2020 FORD F53 Problems & Recalls
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
Loud thumping while turning was the symptom. The front chassis frame crossmember rivets were loose (Other marked above = chassis). The same area that the front leaf springs and steering were connected to the frame. This also cause the sector shaft in the steering box to get loose and have excessiv...
Loud thumping while turning was the symptom. The front chassis frame crossmember rivets were loose (Other marked above = chassis). The same area that the front leaf springs and steering were connected to the frame. This also cause the sector shaft in the steering box to get loose and have excessiv...
Loud thumping while turning was the symptom. The front chassis frame crossmember rivets were loose (Other marked above = chassis). The same area that the front leaf springs and steering were connected to the frame. This also cause the sector shaft in the steering box to get loose and have excessiv...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension), however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount o...
coach battery wiring drain repaired at lazy days 50 miles . Adapter on power steering\power breaks leaking at 300 miles. ford could not get hose and adapter parts. auto zone got parts fixed myself. Left rear sway bar attachment bracket missing one bolt and bushing at7000 miles knippen truck rv repai...
coach battery wiring drain repaired at lazy days 50 miles . Adapter on power steering\power breaks leaking at 300 miles. ford could not get hose and adapter parts. auto zone got parts fixed myself. Left rear sway bar attachment bracket missing one bolt and bushing at7000 miles knippen truck rv repai...
coach battery wiring drain repaired at lazy days 50 miles . Adapter on power steering\power breaks leaking at 300 miles. ford could not get hose and adapter parts. auto zone got parts fixed myself. Left rear sway bar attachment bracket missing one bolt and bushing at7000 miles knippen truck rv repai...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated ...
Mileage: 10,000
had to replace left rear sway bar bushing broken bolt 7000miles. replaced right rear bushing and bolts 13000 miles parts discarded. had to replace all 4 shocks 13500 miles causing bad handling stock ford shocks lost rebound repairs found at oil change at kinnpin dogde in town as it is hard to find...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl...
The abs light, and the traction control light stays on. When illuminated there is no hill start assist available, no abs braking, no traction control, nor cruise control.
The abs light, and the traction control light stays on. When illuminated there is no hill start assist available, no abs braking, no traction control, nor cruise control.
The abs light, and the traction control light stays on. When illuminated there is no hill start assist available, no abs braking, no traction control, nor cruise control.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal...
2020 FORD F53. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR AXLE SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO DEALERS WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE WILLING TO PERFORM THE SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall...
The contact owns a 2020 FORD MOTORHOME CHASSIS(F53). The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the battery warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was informed by the dealer that the warning light would correct itself within 10-15 miles; the warning light remai...
Mileage: 950
The contact owns a 2020 FORD MOTORHOME CHASSIS(F53). The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the battery warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was informed by the dealer that the warning light would correct itself within 10-15 miles; the warning light remai...
Mileage: 950
The contact owns a 2020 FORD MOTORHOME CHASSIS(F53). The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the battery warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was informed by the dealer that the warning light would correct itself within 10-15 miles; the warning light remai...
Mileage: 950
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F53. The contact stated that upon release of the parking brake, an alarm was sounded indicating that the parking brake was not fully released. The contact initially took the vehicle to the independent mechanic where the vehicle was purchased and remained in their possess...
Mileage: 748
FORD STATES THERE IS A RECALL FOR INCORRECT FLUID FILL IN REAR AXLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEARINGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY. YET FORD WONT FIX IT UNTIL THEY SEND OUT LETTERS SCHEDULED FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2021. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO TILL THEN? IF ITS KNOWN...
Mileage: 1,300
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V202000 (SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED LA MESA RV CENTER (9650 KELLY TRACTOR DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33905) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED T...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V202000 (SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED LA MESA RV CENTER (9650 KELLY TRACTOR DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33905) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED T...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN BUILT ON A 2020 FORD F53 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LATCH WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CAMPING WORLD OF HANOVER (2100 BALTIMORE PIKE, HANOVER, PA 17331, (888) 899-0663) WHO SUGGESTED THA...
Mileage: 1,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THE AWHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GRIECO FORD OF FORT LAUDERDALE (1333 N. FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304; (844) 6...
Mileage: 14,045
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THE AWHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GRIECO FORD OF FORT LAUDERDALE (1333 N. FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304; (844) 6...
Mileage: 14,045
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD F53. THE CONTACT STATED THE AWHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GRIECO FORD OF FORT LAUDERDALE (1333 N. FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304; (844) 6...
Mileage: 14,045