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2020 Ford F-53 problems

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ford F-53. Suspension is the most reported problem area, at 30% of complaints. Next are drivetrain & axles (20%) and brakes (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
61 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Suspension 30% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 3
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0
Typical mileage
11,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Suspension 30%
  • Drivetrain & axles 20%
  • Brakes 11%
  • Electrical system 7%
  • Body & structure 7%
  • Cruise control 3%
  • Engine 3%
  • Steering 3%
  • Wheels 3%
  • Exhaust system 2%

When problems show up

Complaints by mileage, 2020 Ford F-53 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 11,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 12 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 0 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 11,000 miles
Based on 15 complaints that include mileage. 100% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles12
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles0
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 15 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 11,000 miles.

Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a fire.

It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-53. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the rear tires blowout and caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact stated that the bed of the vehicle was swaying back and forth while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the slide-outs unexpectedly extend while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where it was determined that the slide-outs had failed and that rear tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.

Reported at 23,000 miles, January 2023 Fire

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 possession for nine days. Upon return of the vehicle, the failure was not repaired and the contact was informed that the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.

Reported at 748 miles, April 2021

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 remained illuminated. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the manufacturer had the vehicle towed to a dealer.

Reported at 950 miles, May 2021

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