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2020 Ford F-53 Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
21%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
748miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Ford F-53, 21% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 748 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The ABS and traction control warning light on the dash is in. When this happens the Hill assist is inoperable and the cruise control does not work I think it is a safety issue for these systems not to work. I have had my vehicle at the Ford dealership 2 times and the issue has not been repaired. The dealership said to drive it.”

NHTSA complaint #11449191, filed 2022-01

“The following warning messages appeared at once and the cruise control was canceled causing Motorhome to slow suddenly on Turnpike. Hill assist inactive ABS inactive Traction control inactive This happened 3 times in a 2 hour drive on 11/15/2021. It has happened before but eventually goes away. It now happens more frequently.”

NHTSA complaint #11440619, filed 2021-11

“In ordinary driving conditions when a crosswind is present, the Electronic Stability Control warning light comes on, disabling the vehicle’s traction control, cruise control and hill start assist, and possibly affecting the vehicle’s Anti-Lock Braking system. The warning light goes off after the engine is stopped and restarted. This condition has surfaced multiple times since I took ownership of this vehicle in April 2021. …”

NHTSA complaint #11484621, filed 2022-09

“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. The contact also discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). …”

NHTSA complaint #11418582, filed 2021-05, 748 miles

“While driving the cruise control shut off, all dash lights came on - ABS brakes, traction control, etc. We stopped at the next service center and called tech support. Tech support felt it was a bad sensor which would correct itself after engine shut off for a little while. The motorhome would be safe to get to a repair center. Shutting the engine off did not correct the issue - the lights continued to come on. The repair center found the wiring harness was loose at L/F rear of engine and was resting on the exhaust manifold flange. …”

NHTSA complaint #11587428, filed 2024-05

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021323%
2020721%
201819%
2017117%
2016213%
2013338%
2011114%
199917%
1995117%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-53

Suspension
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford F-53

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology