2020 Ford F-53 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 36%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Ford F-53, 36% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,125 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 now, why cant they fix it now?”
NHTSA complaint #11416781, filed 2021-05, 1,300 miles“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“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11436427, filed 2021-10“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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11463196, filed 2022-05“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 recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11440946, filed 2021-11Related recalls
- 21V202000Mar 24, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. An inadequate amount…Covers: Ford F-53 2020–2021, F-59 2020–2021
Related service bulletins
- 11025854Nov 26, 2025This article supersedes TSB 25-2322 to update the Service Procedure, Labor Operations and Parts List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an…
- 11022146Aug 20, 2025Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0420 and/or…
- 11020894Jul 18, 2025This article supersedes TSB 25-2200 to update the parts list to add the new camshaft and tappet service kit and add F-650/F-750. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model…
- 11018524May 19, 2025Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. Customers may also report experiencing rough engine…
- 10199927Aug 4, 2021Customer Service Advisory for Ford Recall (21S17) regarding Low Oil Volume Rear Axle
- 10183565Nov 6, 2020Some 2020 F-53 Motorhome Chassis 16,000-22,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight (GVW) vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-53
18 complaintsBrakes
7 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