2021 Ford F-59 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2021 Ford F-59, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford F-59
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
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Critical fasteners (steering)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
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Driveshaft (power train) and suspension: rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear wheel bearing damage and bearing seizure, and rear axle or driveshaft failure.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the rear wheel bearings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Ford F-59 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Pistons rings were worn causing excessive blow by into crankcase. Catalytic converters were damaged and clogged. all of which required an engine replacement.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2026 · Engine
“The chassis is bent on the rear end on both sides of the motorhome”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2025 · Unknown or other
Compare Ford F-59 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-59 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford F-59 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Ford F-59 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford F-59 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Ford F-59 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-59 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-59 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Ford F-59 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Ford F-59 | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 Ford F-59 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 Ford F-59 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 Ford F-59 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Ford F-59 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Ford F-59 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 Ford F-59 | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Ford F-59
How do I know if my 2021 Ford F-59 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2021 Ford F-59; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V202000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
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- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.