Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 and F-59 commercial trucks due to potential rear axle failure causing loss of power, parking brake issues, and transmission problems. Owners must have rear wheel bearings inspected and replaced free of charge.
Failure of the rear axle or driveshaft may cause the loss of motive power, failure of the parking brake, and the inability to shift the transmission into "PARK," increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling specific 2020-2021 F-53 and F-59 commercial trucks because worn rear axle lubricant could cause wheel bearing failure, leading to loss of power, parking brake issues, and transmission problems. This increases crash risk if the vehicle is used without repairs.
Insufficient rear axle lubricant can cause wheel bearings to seize, leading to rear axle or driveshaft failure. This may result in loss of power, inability to shift into park, and parking brake failure, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020-2021 Ford F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles are affected. Commercial truck drivers and fleet operators using these models are most at risk.
Check for 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis or F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 12, 2021.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and potential rear wheel bearing replacement.
Dealers will inspect and replace rear wheel bearings if necessary at no cost to the owner.
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S17.
Insufficient rear axle lubricant can cause wheel bearing damage and seizure, leading to potential rear axle or driveshaft failure.
No, but dealers will inspect and replace rear wheel bearings if necessary to prevent failure.
Check if your truck is a 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis or F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis model.
The recall number is 21S17.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V202000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 21V202000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S17. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
