2020 Ford F53 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Ford F53 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Manufacturer Recall Number21S17 NHTSA Recall Number21V202 AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF REAR AXLE LUBRICANT. In February 2026 Ford Dealer stated that parts for this recall are on a nationwide backorder. The Ford Dealer was Ken Grody Ford Commercial Truck Center, located in Fullerton, CA. This recall was…”
filed Mar 7, 2026
“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…”
filed May 3, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear wheel bearing damage and…Campaign 21V202000 · Mar 24, 2021
Related service bulletins
Some 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 P0430 stored in the powertrain control…
TSB 25-2382 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 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 performance, engine misfire, or a malfunction…
TSB 25-2200 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 19, 2025
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford F53
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.