2020 Ford F53 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
36 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford F53. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 36
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number LC3Z-6006-L to LC3Z-6781-A, remove the flex plate bolts AL3Z-6379-BA from the parts list as …TSB 26-2256 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 19, 2026
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- This 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 upper …TSB 25-2572 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 26, 2025
- 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 P0…TSB 25-2382 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 20, 2025
- This 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 statement …TSB 25-2322 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 18, 2025
- Some 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 performan…TSB 25-2200 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 19, 2025
- 2020-2025 F53 Motorhome vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 20,500-26,000 lbs. are equipped with front jounce bumpers that are designed to make constant contact w…SSM 53453 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Mar 1, 2025
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- Customer Satisfaction Program 22N15 Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport, Escape, Corsair, E-Series, F-650/F-750, F-53 Motorhome Chassis, F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehi…22N15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2024
- Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport, Escape, Corsair, E-Series, F-650/F-750, F-53 Motorhome Chassis, F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with Smart Data Link C…22N15 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 19, 2024
- Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport, Escape, Corsair, E-Series, F-650/F-750, F-53 Motorhome Chassis, F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with Smart Data Link C…22N15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 12, 2023
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. T…SAN-Vol1 I1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2023
- Some 2020-2022 F-53 Motorhome chassis vehicles may require a jounce bumper replacement. A new part has been released for service. To service, use part # LU9Z-3020-B tightened to 47…SSM 51577 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 25, 2023
- Some customers with 2020-2023 F-53 Motorhome and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than 20,500 lbs. may exhibit longer than e…SSM 51550 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 13, 2023
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to ord…SSM 51536 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2023
- Some 2020-2021 F53/F59 Stripped Chassis vehicles may experience an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0037 and/or C003A.…SSM 51447 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 15, 2023
- Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no cr…SSM 51254 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 14, 2022
- Some 2014-2021 F53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis may exhibit a pinion seal leak. A new part number is available to to resolve this concern, MU9Z-4676-A. For claiming, …SSM 51234 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 6, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 F53 Motorhome built on or before 06-Oct-2022 and 2021-2022 E-Series vehicles built on or before 09-Mar-2021 may exhibit a Service AdvanceTrac and Pre-Collision Assis…SSM 51210 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 17, 2022
- Some 2020-2021 F53/F59 Stripped Chassis vehicles may experience an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0037. If normal di…SSM 51209 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Nov 16, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 F53 Motorhome built on or before 06-Oct-2022 and 2021-2022 E-Series vehicles built on or before 09-Mar-2021 may exhibit a Service AdvanceTrac and Pre-Collision Assis…SSM 51111 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Sep 30, 2022
- Some 2021-2022 F-650/750, 2020-2022 Motorhome/Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2022 with very low miles may experience parking brake drag. This condit…SSM 51050 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Aug 24, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassà  à  à  à ®/LincolnWayà  à  à  à ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. T…SSM 50975 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault…SSM 50974 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 29, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 F-53 Motorhome vehicles may exhibit a Service Advance Trac and Pre-Collision Assist Not Available message in the cluster with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0051 sto…SSM 50767 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 10, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C…SSM 50514 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 18, 2022
- Some 2021-2022 F-650/750, 2020-2022 Motorhome/Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles built on or before 20-Sep-2021 with very low miles may experience parking brake drag. This condit…SSM 50218 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 21, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0037 and/or…SSM 50000 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Aug 4, 2021
- Customer Service Advisory for Ford Recall (21S17) regarding Low Oil Volume Rear AxleCSA-001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 4, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles built on or before 15-Mar-2021 and equipped with adaptive cruise control may exhibit a Front Camera Fault message, Adaptive…TSB 21-2193 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Jun 29, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 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)…SSM 49834 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 28, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Chassis vehicles requiring service to the rear stabilizer bar may have a detached weld nut on the rear axle housing. Service this missing nut with par…SSM 49694 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 26, 2021
- Some 2020 F-53 Motorhome Chassis vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with a misfire or lack of power with diagnostic tr…TSB 20-2370 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 2020
- Some 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) C003…SSM 49315 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 6, 2020
- 2020 Transit, F-Super Duty, F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial, 2021 F-650/F-750/E-series incomplete, chassis Cab, cutaway and stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a lane keeping or…SSM 48915 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Jun 22, 2020