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2020 Ford F-59 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2020 Ford F-59 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other F-59 years?

F-59 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted8 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 7 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 2 complaints
F-59 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Ford F-59 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension563%
Transmission338%

Does the 2020 Ford F-59 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V145000SteeringMarch 11, 2022 · 72 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 number for this recall is 22S13.

21V202000TransmissionMarch 24, 2021 · 16,128 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S17.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owned a 2021 Thor Hurricane built on a 2020 Ford F-59 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because she no longer own the RV. The local dealer and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 27, 2022

“The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Precept built on a 2020 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated that upon purchasing the RV, the RV remained at the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train). The RV dealer then towed the RV to a Ford dealer where the recall…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 19, 2022

2020 Ford F-59 — common questions

Is the 2020 Ford F-59 reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Ford F-59 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 Ford F-59. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.