01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Ford F-59 recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V925000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- December 14, 2022
- Potential units
- 11,074campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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 recall is 22S76.
Owner notification: April 14, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
NHTSA 22V145000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- March 11, 2022
- Potential units
- 72campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: April 1, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
NHTSA 21V202000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
- Report received
- March 24, 2021
- Potential units
- 16,128campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH