The 2021 Ford F-59 has 3 recalls, all rated at the same severity level, with the most serious being a steering shaft bolt that may not be properly tightened and can allow the steering shaft to separate from the gearbox, causing a complete loss of steering control.
The fuel system also carries a significant risk: paint along the fuel tank's weld seam can peel away, leaving bare metal exposed to corrosion that eventually opens a leak. Fuel escaping near any ignition source raises the risk of fire. On the drivetrain side, the rear axle may have been filled with an insufficient amount of lubricant, which causes the rear wheel bearings to wear and seize. If the rear axle or driveshaft fails as a result, the vehicle can lose all drive power, the parking brake may stop functioning, and the transmission may no longer shift into park, making it difficult to secure the vehicle from rolling.
At a glance
What can fail
Paint along the fuel tank weld seam can peel off, exposing metal underneath. The exposed metal can corrode and develop a fuel leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your fuel tank and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may not be properly tightened, potentially causing the shaft to separate from the gear box.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle may not have enough lubricant, which can damage the rear wheel bearings, cause them to seize, and lead to rear axle or driveshaft failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and replace them if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
