Ford F-59 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 15 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 13.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
Suspension: 6; Engine: 5; Power Train: 3; Electrical System: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11485291 · 2022-09-19 (September 19, 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 repair was being completed. The contact followed up with the RV dealer and was informed that the Ford dealer had damaged a brake part in the process of completing the recall repair and was awaiting the arrival of the replacement part. The contact state…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11485291 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11610258 · 2024-08-22 (August 22, 2024)
Was driving down the road, and has turned the ABS off, and TCS, along with the front cillision, lane keep, and cruise control off. There is 3 trucks in the fleet that have done the same thing before 10K miles.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11610258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10860582 · 2016-04-20 (April 20, 2016)
WATER INTRUSION IN MAIN WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR ON FIREWALL CAUSING CORROSION OF THE CONNECTOR AND MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POTENTIALLY CAUSING ENGINE STALL OUT ON HIGHWAYS AND RISK OF CRASH OR FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHORTENING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10860582 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11644489 · 2025-02-24 (February 24, 2025)
Vehicle has had electrical issues since purchased new. Ford service center could not fix after several attempts. Customer service/ warranty was unhelpful. All issues surfaced prior to 60k miles. Has had about 6 battery replacements in less than a year. Now at 68k miles vehicle has been at shop for weeks and being told a new engine is needed. Ford shop services commercial vehicles but won’t replace engine. Vehicle has to be transported to another ford shop for repair. One of the engine issues identified was lifters. From other FedEx contract…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11644489 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 0; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 3; 2022: 4; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 3; 2026: 2