Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis.
The 2021 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis represents Ford's dedicated commercial platform designed for upfitters requiring a complete drivetrain beneath an unfinished shell, serving as the foundation for specialty vehicles such as ambulances, delivery trucks, and other vocational applications. This model year is part of a long-running commercial chassis program that Ford has refined across multiple generations to meet the durability demands of fleet operations. With only 4 total owner complaints on record and engine-related issues cited as the primary concern, the 2021 model demonstrates notably low owner-reported problems relative to the vehicle's commercial service life, suggesting reliable baseline performance for its intended vocational use. The three recalls issued for this model year indicate that Ford addressed specific safety or compliance matters through official manufacturer campaigns, which is standard practice for commercial vehicles of this type and underscores the importance of verifying recall completion during vehicle commissioning and ongoing fleet maintenance.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (37 Performance Pack) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.20 sec | 14.00 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.20 sec | 13.90 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Lariat FX4 EcoBoost SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 400 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh | 5.30 sec | 13.80 sec | 430 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (Sport) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh | 5.30 sec | 13.80 sec | 430 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Tremor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 400 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 XLT EcoBoost SuperCrew (Chrome) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 400 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (Sport) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh | 5.40 sec | 13.90 sec | 430 hp | 4x4 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2021 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis dominate in one area — the engine, 2 of 4 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2256 | 2026-06-19 | Unknown Or Other | This article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number… |
| SSM 54363 | 2025-11-10 | Power Train | Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial… |
| SSM 54338 | 2025-10-29 | Power Train | Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super… |
| 22N15 | 2024-04-01 | Equipment | Customer Satisfaction Program 22N15 Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport, Escape… |
| 22N15 | 2024-01-19 | Unknown Or Other | Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport, Escape, Corsair, E-Series, F-650/F-750, F-53… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.