2018 Ford F-53 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-53 years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford F-53. That ranks 6th out of 27 F-53 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 9,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Ford F-53 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 45% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 9% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 9% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | 17 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 781 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | 3,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ford F-53 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
Risk: If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace any suspect front wheel hub studs, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S21.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures (PE20021) — opened Nov 23, 2020, closed Dec 13, 2024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Thor Motor coach Windsport built on a 2018 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated that while she was cleaning the RV, she noticed that the metal screws that maintained the overhead unit of the driving compartment attached to the ceiling were pulling out. However, the brackets…
The contact owns a 2019 Jayco Alante manufactured on a 2015 Ford F53 chassis. The contact stated while driving 28 mph, the front grill detached from the RV inadvertently. The contact took the RV to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the grill to be replaced however, the dealer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f53. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the roof started to leak causing water to get inside of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the inverter unit shorted out and caught on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire…
Transmission failed at 54000 miles due to internal defective part. The vehicle started to jump on shifting from 1 st gear to 2 nd .
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-53 RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BACK-UP CAMERA DETACHED AND BECAME INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLETON CAMPING CENTER (2100 N MCCARTHY RD, APPLETON, WI 54913, [redacted]) TO BE…
Other Ford F-53 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-53 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 F-53 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 F-53 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 F-53 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 F-53 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 F-53 | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 F-53 | 33 | 2 |
| 2019 F-53 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 F-53 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 F-53 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 F-53 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 F-53 | 17 | 1 |
| 2013 F-53 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 F-53 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 F-53 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 F-53 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 F-53 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 F-53 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 F-53 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 F-53 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 F-53 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 F-53 | 15 | 2 |
| 1998 F-53 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-53 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-53 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 F-53 | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford F-53?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, back over prevention problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford F-53?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Ford F-53 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-53 model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.