Ford Motor Home Problems by Year
Ford Motor Home years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Motor Home year: 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Motor Home: 26 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Motor Home: 26 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Motor Home: 13 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Motor Home: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 Motor Home: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Motor Home: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Motor Home problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 37 | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Motor Home model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Motor Home | 6 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2002 Motor Home | 10 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 Motor Home | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2000 Motor Home | 26 | 0 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Motor Home | 26 | 0 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Motor Home | 7 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1997 Motor Home | 13 | 0 | — | Tires | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Motor Home | 11 | 0 | — | Tires | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1995 Motor Home | 7 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Motor Home years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (26), 2000 (26) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Motor Home year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Motor Home?
Vehicle Speed Control, with 41 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Motor Home have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.