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2018 Ford F-53Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2018 Ford F-53, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-470 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 87%Owner complaints112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Ford F-53 has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure51
Electrical system21
Power train10
Seat belts10
Steering10
Suspension10
Back over prevention10
Wheels10
Parking brake10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 Ford F-53 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

87%repaired · 2019 Q4

Wheels

Recall 18V-470 · Jul 16, 2018 · 162 vehicles · 141 repaired

Risk. If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other F-53 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-53 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 Ford F-53, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch FailuresPE20021 · closed Dec 13, 2024
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-53 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11491692 · Oct 31, 2022 · 9,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11425508 · Jul 19, 2021 · 7,376 miles
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…
Complaint 11416140 · May 11, 2021 · 75,000 miles

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