There are no safety recalls for the 2018 Ford F-53, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2018 Ford F-53 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Structure | 3 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,500 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2018 Ford F-53 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 9,000 miles · reported Oct 31, 2022
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 installed on each side of the overhead unit prevented it from falling. An independent RV mechanic diagnosed that the failure was due to metal screws being installed on the wooden surface. The independent mechanic informed the contact that brackets needed to be installed to maintain the overhead unit…
Structure · at 12,424 miles · reported Jun 3, 2020
Main door hatch plunger broke on trimark 72130 door hatch /dead bolt , locking us out. If we had been inside we would have been trapped inside. The vehicle was parked at the time. Had to find a ladder a climb thru window and after a couple hours were able to take apart to get unlatch and found broken plunger/hatch.
Seat Belts · at 17 miles · reported Jun 24, 2019
The front passenger shoulder harness in my rv is mounted so high that the belt goes across my wife's throat instead of her chest. Why is there no safety standard which requires a shoulder harness mount to be adjustable vertically to keep short people safe?
Structure · at 3,500 miles · reported Jun 7, 2018
While driving on the fwy the bunk doors on my motorhome failed where the door screws into the hinge braket causing the 45lbs door to fall off. On a seperate occasion on the other door, the weld in the bracket failed and the other door fell off. These doors are in a strait line with the driver and passenger seats and in the event of a panic stop or traffic collision could cause great bodily harm or death. The manufacure of the vehicle did not engineer the brackets and mounting devices properly and have created a potential hazard in all similarly equiped vehicles.
Parking Brake · at 3,000 miles · reported Apr 10, 2018
The contact owns a 2018 ford f-53. When the emergency brake was released, the emergency brake chime continued to be audible and could not be deactivated. The emergency brake warning indicator also illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brake assembly was replaced twice prior to this failure. The dealer was not contacted for the emergency brake chime failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that the contact call the dealer that serviced the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford F-53 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 Ford F-53 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ford F-53?
Owners report structure problems most often (3 reports), followed by parking brake (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,500 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.