2018 Ford F53 recalls and problems

The 2018 Ford F53 has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Ford F53 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Ford F53 recalls

Recall 18V-470: Wheels

Reported Jul 16, 2018 · 162 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

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.

2018 Ford F53 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Steering	1
Wheels	1
Power Train	1
Suspension	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,376 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 F53 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 7,376 miles · reported Jul 19, 2021

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 did not provide the service at their location. The dealer referred the contact to a body shop for the repair. The RV was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,376.

Structure · at 75,000 miles · reported May 11, 2021

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 extinguisher. The fire or police department was not notified. The contact stated that the floor heating units and would occasionally overheat burning the contacts feet. The contact sustained a sore foot but no medical attention was required. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…

Power Train · reported Nov 17, 2020

Transmission failed at 54000 miles due to internal defective part. The vehicle started to jump on shifting from 1 st gear to 2 nd .

Wheels · at 3,100 miles · reported Apr 2, 2019

Vehicle sold as new to me by giant rv with a 15 year old tire installed on the front driver side. This was a mismatch, off brand "expired" tire that caused a blow out requiring repairs and creating an opportunity of risk. This was not disclosed and the dealer refuses to take ownership of the issue or provider necessary background as to the cause of why this tire was improperly replaced. Concern being that there may have been a non disclosed vehicle event (Accident etc.) that caused damages which were improperly and unsafely repaired without proper disclosure. Concern being that there may be…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford F53 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Ford F53: 18V-470 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ford F53?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,376 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.