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2018 Ford F53 recalls and problems

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford F53.

1
recalls
11
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Ford F53 recalls

Wheels

NHTSA campaign 18V470000 · reported July 16, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 162 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 31, 2022 · Structure · 9,000 miles

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…

Jul 19, 2021 · Structure · 7,376 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 did not provide the…

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

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 EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE…

Nov 17, 2020 · Power train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 54000 MILES DUE TO INTERNAL DEFECTIVE PART. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JUMP ON SHIFTING FROM 1 ST GEAR TO 2 ND .

Jul 27, 2020 · Back over prevention · 3,000 miles

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, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE…

F53 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2015 0700
2016 11500
2017 1600
2018 11101
2019 0600
2020 23301
2021 21300

All Ford F53 years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Ford F53 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Ford F53, the most recent reported on July 16, 2018 (Wheels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford F53?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2018 Ford F53 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 31, 2022.