2018 Ford F-53
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
3 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-07
Seat belts
1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-24
Parking brake
1 of 6 total reports mentions: parking brake.
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Tl* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-10
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Back over prevention
1 of 6 total reports mentions: back over prevention.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2020-11-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-12-13 Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Ford F-53 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2018 Ford F-53 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford F-53?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-53 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.