Most common 2018 Ford F-53 problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-53 complaints by model year
Best F-53 years: 2022. Years to avoid: 2014, 2020, 2016. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2018 Ford F-53:
Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
On November 23, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20021 to investigate allegations of inoperative Trimark THP 060-1650 door lock/latches originally equipped on model years (MY) 2015-2017 Class A and Class C motorhomes.ODI received forty-six Vehicle Owner's Questionnaires (VOQs) describing consumers being locked in or out of their vehicles.The door latch, containing a die-cast zinc plunger, was…
What 2018 Ford F-53 owners say
Body & structure
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 into position. The RV was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Ford F-53 a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 F-53 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the F-53 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ford F-53?
The body & structure — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the brakes (1) and seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-53 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Ford F-53. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-53?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2020 and 2016. See the full Ford F-53 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2018 Ford F-53 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 4,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.