2018 Ford F53 Problems & Complaints

Average36% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F53 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2018 Ford F53 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the F53 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (2 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

5complaints
1recalls
0crashes
1fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 Ford F53 problems

  • Body & structure~75,000 miles
    240%
  • Steering~1,000 miles
    120%
  • Wheels & tires~3,000 miles
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    120%
  • Suspension
    120%
  • Electrical system~75,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F53 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford F53. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F53 years: 2018, 2021. Years to avoid: 2020. Compare all years →

2018 Ford F53 recalls (1)

Wheels

NHTSA recall 18V-470 · Jul 16, 2018 · 162 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Ford F53 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 F53 rates average: 36% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F53 at the same age. It is one of the best F53 years by this measure. 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 F53?

The body & structure — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the steering (1) and wheels & tires (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F53 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2018 Ford F53, the most recent from July 16, 2018 (wheels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford F53?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020. See the full Ford F53 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2018 Ford F53 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 7,000 miles; 75% 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.