Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Ford F-53. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Ford's number for this recall is 18S21.
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Owner complaints (11)
11 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 45.5% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 18.2% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 9.1% |
| Parking brake | 1 | 9.1% |
| Power train | 1 | 9.1% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 9.1% |
| Steering | 1 | 9.1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 9.1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 9.1% |
How 2018 compares with other F-53 years
Best and worst F-53 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 32 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2018 Ford F-53 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-53 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 18V470000 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Ford F-53 problems?
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (5), Electrical system (2), Back over prevention (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2018 F-53 compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Ford F-53 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 2020 the most (32). The 2018 drew 11. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.