Ford MOTOR HOME problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
112 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
25,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 33 of 112 complaints (29.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 3.6% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 23 |
| Tires | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 33; Tires:Tread/Belt: 23; Tires: 14; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 5; Tires:Sidewall: 4; Electrical System:Wiring: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 77 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2000: 14; 2001: 11; 2002: 17; 2003: 9; 2004: 5; 2005: 5; 2007: 20; 2008: 24; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 891572 · 2001-06-28 (June 28, 2001)
WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A STANDSTILL OR IS JUST BEING STARTED, WITHIN A 500FEET/50 MILE RADIUS ENGINE CUTS OFF AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS, THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ARE LOST. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 891572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212977 · 2007-12-27 (December 27, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED IN OCTOBER OF 2007 UNDER RECALL 05S28. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE PART MAY BE AVAILABLE IN MID JANUARY OR MARCH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT AN ALTERNATE PART COULD BE USED TO REPLACE THE SWITCH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART COMES IN TWO PARTS AND THE HARNESS IS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THIS HAS PASSED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR AND THE REAR BRAKES ARE LOOSING FLUID AND THE FRONT BREAKS ARE LEAKING. THE CUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 360,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212977 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 763418 · 2002-06-24 (June 24, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING, THE ROAD WAS EXTREMELY ROUGH. VEHICLE HIT A BIG BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH AND THE MOTORHOME BEGAN TO SHIMMY, SHAKE AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. CONSUMER STOPPED AND CHECKED THINGS OUT AND COULD SEE NO DAMAGE. CONTINUED ON AND IN LESS THAN A MILE - A REPEAT OF THE SAME SITUATION. HAD THE FRONT END CHECKED OUT TO ENSURE NOTHING WAS LOOSE AND ALSO HAD AN ALIGNMENT. THE ALIGNMENT PLACE ADDED CASTERS UNDER THE SPRINGS. CONTINUED ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,500 TO 4,000 MILES WITHOUT A RECURRENCE. THEN ON JUNE 14, 2002 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 763418 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10224012 · 2008-04-08 (April 8, 2008)
1996 FORD ECONOLINE MOTORHOME WITH A RECALL FOR FUSED JUMPER CABLE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HIM THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE REQUESTED REPAIR PART AND TO CALL BACK. HE STATES THAT THE RECALL STATES THAT THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. *KB THE RECALL STATED AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLES AND IF THE PROPER FUSED JUMPER CABLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE, A NEW MATING ELECTRICAL SWITCH WOULD BE ITS REPLACEMENT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10224012 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217025 · 2008-02-05 (February 5, 2008)
WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OUR 1997 FORD RV FOR A WIRING HARNESS IN SEPT. 2007. WE CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE "ON BACK ORDER." WE HAVE STILL NOT RECEIVED REPAIRS. FIVE (5) MONTHS IS AMPLE TIME TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IN THE MEANTIME WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE CRUISE ON AN RV. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 551942 · 2000-04-19 (April 19, 2000)
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THIS IS CAUSED BY WATER ENTERING THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND DEPENDING ON THE GRILLE OPENING/PLACEMENT ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE AIR FILTER. CONSUMERS AWAITING A REVISED AIR INLET SHROUD. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551942 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137440 · 2005-09-23 (September 23, 2005)
DT: THE CALLER SAID THAT WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK ON CAMPER THE GASOLINE VENT HOSE WAS CRACKED AND GAS SPILLED OUT ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. THE CALLER REPLACED THE HOSE HIMSELF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS THE PROBLEM WITH FORD AND FORD SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM. NO ONE OFFERED ANY HELP FOR FREE. CALLER JUST WANTED TO LET NHTSA KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE CALLER'S OPINION WAS THAT THE HOSE WAS NOT APPROVED FOR GASOLINE. HE REPLACED IT WITH ONE THAT WAS APPROVED FOR GAS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10137440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10861408 · 2016-04-25 (April 25, 2016)
THIS MOTORHOME ONLY HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS HAD 4 FUEL PUMPS ON IT AND IS GETTING READY TO HAVE THE 5TH ONE. THEY HAVE ALL BEEN ORIGINAL FORD PARTS COSTING $450 EACH. IT IS A FAULTY DESIGN AND FORD KNOWS IT! THIS IS A 36 FT CHASSIS AND THE STYLE OF TUBING AND PUMP CANNOT KEEP UP, THEY KEEP BURNING UP. FORD CHANGED THE STYLE OF FUEL PUMP THAT REQUIRES A JUMPER HARNESS KIT TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING BUT DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL ON ANY OF THESE. NOW THAT I AM AGAIN HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS FUEL PUMP I FEEL IT IS ONLY FAIR THAT FORD FIX THI…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10861408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045169 · 2003-10-31 (October 31, 2003)
TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER HAVING PROBLEMS, AND FORD KNOWING OF THIS , WHY NO RECALL ON THIS V.10 TRANSMISSION. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045169 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
1988: 0; 1991: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0; 2003: 0