Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

3 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: U-bolts on rear axle passenger curbside that holds suspension leaf spring to axle: One broke completely off and separated into two pieces dropping partial u-bolt to the ground, second u-bolt twisted…
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U-bolts on rear axle passenger curbside that holds suspension leaf spring to axle: One broke completely off and separated into two pieces dropping partial u-bolt to the ground, second u-bolt twisted. These u-bolts hold the axle under the suspension leaf spring. I have parts. Fortunately the motorhome was parked in a campsite. If we had been traveling on the highway, this broken part could have ended up in another vehicle windshield. If the second twisted u-bolt would also have failed while traveling, the axle may have come loose and possibly caused the motorhome to flip. The repair was completed at an authorized Ford repair facility. Dealership would not submit for warranty due to light surface rust. This is a Ford F53 chassis, built 12/14/2020 with 6,234 miles. Ford has 2 rear suspension recalls on this chassis that have been repaired. 04/05/2023U-bolt broke without any warning of problem.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11551934 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2021 Thor Freedom Traveler. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH, the shade above the windshield fell without warning, nearly hitting the contact's husband…
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The contact owns a 2021 Thor Freedom Traveler. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH, the shade above the windshield fell without warning, nearly hitting the contact's husband. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the shade was only being held by a single nail. The contact called the dealer and initially received no response. The dealer then called back and requested to inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. Thor manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that she would receive a call back from the case manager. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11450832 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
1

Most reports here involve fluid leaks.

fluid leaks 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler built on a 2020 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the leveling system warning light illuminated. Smoke then…
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The contact owns a 2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler built on a 2020 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the leveling system warning light illuminated. Smoke then filled the cabin of the RV due to the hydraulic line rubbing against the exhaust system. Additionally, hydraulic fluid was leaking from the RV. The contact pulled over and exited the RV. The contact waited until the smoke had cleared and the hydraulic fluid had drained, then drove to the residence. The RV was then towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the hydraulic line needed to be replaced and rerouted. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11521501 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 3 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2022 and 2023, roughly 2 a year, which is about the same as the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.