Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect has 6 recalls, 21 complaints.
6
Recalls
21
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V376000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter c...
19V229000
SEATS
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped wit...
22V413000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge veh...
24V294000
VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehi...
25V442000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 R...
25V572000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | One tire locks up gradually and then completely preventing the vehicle from being driven and causing... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Driving at higher speeds when going to brake, the vehicle drops gears and slows agressively. It star... |
| Sep 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS brakes are locked up and only release after a few seconds. I have replaced the driver front cali... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The transmission is having a shuddering issue, and looking online there on tons and tons of people h... |
| Jul 27, 2023 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact's company owns a 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while an employee wa... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS light comes on as well as loss of traction control and hill assist. Steering is more difficult, ... |
| May 22, 2023 | SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | hello - this is not a safety issue with my car. for the moment. inputting the VIN it states that th... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | STEERING | Power steering failed without warning. Rack and pinion had to be replaced. You now have 5 complaint... |
| Jun 6, 2022 | STEERING | Steering system failed while driving put driver at risk of crash. The problem still exists. It app... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | STEERING | Power steering failed without warning while vehicle was being driven at highway speeds. Vehicle req... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | STEERING | Unexpected power steering failure while driving. Driver and surrounding vehicles at risk Ford Deale... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle is less than 5 years old, 10 months out of warranty. The LOCKS stopped working. They mad... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | I had been driving my car for a few minutes when I heard a loud pop and my rear window glass shatter... |
| Jun 15, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Torque Converter failed. Confirmed by dealer service department. No warning indicators. Dealer rep... |
| May 12, 2021 | STEERING | Power steering failure while driving Driver safety at risk as well as surrounding vehicles yes yes n... |
| Dec 3, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT LOW BEAM BULB BURNS OUT CONTINUOUSLY |
| Feb 6, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LOUD NOISE W/VIBRATION AND FOUL ODOR COMING FROM HEATER BLOWER. DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED A RODENT'S NE... |
| Jan 25, 2019 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | HAVE TAKEN OUR VEHICLE TO FORD AT LEAST 12 TIMES AND HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, THEY HAVE SAID NOTH... |