Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Transit has 14 recalls, 53 complaints.
14
Recalls
53
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V103000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (unive...
19V439000
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibratio...
19V333000
SEATS
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equippe...
19V205000
SEATS
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Folda...
18V782000
SEATS
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numb...
19V332000
SEATS
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedma...
19V252000
SEATS
Waldoch Crafts, Inc. (Waldoch) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part nu...
19V329000
SEATS
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Fold...
21V631000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been install...
19V247000
SEATS
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES f...
19V313000
SEATS
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline v...
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...
19V238000
SEATS
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shutt...
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
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Ford Transit VAN FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1- THE TURBO HAS FAILED TWICE 2- CURRENTLY The torque converter has failed. The mechanic has claime... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In hot or humid conditions, the 8 inch center display flashes on and off intermittently. This failur... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 09/18/25 As per conversation with Ford Customer Service; while the vehicle falls within the Mfg Date... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that upon taking the v... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear-view camera displayed on rear-view mirror quit working, creating a blind spot behind the vehicl... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-60 MPH,... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2018 Ford Transit 250 experienced a failure of the Input/Turbine Speed Sensor in the 6R80 transmi... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle sudden... |
| Oct 27, 2024 | WHEELS | I finance this car 10/ 25/24. I found some papers inside the car that says the car was 300.0 miles. ... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on a rural highway 55 mph when I heard a pop! I lost control and veered into oncomin... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | ENGINE | Exhaust manifold warped/broken stud causing exhaust leak. |
| Jun 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Randomly down shifts on its own while driving |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicl... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's company owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle... |
| Jul 16, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We was going to a week long camp.The individual in the front passenger seat said to the driver that ... |
| Jun 30, 2023 | ENGINE | The cam phasers started giving us issues at 47,000 miles. At the time, Ford told us this was a norma... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Agilis CrossClimate C-... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The right side passenger door opens when driving. The door will not stay latched even when locked. ... |
| May 17, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | With this vehicle when driving on highway or interstate once you go past about 40 miles the transmis... |