MYRModel Year Report

2018 Ford Transit

▲ Better than typical
2018 Ford Transit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:11.117Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
57
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 192 complaints 2015 2016: 155 complaints 2017: 98 complaints 2018: 57 complaints 2018 57 2019: 37 complaints 2020: 84 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 39 complaints 2023: 60 complaints 2023 2024: 28 complaints 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 192 complaints 2015 2016: 155 complaints 2016 2017: 98 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2018 57 2019: 37 complaints 2019 2020: 84 complaints 2020 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 39 complaints 2022 2023: 60 complaints 2023 2024: 28 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 192 complaints 2015 2016: 155 complaints 2016 2017: 98 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2018 57 2019: 37 complaints 2019 2020: 84 complaints 2020 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 39 complaints 2022 2023: 60 complaints 2023 2024: 28 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027

2018: 57 complaints

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YearComplaints
20011
20143
2015192
2016155
201798
201857
201937
202084
202124
202239
202360
202428
20254
20265
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

25% · 14 reports
INJURY
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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal whistling sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-15

Power train

19% · 11 reports

Electrical system

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and wiring.

FIRE
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The rearview camera is not working. On a vehicle of this size, a functioning rearview camera is especially important for helping to prevent backing incidents.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-08

Structure

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

INJURY
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When the van is stationary and running for 10-15 minutes, half of the cargo floor (Behind the passenger and driver seats) reaches a temperature of 125-130 degrees. A temp gun was used to demonstrate this safety hazard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-29

Wheels

7% · 4 reports
INJURY

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-11-16Seats19V332000 Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats.

    Remedy: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018.

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    2018-11-26Seats18V782000 National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.

    Remedy: National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.

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    2019-03-21Seats19V205000 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 Foldaway Seat back cushions.

    Remedy: Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

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    2019-03-25Seats19V238000 Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats.

    Remedy: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

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    2019-04-15Power train19V103000 XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

    Remedy: XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

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    2019-05-27Seats19V333000 New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats.

    Remedy: New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

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    2019-06-06Seats19V247000 Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076.

    Remedy: Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.

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    2019-07-11Structure19V439000 LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

    Remedy: LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.

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    2019-12-19Seats19V229000 TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats.

    Remedy: TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019.

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    2020-05-19Seats19V313000 Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467,...

    Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

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    2020-09-25Seats19V252000 Waldoch Crafts, Inc. (Waldoch) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part number 43705.

    Remedy: Waldoch will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2020. Owners may contact Waldoch customer service at 1-651-464-3215.

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    2022-03-14Parking brake21V631000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021.

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    2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.

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    Date not on fileSeats19V329000 Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.

    Remedy: Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Ford Transit — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V329000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V332000 · Seats
  • Recall 18V782000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V205000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V238000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V103000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V333000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V247000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V439000 · Structure
  • Recall 19V229000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V313000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V252000 · Seats
  • Recall 21V631000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
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FAQ

Is the 2018 Ford Transit reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Ford Transit is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Transit?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Transit have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.