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2018 Ford Transit: recalls and problems

18 recalls and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

18recalls
79complaints
1crashes reported
1fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other15 · 19%
  • Power Train15 · 19%
  • Engine15 · 19%
  • Electrical System10 · 13%
  • Structure9 · 11%
  • Service Brakes6 · 8%
  • Steering6 · 8%
  • Wheels5 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System4 · 5%

What owners report

Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 ford transit. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle's differential of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with differential failure. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Steering,Suspension,Unknown Or Other

I took my vehicle on for am oil change and the mechanic brought to my attention that the front subframe of the vehicle had serious rot and rust. this lower subframe ties the front control arms together and other structural components, which is concerning with how fast this component has degraded. when researching this online, this appears to be a common issue on 2015 and later transit vans, to the point that an inv

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes

Component affected: service brakes / abs module / hydraulic braking system description of safety defect: there is an active, intermittent, catastrophic failure in the front braking system/abs module causing the front brakes to completely lock up mid-transit while operating at high speeds (60+ mph). first incident (april 24, 2026): during operation on a busy interstate at over 60 mph, the front braking system experie

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2018 ford transit. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of the purchase the mileage was 64,000 and at the time when the fraud was discovered the mileage was 364,00.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Ford Transit VAN FWDNot rated★★★★★Not ratedNot rated

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering TRANSIT CONNECT, TRANSIT, TRANSIT HIGH ROOF(8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT LOW ROOF(8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF(8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.