2018 Ford Transit Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Ford Transit, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,800 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear brakes and tires for two of our 2018 Ford Transit vehicles are needing to be replaced with less than 10,000 miles on the vehicles. We also seen this occur with one of our 2016 Ford Transit -- rear brakes have been replaced twice within 32,000”
NHTSA complaint #11207448, filed 2019-05, 9,600 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal squeaking sound would be emitted from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that the sound went away upon the depression of the brake pedal. Since owning the vehicle, the contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, each time, the contact was informed that both the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the clips needed to keep the brake pads in place fractured approximately 20-50 miles after being replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11593003, filed 2024-06, 160,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V631000Aug 11, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2020
Related service bulletins
- 10156872Feb 4, 2019Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may exhibit a front wheel bearing type noise or DTCs C0031 and/or C0034 in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. If the vehicle exhibits a…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 7 | 18% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Transit
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Transit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology