2018 Ford Transit Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 21%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Ford Transit, 21% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,750 miles.
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.
“Check engine light turned on and ended up being malfunctioning catylytic converter. Ford Transit ecoboost 3.5 350xlt 21000 miles approx. Not sure why or how but Ford dealership replacing parts.”
NHTSA complaint #11232547, filed 2019-07, 21,000 miles“Regarding 2018 Ford Transit xlt 15 passenger with ecoboost engine. The factory installed air conditioning system does not have the capacity to cool down the van's cabin, in southern states like south florida, where the ambient temperature reaches 85+ degrees fahrenheit during a sunny day through most of the year, the vehicle's A/C system simply fails to properly cool down the cabin. Several cases have been opened with Ford motor company, and the service department at the Ford dealerships fail to even acknowledge the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11253257, filed 2019-09, 24,500 miles“The right side passenger door opens when driving. The door will not stay latched even when locked. I close the door, pull on it to ensure it is latched, but when I start driving, the door slides open. This is my family vehicle used to transport our children, and is a very dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11525723, filed 2023-06“We was going to a week long camp.The individual in the front passenger seat said to the driver that he was not feeling good and told the driver that he was going to take a nap. Before he laid back he looked in the back of the van to check on the kids. As he looked back one kid appeared to be having a seizure. So the driver immediately pulled over. I was following in another van. So I pulled over and went up to the van to see what the issue was and opened the side door. …”
NHTSA complaint #11544243, filed 2023-09“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. The issue occurs every time the vehicle is driven, and the display shows, “Rear View Camera not available.” Dealers have advised that they will not inspect the vehicle unless we pay a diagnostic fee. In June 2026, we purchased a used 2018 Ford Transit 150 van with 68,000 miles from a Ford dealership. Two days after the purchase, we discovered that the backup camera stops working when the temperature rises. …”
NHTSA complaint #11769897, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 11036338Aug 18, 2026Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the…
- 11031781Apr 20, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- 11030282Mar 25, 2026Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 11026915Dec 22, 2025Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- 11026928Dec 2, 2025Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
- 11013139Jan 23, 2025All Transit accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code.
- 11008948Oct 10, 2024While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While…
- 11001369Jun 6, 20242024-2024 Tranist- Keyless Entry Keypad and Master Code Retrieval. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the…
- 11002694Jun 3, 2024Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped With 3.2L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Replacement. In affected vehicles, the Malfunction Indicator…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 | 9 | 15% |
| 2022 | 6 | 15% |
| 2021 | 5 | 21% |
| 2020 | 6 | 7% |
| 2019 | 7 | 18% |
| 2018 | 12 | 21% |
| 2017 | 17 | 17% |
| 2016 | 23 | 15% |
| 2015 | 26 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Transit
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 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