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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2018 Ford Transit Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
32,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Ford Transit, 2% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.

“1. Rain sensing wipers work intermittently barely when driving. Told by sales manager that they work but it isn't a perfect system 2. A.m. Limited reception in wide open areas in multiple large population areas. Sitting or driving both. Tried to use for 530 a.m. Road information & wouldn't work. 3. Body roof seal came loose from roof driving home in cold weather. 4. Tire pressure sensor fault goes off and on while driving. 5. Seat belt height adjustment tab on front passenger side fell off. Not covered by Ford because it is plastic. 6. …”

NHTSA complaint #11208107, filed 2019-05, 32,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202323%
2022615%
2021313%
202022%
201913%
201812%
201711%
201611%
201542%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Transit

Engine
14 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Tires
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