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2018 Ford Transit recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
14
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
58
Latest campaign
Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component14

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seats10Apr 29, 2019
19V33300019V32900019V31300019V25200019V24700019V23800019V22900019V20500019V33200018V782000
Back over prevention1Sep 4, 2025
25V572000
Parking brake1Aug 11, 2021
21V631000
Structure1Jun 11, 2019
19V439000
Power train1Feb 21, 2019
19V103000

Safety recalls14

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 4, 2025Latest campaign
Sep 4, 202525V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000
What's wrong
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 vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Aug 11, 202121V631000

Parking brake: conventional mechanical

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V631000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Risk
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V631000 · Aug 11, 2021
Jun 11, 201919V439000

Structure: emergency escape/egress/exit

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V439000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V439000 · Jun 11, 2019
Apr 29, 201919V333000

Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V333000
What's wrong
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. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V333000 · Apr 29, 2019
Apr 26, 201919V329000

Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V329000
What's wrong
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. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V329000 · Apr 26, 2019
Apr 18, 201919V313000

Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V313000
What's wrong
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, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V313000 · Apr 18, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component58

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
58Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
12Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1424007
Unknown or other1221000
Power train1221000
Electrical system916010
Structure814001
Wheels47002
Fuel/propulsion system47000
Engine and engine cooling23000
Vehicle speed control23102
Service brakes23000
Back over prevention23000
Tires23000
Seat belts23002
Steering12000
Suspension12000

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Transit, Transit High Roof 15 Pass, 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.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769897
  • 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.”

    Filed 09/02/2026 · ODI 11761603
  • Steering

    “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.”

    Filed 08/05/2026 · ODI 11755008

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2018 Ford Transit recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Transit have?

NHTSA lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Transit. The most recent, 25V572000 (reported September 4, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Ford Transit recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 10 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), parking brake (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Ford Transit?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Ford Transit?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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