Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford Transit
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford Transit has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 58 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 3.2 out of 5 stars, averaged across 5 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V631000 Parking Brake Cable May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V439000 Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V333000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V329000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V313000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V252000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V247000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V238000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V229000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V205000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V332000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V103000 U-Joint May Fail and Front Driveshaft may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V782000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Of the 58 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 58 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford Transit has a significant number of recalls, particularly involving seat safety and driveline issues. Owner complaints frequently target the engine and power train, indicating potential reliability concerns. This combination of recalls and complaints suggests a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 40,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| power train | 50,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$4,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Transmission fluid checks
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Coolant system flushes
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of engine power
- Unusual drivetrain noise
- Electrical malfunctions
- Transmission slipping
- Brake responsiveness issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford Transit at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.