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Buying a used 2018 Ford Transit? Check these 14 recalls first
The 2018 Transit's recall list is dominated by one theme: eight separate campaigns covering foldaway and fold-away seat backs and a rear seat cushion that may not lock upright, aimed mainly at shuttle, mini-coach and passenger configurations. Two others stand apart: a parking brake that can fail because a wrong part was installed, and a front driveshaft that may detach on Transit XL hybrids. Owners filed 57 unverified NHTSA complaints, most often about engine and power train, with 12 injuries reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for a VIN recall report showing every foldaway seat and rear cushion recall closed.
- Fold and latch each rear seat back yourself, and test the parking brake on a slope.
- If it's an XL hybrid, confirm the front driveshaft repair; ask about engine or transmission work.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Ford Transit
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit XL hybrid front driveshaft may detach | Power Train | high |
| Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster foldaway seats may unlock | Seats | high |
| Ford Transit and E-350 van fold-away seat backs unlock | Seats | high |
| Ford Transit parking brake may fail from wrong part | Parking Brake | high |
| Ford Transit foldaway seats may not lock in place | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit rear seat cushion may not lock upright | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit shuttle foldaway seats may not lock upright | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit shuttle van foldaway seats may not lock | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit mini-coach foldaway seats may come unlocked | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster fold-away seats may unlock | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit foldaway seats may not stay locked in place | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster foldaway seats may unlatch | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit glass roof hatch may shatter | Structure | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln vehicles: backup camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
57 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 12 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | None found |
| Power Train | 12 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 8 | None found |
| Structure | 8 | Yes |
| Wheels | 4 | None found |
| Fuel System | 4 | None found |