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Buying a used 2018 Ford Transit? Check these 14 recalls first
The 2018 Ford Transit has 14 recalls in this group. Seat backs and foldaway seat locking dominate the list, including campaigns naming shuttle, mini-coach, and modified vehicles. Other issues involve hybrid driveshaft detachment, roof hatch glass, parking brake cables, and distorted rearview camera images. The 57 owner complaints are unverified reports, led by 14 involving engine and 12 power train. The reports include 1 crash, 1 fire, and 12 injuries.
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.
- Identify seating modifications and verify applicable seat locking recall repairs.
- Check parking brake cable, roof hatch, and camera recall records.
- Verify hybrid driveshaft recall applicability and request engine and drivetrain service records.
- 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 Hybrid Driveshaft May Detach | Power Train | high |
| Ford Transit and E-350 Seat Back May Unlock | Seats | high |
| Ford Transit Van Foldaway Seat May Unlock | Seats | high |
| Ford Transit Mini-Coach Foldaway Seat May Unlock | Seats | high |
| Ford Transit and Ram Promaster Seat Back Unlock Risk | Seats | high |
| Ford Transit Glass Roof Hatch May Shatter | Structure | high |
| Ford Transit parking brake cable may fail | Parking Brake | high |
| Ford Transit Foldaway Seat May Not Lock | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster Foldaway Seat Lock Failure | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit, ProMaster seats may not lock upright | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit Shuttle Foldaway Seat Locking Problem | Seats | medium |
| Ford Transit Shuttle Foldaway Seat May Not Lock | Seats | medium |
| Modified Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster seats may not lock | Seats | medium |
| Ford Rearview Camera May Show Distorted Image | 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 |