2017 Ford Transit vs 2018 Ford Transit
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Transit | 2018 Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 57 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 217 | 192 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Transit | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 40 | 12 |
| Engine | 16 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 8 |
| Structure | 4 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.