2018 Ford Transit engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Ford Transit — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into…”
filed Feb 25, 2026
“1- THE TURBO HAS FAILED TWICE 2- CURRENTLY The torque converter has failed. The mechanic has claimed this is a common problem and recommends a complete transmission replacement. This is available for inspection right now. The problem was suspected by Dealer but independent center diagnosed. The…”
filed Dec 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (EGS) monitor that…
SSM 54690 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Transit | 5 | 18% |
| 2023 Transit | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2020 Transit | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 Transit | 16 | 16% |
| 2016 Transit | 20 | 13% |
| 2015 Transit | 35 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Transit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.