2018 Ford Transit power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Ford Transit — 21% 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, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle's differential of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with differential failure. The vehicle…”
filed Sep 2, 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 recalls
- Cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front…Campaign 19V103000 · Feb 21, 2019
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 55098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025
Power Train problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Transit | 3 | 11% |
| 2023 Transit | 13 | 23% |
| 2022 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 Transit | 6 | 26% |
| 2020 Transit | 17 | 20% |
| 2019 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 Transit | 40 | 41% |
| 2016 Transit | 60 | 39% |
| 2015 Transit | 78 | 41% |
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.