2018 Ford Transit power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Ford Transit — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-60 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating abnormally and was almost uncontrollable. The contact held the steering wheel tightly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and…”
filed Sep 29, 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
Power Train problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Transit | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Transit | 13 | 25% |
| 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.