Recall Register

2018 Ford Transit: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Transit. The newest campaign is 25V572000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Sep 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V572000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
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Recall campaigns

14 campaigns, newest first. 1,461,463 units in total.

  1. 25V572000Received . 1,456,417 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S89. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 21V631000Received . 30 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 19V439000Received . 15 units.

    Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.

    Report filed by LA West Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 19V333000Received . 544 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

    Report filed by New England Wheels. Manufacturer campaign number 18E-076. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 19V329000Received . 360 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.

    Report filed by Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18E-076.

  6. 19V313000Received . 2,080 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

    Report filed by Mobility Transportation Services. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 19V247000Received . 4 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.

    Report filed by Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 19V252000Received . 15 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Waldoch Crafts, Inc. (Waldoch) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part number 43705. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Waldoch will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2020. Owners may contact Waldoch customer service at 1-651-464-3215.

    Report filed by Waldoch Crafts, Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 19V238000Received . 12 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

    Report filed by Vantage Mobility International, LLC.

  10. 19V229000Received . 776 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

    Report filed by TransitWorks. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 19V205000Received . 471 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

    Report filed by Quality Van Sales, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 19V332000Received . 90 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

    Report filed by Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles.

  13. 19V103000Received . 174 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

    Report filed by XL Hybrids INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 18V782000Received . 475 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.

    Report filed by National Van Builders, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20010
  2. 20143
  3. 201526
  4. 201621
  5. 201718
  6. 201814
  7. 20199
  8. 20209
  9. 20214
  10. 202216
  11. 202318
  12. 202410
  13. 20254
  14. 20261
  15. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2018 Ford Transit: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/transit/2018/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Transit?
1,461,463 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Transit have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns for the Ford Transit, model years 2001 to 2027. 14 of them name the 2018 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Ford Transit open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.