2018 Ford Transit Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 16 of 57 complaints (28%) on the 2018 Ford Transit, the highest engine share of any model year. Owners report stalling, sudden power loss, and catastrophic failures near a median mileage of 84,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 28% of 57
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 84,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Some owners report sudden loss of motive power while driving at highway speed, with the engine dropping into limp mode and the vehicle unable to accelerate above roughly 20 MPH.
- Owners describe catastrophic engine failure on the diesel variant, including a blown piston and turbo failure within a short mileage span of each other.
- Coolant intrusion into the engine has been reported to cause the engine to seize while driving around 60 MPH, requiring the vehicle to be towed.
- Cam phaser wear starting around 47,000 miles has been reported to worsen over time, leading to stalling, misfires, and a loud rattle at startup by 103,000 miles.
- Some owners report a check engine light tied to a failed catalytic converter and, separately, an abnormal whistling sound traced to a failed sensor.
- One owner reported unintended acceleration while parking that resulted in a crash, with the dealer unable to determine a cause.
When 2018 Ford Transit engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 22, 2019, latest Feb 25, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Ford Transit
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Transit model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2018 Ford Transit?
- NHTSA lists 16 engine-related complaints for the 2018 Transit out of 57 total complaints for that year, a 28% share, the highest engine share among all Transit model years shown in the data.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Transit engine?
- No related recalls are listed for the engine problem area on the 2018 Ford Transit in the available NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do engine failures typically occur on the 2018 Transit?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 84,000 miles for engine-related issues on the 2018 Transit.
- What kinds of engine failures do owners report on the 2018 Transit?
- Owners report sudden loss of power and limp mode, catastrophic diesel engine failures including blown pistons and turbo failure, coolant intrusion causing the engine to seize, and worsening cam phaser wear leading to stalling and misfires.