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2018 Ford Transit recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Transit. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TRANSIT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Transit, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V572000September 3, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V631000August 11, 2021Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage And Cable
19V439000June 11, 2019Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit
19V333000April 29, 2019Seats
19V329000April 26, 2019Seats
19V313000April 18, 2019Seats
19V252000March 28, 2019Seats
19V247000March 28, 2019Seats
19V238000March 26, 2019Seats
19V229000March 22, 2019Seats
19V205000March 18, 2019Seats
19V332000March 1, 2019Seats
19V103000February 21, 2019Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
18V782000November 6, 2018Seats

Systems involved: Seats (10) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V572000Manufacturer no. 25S89

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 3, 2025
Owner notification
January 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,456,417 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
July 30, 2015 – December 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V572000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V631000Manufacturer no. 21S39

Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage And Cable

Report received by NHTSA
August 11, 2021
Owner notification
March 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
30 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V631000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V439000

Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit

Report received by NHTSA
June 11, 2019
Owner notification
July 11, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
August 1, 2018 – April 1, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V439000, filed by LA West Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V333000Manufacturer no. 18E-076

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
April 29, 2019
Owner notification
May 27, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
544 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
August 1, 2014 – March 29, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V333000, filed by New England Wheels. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V329000Manufacturer no. 18E-076

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
April 26, 2019
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
360 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
January 1, 2015 – July 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V329000, filed by Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V313000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
April 18, 2019
Owner notification
May 19, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,080 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
October 1, 2014 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V313000, filed by Mobility Transportation Services. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V252000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 28, 2019
Owner notification
September 25, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
June 1, 2018 – July 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V252000, filed by Waldoch Crafts, Inc. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V247000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 28, 2019
Owner notification
June 6, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
September 1, 2017 – June 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V247000, filed by Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V238000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 26, 2019
Owner notification
March 25, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
March 4, 2017 – January 9, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V238000, filed by Vantage Mobility International, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V229000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 22, 2019
Owner notification
December 19, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
776 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
July 9, 2015 – December 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V229000, filed by TransitWorks. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V205000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 18, 2019
Owner notification
March 21, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
471 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
February 24, 2015 – July 10, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Please provide the following information:

Source: NHTSA recall 19V205000, filed by Quality Van Sales, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V332000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 1, 2019
Owner notification
November 16, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
90 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
January 4, 2016 – July 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V332000, filed by Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V103000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
February 21, 2019
Owner notification
April 15, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
174 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
January 1, 2015 – February 15, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Components: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V103000, filed by XL Hybrids INC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V782000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
November 6, 2018
Owner notification
November 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
475 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Transit
May 29, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V782000, filed by National Van Builders, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 4, 2025.