2018 Ford Transit Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2018 Ford Transit covers four body styles, the four-door extended passenger van, the two-door standard cargo van, the two-door extended cargo van and the two-door cab and chassis, in three trims: Base, Cargo and Pasajeros. Two engines are documented, a turbocharged 2.2L DOHC inline-four diesel and a naturally aspirated 3.7L DOHC V6 on gasoline. The manual separates its procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics by engine and by body, so standard and extended lengths and the bare cab and chassis are each covered from their own figures.
Engines covered
- 2.2L inline-four (134 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, diesel
- 3.7L V6 (227 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door extended passenger van
- 2-door standard cargo van
- 2-door extended cargo van
- 2-door cab & chassis
Trims covered
- Base
- Cargo
- Pasajeros
Known issues on the 2018 Transit. Eight recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Transit, all involving equipment added by outside upfitters. Six concern Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats whose back cushion may not lock after being raised from the stowed position, letting the seat back move in a crash. One covers tempered glass roof hatches that can shatter and drop fragments on passengers, and one an aftermarket hybrid conversion whose front driveshaft joint can fail. Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA: 12 on the power train, eight on the structure and seven on the electrical system. The driveline, body and wiring procedures in this manual apply to those areas.
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
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 sea
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 1
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
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 Free
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
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equippe
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 s
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
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 tempe
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
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 will not run after compl
Advance Notice Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access
Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Na
Showing the 8 most recent of 95 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal whistling sound. The check engine warning light was illuminat
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while slowly driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a
Showing the 2 most serious of 57 complaints filed with NHTSA.
