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Which year to buy
Best bet2019Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2022The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2015–2016More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2018GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual Extended coverage
38 serious complaints of 57, the most about engine (14) and power train (12); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 14 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, causing engine failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Feb 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle's differential of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with differential failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Sep 2026
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Additionally, this program may be used multiple times as long as the vehicle is within time and mileage limits of the program. This program extends the warranty coverage of the reductant heater and sender assembly to 11 years of service or 120,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle,… (20M02, Feb 2020)
- Extended coverage Since the PCM was reprogrammed under Emissions Recall 21E01, the OBD system is now able to detect this NOx sensor fault previously masked by the software error and can light the MIL if this fault is found to be present (21N02, Mar 2021)
- Extended coverage Since the PCM was reprogrammed under Emissions Recall 21E01, the OBD system is now able to detect this SCR fault previously masked by the software error and can light the MIL if faults are found to be present (21N06, Mar 2021)
- Repair program Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation (25N17, Mar 2026)
- Repair program Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement (25N15, Apr 2026)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
57 owner complaints · 14 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16 mpg · NHTSA: 3–4 of 5 stars · 2018 trims and features
Every Transit year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2018
- New trim: Passenger Van
- Engine: 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel → 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (Chassis Cab, Cargo Van)
- Engine: 3.5L EcoBoost V6 → 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (Cutaway)
2018 Transit trims
| Cargo Van | Chassis Cab | Cutaway | Passenger Van | Passenger Van XL | Passenger Van XLT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | ||||||
| Engine | 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 3.5L EcoBoost V6 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel | T-250 156in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6: 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 T-350 HD 156in Wheelbase DRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel: 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel | 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel | 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 3.5L EcoBoost V6 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 |
| Transmission | SelectShift | SelectShift | SelectShift | SelectShift | SelectShift | SelectShift |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | T-150 Medium Roof Regular SRW 3.7L V6 / T-150 Medium Roof Regular SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-150 Low Roof Long SRW 3.7L V6 / T-150 Low Roof Long SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-150 Medium Roof Long SRW 3.7L V6 / T-150 Low Roof Regular SRW 3.7L V6 / T-150 Low Roof Regular SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-150 Low Roof Regular SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-250 Medium Roof Regular SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 Medium Roof Regular SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-250 High Roof Extended SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 High Roof Extended SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-250 High Roof Extended SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-250 High Roof Long SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 High Roof Long SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-250 High Roof Long SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-250 Low Roof Long SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 Low Roof Long SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-250 Low Roof Long SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-250 Medium Roof Long SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 Medium Roof Long SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-250 Medium Roof Long SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-250 Low Roof Regular SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 Low Roof Regular SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-250 Low Roof Regular SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-350 HD High Roof Extended DRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 HD High Roof Extended DRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-350 HD High Roof Extended DRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-350 Medium Roof Regular SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 High Roof Extended SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 High Roof Extended SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-350 High Roof Extended SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-350 High Roof Long SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 High Roof Long SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-350 High Roof Long SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-350 Low Roof Long SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 Low Roof Long SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-350 Medium Roof Long SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 Medium Roof Long SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-350 Medium Roof Long SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / T-350 Low Roof Regular SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 Low Roof Regular SRW 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | T-250 156in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 138in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 HD 156in Wheelbase DRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 HD 156in Wheelbase DRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-350 HD 138in Wheelbase DRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 156in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 138in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 HD 178in Wheelbase DRW 3.7L V6 | T-250 138in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 156in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6 / T-250 138in Wheelbase SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-350 HD 138in Wheelbase DRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 HD 156in Wheelbase DRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 HD 156in Wheelbase DRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-350 138in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 156in Wheelbase SRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 138in Wheelbase SRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / T-350 HD 178in Wheelbase DRW 3.7L V6 / T-350 HD 178in Wheelbase DRW 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel | Low Roof Regular SRW 8 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 8 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.7L V6 / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 12 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 10 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 10 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 10 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 10 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 8 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 8 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / High Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / High Roof Long SRW 12 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / High Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / High Roof Long SRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / Low Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | Low Roof Regular SRW 10 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 10 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 8 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / High Roof Long SRW 12 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / High Roof Long SRW 12 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / High Roof Long SRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / High Roof Long SRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 12 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 10 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 10 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 8 3.7L V6 / High Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / High Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 8 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 8 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | Low Roof Regular SRW 10 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 10 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 8 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / High Roof Long SRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / High Roof Long SRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / High Roof Long SRW 12 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / High Roof Long SRW 12 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 12 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Diesel / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.5L EcoBoost V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 10 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 10 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Regular SRW 8 3.7L V6 / High Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / High Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 15 3.7L V6 / Medium Roof Long SRW 12 3.7L V6 / High Roof Extended DRW 15 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 8 3.7L V6 / Low Roof Regular SRW 8 3.5L EcoBoost V6 |
| Size and capability | ||||||
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 15 12 10 | 10 8 12 15 | 10 8 15 12 |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (134)
| Cargo Van | Chassis Cab | Cutaway | Passenger Van | Passenger Van XL | Passenger Van XLT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulance Prep Package $1,700 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auxiliary Heater/AC Prep Package | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auxiliary Heater Prep Package $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Builder's Prep Package | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package $315 | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Equipment Group 101A | Standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 301A | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Equipment Group 302A | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Equipment Group 501A | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 701A | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Exterior Upgrade Package | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ford Telematics Powered by Telogis $895 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package $485 | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Upgrade Package $1,495 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Load Area Protection Package | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Modified Vehicle Wiring System $40 | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Motorhome Prep Package | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Multifunctional School Activity Bus Prep Package | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Passenger-Side Door Delete Package | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Package | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Radio Prep Package | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| RV Prep Package | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| School Bus Prep Package | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shuttle Bus Prep Package | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Smoker’s Package $40 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Trailer Wiring Provisions Package $295 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Programmable Battery Guard $260 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cloth 4-Way Manual Driver and Front-Passenger Seats with Driver's Manual Lumbar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cloth 10-Way Power Heated Driver and Front-Passenger Seats | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cloth 10-Way Power Heated Driver and 4-Way Manual Front-Passenger Seats | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cruise Control with Message Center, Trip Computer and Engine-Hour Meter | — | — | — | — | Optional | Standard |
| Dual Heavy-Duty Absorbed Glass Mat AGM Battery | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 $1,865 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel $3,995 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Engine Block Heater $75 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heavy-Duty Alternator | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Leather-Trimmed 10-Way Power Heated Driver and Front-Passenger Seats | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operator-Commanded Exhaust Filter Regeneration | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operator-Commanded Exhaust Filter Regeneration with Active Regeneration Inhibit | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Delete | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Push-Down Manual Parking Brake $195 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Single Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Battery $125 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Speed Limitation | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trailer Brake Controller $230 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps $45 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dual Sliding Side Doors | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fixed Rear-Door Plus Driver- and Passenger-Side Door Glass $380 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fixed Extended-Length Passenger-Side and Driver-Side Running Boards $655 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fixed Rear-Door Glass $75 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fixed Rear-Door and Passenger-Side Door Glass $250 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fixed Passenger-Side Running Board $160 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front License Plate Bracket | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heavy-Duty Rear Scuff Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LED-Enabled Separate Stop/Turn Taillamps | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Long-Arm Power Heated Sideview Mirrors with Turn Signals $220 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Long-Arm Power Sideview Mirrors $65 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power Passenger-Side Running Board $940 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Privacy Glass | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers with Automatic Headlamps | — | — | — | — | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Bumper with Bumper Step for LR | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Cargo-Door Assist/Grab Handles | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Defroster $175 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Scuff Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roof Marker Lamps Delete | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SecuriCode Keyless-Entry Keypad $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Short-Arm Manual Sideview Mirrors | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Short-Arm Power-Folding Heated Sideview Mirrors with Turn Signals $225 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Short-Arm Power Sideview Mirrors | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Short-Arm Sideview Mirror Delete | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sliding Passenger-Side Door | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front Wheel-Well Liners $295 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fixed All-Around Windows $450 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LR All-Around Windows with Second-Row Driver's-Side Flip-Open Glass | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LWB EL All-Around Windows with Second- and Fourth-Row Flip-Open Glass | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LWB SRW All-Around Windows with Second-Row Flip-Open Glass | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 Spare Keys $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 110V/150W AC Power Outlet | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| All-Weather Front Floor Mats $60 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auxiliary Fuse Panel $65 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Van Front Carpet Flooring | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carpeted Front Floor Mats | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carpeted Front and Rear Flooring $125 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carpeted Flooring for Cutaway and Chassis Cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Center Console Delete | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front/Rear Driver-Controlled Air Conditioning | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heavy-Duty Rear Flooring | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| High-Capacity Upfitter Switches $85 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vinyl-Trimmed Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rearview Mirror for Cutaway | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Remote Start System $495 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vinyl Front and Rear Flooring | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AM/FM Stereo with Audio Input Jack, Bluetooth and USB Port | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AM/FM Single-CD Player with 4-Inch Display and HD Radio | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AM/FM Single-CD Player with SYNC and Message Center | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AM/FM Single-CD Player with SYNC, Message Center and HD Radio | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AM/FM Single-CD Player with Audio Input Jack and 4-Inch Multifunction Display | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Two Rear Speakers Shipped with Vehicle | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Four Rear Speakers Shipped with Vehicle | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SiriusXM Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SYNC 3 with 6.5" Color LCD Capacitive Touchscreen | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SYNC Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System with 4-Inch Color LCD | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Backup Alarm $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lane-Keeping Alert with Driver Alert System $375 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| MyKey Technology $5 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Orange Safety Belts | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Perimeter Alarm $155 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear View Camera $470 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reverse Sensing System $295 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 16" Black Steel with Silver-Styled Cover | — | — | — | — | Optional | Standard |
| 16" Easy-To-Clean Aluminum with Locking Lug Nuts $425 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16" White Steel with Exposed Lug Nuts | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16" Polished Forged Alloy | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16" Silver Steel with Black Hubcap | — | — | — | — | Standard | — |
| 16" Silver Steel with Exposed Lug Nuts | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16" White Steel with Mini-Cap and Lug Nut Covers | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Full-Size Spare Wheel and Tire | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Full-Size Spare Wheel and Tire Delete | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stainless Steel Wheel Covers | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blue Jeans $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Green Gem $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ingot Silver $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Magnetic $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Oxford White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Race Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| School Bus Yellow | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shadow Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Stone Gray Metallic $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| White Gold Metallic $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Charcoal Cloth | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Charcoal Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pewter Cloth | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pewter Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pewter Vinyl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | Not rated | 3 | 5 | Wheels (3) | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | 2–4 of 5 | 4 | 4 | Service brakes (2) | Yes |
| 2024 | — | — | — | 2–4 of 5 | 10 | 28 | Structure (6) | Yes |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 2–4 of 5 | 19 | 58 | Electrical system (14) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–17 mpg | 2–4 of 5 | 16 | 38 | Electrical system (11) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hp | AWD, RWD | 16 mpg | 2–4 of 5 | 4 | 23 | Power train (6) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–17 mpg | 2–4 of 5 | 9 | 84 | Seats (27) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp | RWD | 15–16 mpg | Not rated | 9 | 37 | Unknown or other (7) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp | RWD | 16 mpg | 3–4 of 5 | 14 | 57 | Engine (14) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp | RWD | 16 mpg | 3–4 of 5 | 18 | 98 | Power train (40) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp | RWD | 16 mpg | 3–4 of 5 | 21 | 156 | Power train (60) | No |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp | RWD | 16 mpg | 3–4 of 5 | 26 | 193 | Power train (78) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Third row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or moreHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsLeather seats
Apple lists CarPlay for: Transit 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT VAN BEV CV BEV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT VAN GAS CV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT VAN GAS CV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 12 PASS PV AWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD | 2 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 12 PASS PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 12 PASS PV AWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford Transit Van - Gas CV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford Transit Van - Gas CV RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD | 2 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford Transit Van - CV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford Transit Van - CV RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2024 | Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 10 | 28 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD | 2 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass PV AWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass PV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass PV RWD | 3 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Van CV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Van CV RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2023 | Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Optional | 19 | 58 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 2 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Van VAN AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2022 | Ford Transit Van VAN RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 16 | 38 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD | 3 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 2 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD | 3 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Van VAN AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2021 | Ford Transit Van VAN RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 23 |
| 2020 | Ford Transit VAN RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 9 | 84 |
| 2020 | Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 2 | Standard | Optional | 9 | 84 |
| 2020 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 9 | 84 |
| 2020 | Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 9 | 84 |
| 2020 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 9 | 84 |
| 2020 | Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 9 | 84 |
| 2020 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | Standard | Optional | 9 | 84 |
| 2019 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | Ford Transit High Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 37 |
| 2019 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 37 |
| 2019 | Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 37 |
| 2019 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 37 |
| 2019 | Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 37 |
| 2019 | Ford Transit Van VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 37 |
| 2018 | Ford Transit VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 14 | 57 |
| 2018 | Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | Ford Transit High Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 14 | 57 |
| 2018 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | No | Optional | 14 | 57 |
| 2018 | Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 4 | No | Optional | 14 | 57 |
| 2018 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | No | Optional | 14 | 57 |
| 2018 | Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | No | Optional | 14 | 57 |
| 2017 | Ford Transit VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 18 | 98 |
| 2017 | Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 4 | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | Ford Transit VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 21 | 155 |
| 2016 | Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 4 | No | Optional | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | No | Optional | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | Ford Transit VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 26 | 193 |
| 2015 | Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | 4 | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD | 3 | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | Ford Transit Miduam Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFV | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 17 |
| 2022 | Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFV | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 16 |
| 2021 | Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFV | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 16 |
| 2021 | Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFV | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 16 |
| 2020 | Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFV | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 17 |
| 2020 | Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFV | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 16 |
| 2019 | Transit T150 Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
15–16 |
| 2019 | Transit T150 Wagon FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 15 |
| 2018 | Transit T150 Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
16 |
| 2018 | Transit T150 Wagon FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 16 |
| 2017 | Transit T150 Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2017 | Transit T150 Wagon FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 16 |
| 2016 | Transit T150 Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2016 | Transit T150 Wagon FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 16 |
| 2015 | Transit T150 Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2015 | Transit T150 Wagon FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 16 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.