2018 Ford Transit T150 Wagon

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Class
Vans, Passenger Type
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
16 combined · 15 city / 18 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
14 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • 14 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 Ford Transit T150 Wagon is a van offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl turbo and 3.7L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (15 city / 18 highway), for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 14 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2018

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2017 Transit T150 Wagon — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 Transit T150 Wagon →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Transit T150 Wagon3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive15 / 18 / 16–$4,200555
Transit T150 Wagon FFV FFV3.7L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16–$4,200570
Transit T150 Wagon3.7L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16–$4,200570
2/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
2/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $9,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2018 Ford Transit VAN FWDNot rated★★★★★4★ / 3★Not ratedNot ratedNot rated–
StandardElectronic stability control
Not availableForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning

Recalls (14)

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 3, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Fix
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.
Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage And Cable · Aug 11, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V631000 · 30 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit · Jun 11, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V439000 · 15 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Apr 29, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V333000 · 544 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Apr 26, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V329000 · 360 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Apr 18, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V313000 · 2,080 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Mar 28, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V252000 · 15 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Mar 28, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V247000 · 4 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Mar 26, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V238000 · 12 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Mar 22, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V229000 · 776 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Mar 18, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V205000 · 471 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Seats · Mar 1, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V332000 · 90 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Feb 21, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V103000 · 174 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Fix
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.
Seats · Nov 6, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V782000 · 475 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Ford Transit T150 Wagon is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

58Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
12Injuries reported
45,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine14
Unknown Or Other12
Power Train11
Structure › Body7
Electrical System6
Wheels4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Seat Belts2
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
23/01: 123/04: 123/05: 123/06: 223/08: 123/09: 123/10: 123/11: 123/12: 124/03: 224/06: 224/10: 224/11: 125/04: 125/06: 125/08: 125/09: 325/10: 225/12: 126/02: 126/05: 226/08: 126/09: 126/10: 123/0123/0623/1024/0324/1125/0825/1226/08max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2018 Ford Transit T150 Wagon buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 14 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Engine — 14 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Power Train — 11 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  4. Structure › Body — 7 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 45,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Transit T150 Wagon. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Transit T150 Wagon years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2022 Transit T150 Wagon17–Not rated1639
2021 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated424
2020 Transit T150 Wagon17–Not rated984
2019 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated938
2017 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated1898
2016 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated21156
2015 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated26193

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →