2018 Ford Transit engine complaints

Filed Oct 13, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 44,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and went into limp mode. The vehicle would not accelerate above 20 MPH. The failure almost caused a collision. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · NY

Diesel engine fails catastrophically on highway in motion--first a blown piston at 78k miles, turbo failed within 5k miles of engine. Prior to these failures, both this truck and it's twin(bought identically together) developed leaks in the radiators...same location. The sister truck is now at a ford dealer with a blown engine

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Body, Engine · 32,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford transit. When it rained, water leaked inside the engine compartment and damaged the components. When the contact started the vehicle, he heard an abnormal knocking noise. The contact also noticed that the separator from the top of the hood to the windshield had separated, allowing water to flow into the engine compartment. The contact even noticed that the roof inside the driver's side of the vehicle was wet and there was water on the floor. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Engine · 21,000 miles · CA

Check engine light turned on and ended up being malfunctioning catylytic converter. Ford transit ecoboost 3.5 350xlt 21000 miles approx. Not sure why or how but ford dealership replacing parts.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 67,700 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford transit. The contact stated that the vehicle wiring was worn and being eaten by rats. As a result, the engine had trouble starting, but the vehicle could still be driven. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to fairlane ford (14585 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48126, (313) 846-5000) where it was diagnosed that the wiring needed to be replaced. The wires were made out of soy and organic bio plastic. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 67,700.