2018 Ford Econoline Problems & Complaints

Better than average93% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Econoline at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Ford Econoline yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Ford Econoline complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford Econoline. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Econoline years: 2005, 2006, 2007. Years to avoid: 1997, 1999, 1996, 1995, 2000. Compare all years →

2018 Ford Econoline recalls (2)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 19V-428 · Jun 11, 2019 · 325 vehicles

Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image.

Remedy: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Econoline have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2018 Ford Econoline, the most recent from September 3, 2025 (camera). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford Econoline?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2006 and 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997, 1999, 1996, 1995 and 2000. See the full Ford Econoline years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.