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Ford Transit recalls and problems

65 recalls and 800 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
65
Complaints
800
Crashes reported
26
Fires reported
14

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Ford Transit by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2027 Transit100000
2026 Transit160000
2025 Transit441000
2024 Transit10290220
2023 Transit18612010
2022 Transit16402000
2021 Transit4242020
2020 Transit9871320
2019 Transit9382000
2018 Transit145911120
2017 Transit18984270
2016 Transit211567471
2015 Transit2619442119
2014 Transit330000

Most reported Ford Transit problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train241
Unknown or Other116
Electrical System112
Engine109
Structure56
Service Brakes51
Fuel/Propulsion System50
Back Over Prevention39
Wheels37
Steering35

All Ford Transit recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-579Sep 9, 20262026–2027Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles.
26V-090Feb 17, 20262025Do not driveService Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit vehicles.
26V-061Feb 3, 20262023–2024StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles.
25V-887Dec 18, 20252022Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V183.
25V-876Dec 17, 20252019–2025Equipment Adaptive/MobilityRollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and…
25V-623Sep 18, 20252023–2024Steering, TiresFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591.
25V-572Sep 3, 20252016–2019Back Over PreventionFord 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…
25V-442Jun 27, 20252020–2023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022…
25V-344Jun 13, 20252025Engine and Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles.
25V-339May 23, 20252022–2023Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V415.
25V-315May 9, 20252022–2025Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger…
25V-242Apr 11, 20252022–2023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-598.
25V-168Mar 14, 20252022–2023VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-791.
24V-805Oct 25, 20242023–2024Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-102.
24V-636Aug 23, 20242024EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles.
24V-591Aug 9, 20242023–2024SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles.
24V-542Jul 19, 20242023–2024SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package.
24V-226Mar 22, 20242023–2024TiresFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package.
24V-102Feb 9, 20242023–2024Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles.
23V-598Aug 25, 20232022–2023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.
23V-499Jul 19, 20232020–2023Fuel System, GasolineQuality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A.
23V-122Feb 24, 20232023VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles equipped with the Special Vehicle Operations Accessory Service Kit #1 or #2 with a High Specification Vehicle Interface Connector.
23V-071Feb 10, 20232023Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles.
22V-791Oct 20, 20222022–2023Electrical System, VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles.
22V-621Aug 12, 20222022Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles equipped with a rearview camera.
22V-415Jun 10, 20222022Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles.
22V-384May 27, 20222022EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles.
22V-183Mar 25, 20222022Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles.
22V-186Mar 25, 20222022Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles.
21V-978Dec 16, 20212020Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD).
21V-631Aug 11, 20212015–2020Parking BrakeFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles.
21V-592Jul 30, 20212021–2022Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles.
21V-324May 7, 20212019SuspensionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels.
20V-575Sep 23, 20202020Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles.
20V-415Jul 17, 20202020Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles.
20V-250May 5, 20202019–2020Seat BeltsNational Van Builders, Inc.
20V-222Apr 20, 20202019–2020Seat BeltsTransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats.
19V-767Oct 25, 20192015–2017Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles.
19V-439Jun 11, 20192018–2019StructureLA West Inc.
19V-333Apr 29, 20192014–2018SeatsNew 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.
19V-329Apr 26, 20192015–2018SeatsFenton Mobility Products, Inc.
19V-313Apr 18, 20192014–2018SeatsMobility 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…
19V-271Apr 3, 20192014–2017Equipment Adaptive/MobilityMobility Specialists, Inc.
19V-252Mar 28, 20192018SeatsWaldoch Crafts, Inc.
19V-247Mar 28, 20192015–2018SeatsCabot Coach Builders, Inc.
19V-238Mar 26, 20192015–2018SeatsVantage 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.
19V-229Mar 22, 20192015–2019SeatsTransitWorks 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.
19V-205Mar 18, 20192015–2018SeatsQuality Van Sales, Inc.
19V-183Mar 6, 20192015–2017Equipment Adaptive/MobilityFenton Mobility Products, Inc.
19V-332Mar 1, 20192016–2018SeatsPrime-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.
19V-103Feb 21, 20192015–2019Power TrainXL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system.
18V-782Nov 6, 20182015–2018SeatsNational Van Builders, Inc.
18V-275Apr 30, 20182015–2017Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module.
17V-668Oct 23, 20172015–2017Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module.
17V-408Jun 26, 20172015–2017Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies.
16V-618Aug 24, 20162015–2016Fuel System, Diesel, Engine and Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine.
16V-350May 24, 20162015Equipment Adaptive/MobilityNew England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon.
16V-331May 20, 20162015Equipment Adaptive/MobilityNational Van Builders, Inc.
16V-188Apr 4, 20162015–2016Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016.
16V-111Feb 25, 20162015–2016Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured February 13, 2014, to January 13, 2016 and equipped with rear passenger seats.
15V-865Dec 22, 20152015Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 26, 2015, and equipped with dual rear wheels.
15V-402Jun 24, 20152015Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured March 1, 2015, to April 10, 2015.
14V-708Nov 5, 20142015Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 7, 2014.
14V-483Aug 6, 20142015StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured March 12, 2014, to June 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors.
14V-482Aug 6, 20142015Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Ford Transit?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Ford Transit has the most reports (194). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Ford Transit have?

NHTSA lists 65 safety recalls covering Ford Transit model years 2014–2027.

What are the most common Ford Transit problems?

Owners report power train, unknown or other, electrical system problems most often.