Ford Transit complaints by model year
786 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 2023 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| 2022 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 84 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 2019 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 2017 | 98 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| 2016 | 156 | 7 | 4 | 21 |
| 2015 | 193 | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 40 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Engine | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford Transit recalls (65)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Transit model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V579000 | Sep 9, 2026 | Wireless Seat belt Reminder Malfunction | 2026, 2027 | — |
| 26V090000 | Feb 17, 2026 | Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105 | 2025 | 72.8% |
| 26V061000 | Feb 3, 2026 | Engine Crossmember Improperly Secured | 2023, 2024 | 21% |
| 25V887000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate | 2022 | 50% |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock | 2019–2025 | 2.3% |
| 25V623000 | Sep 18, 2025 | Incorrect Tires and Steering Coupler Cover Installed | 2023, 2024 | 10.9% |
| 25V572000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image | 2016–2019 | 15.4% |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2020–2023 | 54.8% |
| 25V344000 | Jun 13, 2025 | Engine Failure | 2025 | 80.1% |
| 25V339000 | May 23, 2025 | Instrument Panel Not Illuminated/FMVSS 101 | 2022, 2023 | 41.7% |
| 25V315000 | May 9, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2022–2025 | 90.4% |
| 25V242000 | Apr 11, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2022, 2023 | 62.9% |
| 25V168000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Inoperative HVAC Controls | 2022, 2023 | 62.6% |
| 24V805000 | Oct 25, 2024 | Rear Wheel May Lock Up or Separate from Axle | 2023, 2024 | 66.9% |
| 24V636000 | Aug 23, 2024 | Incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on Labels | 2024 | 85.8% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Ford Transit FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford Transit had?
NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford Transit model year from 2001 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford Transit year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2015 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (193) and the 2001 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford Transit problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the power train, electrical system, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.