2016 Ford Transit problems and recalls
Owner complaints on the 2016 Ford Transit include 1 fatality report, 7 crashes and 4 fires across 154 filings.
154
Complaints
21
Recalls
7
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
7
Injuries
82.3
Severity index
Severity index 82.3 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 31 of 141 by severity index among 2016 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 78% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2016 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 60 | 39.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 14.3% |
| ENGINE | 20 | 13.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 7.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 12 | 7.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 7.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 7.1% |
| SEAT BELTS | 11 | 7.1% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 17 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.4x those in 2020 to 2022 (47 against 34).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V103000 | 21/02/2019 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 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. |
| 18V275000 | 30/04/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short |
| 19V333000 | 29/04/2019 | SEATS | 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 |
| 19V183000 | 06/03/2019 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel hig |
| 19V205000 | 18/03/2019 | SEATS | 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. |
| 18V782000 | 06/11/2018 | SEATS | 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 s |
| 19V332000 | 01/03/2019 | SEATS | 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 |
| 19V271000 | 03/04/2019 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the plat |
| 19V767000 | 25/10/2019 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab |
| 19V329000 | 26/04/2019 | SEATS | 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 up |
| 21V631000 | 11/08/2021 | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 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. |
| 19V247000 | 28/03/2019 | SEATS | 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 |
| 19V313000 | 18/04/2019 | SEATS | 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 se |
| 19V229000 | 22/03/2019 | SEATS | 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 c |
| 19V238000 | 26/03/2019 | SEATS | 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 up |
| 17V668000 | 23/10/2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short |
| 17V408000 | 26/06/2017 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail. |
| 16V618000 | 24/08/2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | Ford 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. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system. |
| 16V188000 | 04/04/2016 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly. |
| 16V111000 | 25/02/2016 | SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | Ford 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. The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the b |
| 25V572000 | 04/09/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 m |
Other Ford Transit model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 5 years side by side.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-29. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.