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Ford Transit Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 13 model years, NHTSA lists 91 recalls and 797 owner complaints for the Ford Transit. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford Transit by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Transit | 0 | 6 | |
| 2025 Ford Transit | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 Ford Transit | 0 | 29 | |
| 2023 Ford Transit | 0 | 61 | |
| 2022 Ford Transit | 0 | 39 | |
| 2021 Ford Transit | 0 | 24 | |
| 2020 Ford Transit | 9 | 86 | |
| 2019 Ford Transit | 0 | 38 | |
| 2018 Ford Transit | 14 | 58 | |
| 2017 Ford Transit | 18 | 98 | |
| 2016 Ford Transit | 21 | 157 | |
| 2015 Ford Transit | 26 | 194 | |
| 2014 Ford Transit | 3 | 3 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford Transit: questions owners ask
Which Ford Transit year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Transit model years with the most are the 2015 (194), 2016 (157) and 2017 (98). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford Transit years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (3), 2021 (24) and 2024 (29), out of 11 model years from 2014 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford Transit have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 6 Ford Transit model years, 91 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2015 (26), 2016 (21) and 2017 (18). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ford Transit years have the most stalling complaints?
67 owner complaints across 6 Ford Transit model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2015 (26), 2016 (21) and 2023 (6) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Transit years have the most backup camera complaints?
29 owner complaints across 6 Ford Transit model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2016 (11), 2018 (4) and 2020 (4) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Transit years have the most vibration complaints?
20 owner complaints across 3 Ford Transit model years describe vibration or shaking while driving. The most were filed for the 2015 (10), 2016 (5) and 2017 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Transit years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
15 owner complaints across 4 Ford Transit model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2017 (5), 2018 (4) and 2020 (3) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Transit years have the most check engine light complaints?
14 owner complaints across 2 Ford Transit model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2015 (11) and 2018 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Ford Transit fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Ford Transit's first-time failure rate ranged from 6.2% for cars first registered in 2022 to 51.1% for 2010, across 13 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, brakes, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.