Ford Transit recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 65 recalls and 790 owner complaints for the Ford Transit (model years 2001, 2014–2027). The most reported problem area is power train (238 complaints), followed by engine (109 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (26).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 60 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 39 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 9 | 84 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 38 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 14 | 58 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 18 | 98 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 21 | 156 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 26 | 193 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2015 (193), 2016 (156) and 2017 (98). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Transit model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 238 | 11 of 15 | |
| Engine | 109 | 9 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 106 | 12 of 15 | |
| Structure | 53 | 10 of 15 | |
| Service brakes | 51 | 10 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 65 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V579000 | Sep 9, 2026 | Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly | 2026 | 1,945 |
| 26V090000 | Feb 17, 2026 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages | 2025 | 15,965 |
| 26V061000 | Feb 3, 2026 | Structure: frame and members | 2023–2024 | 1,403 |
| 25V887000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Back over prevention: display function | 2022 | 2 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor | 2019–2025 | 86 |
| 25V623000 | Sep 18, 2025 | Steering | 2023–2024 | 212 |
| 25V572000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2016–2019 | 1,456,417 |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Back over prevention: software | 2020–2023 | 200,237 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 26 complaints and a fire in 13 complaints; 43 people injured and 10 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.