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Ford Transit

64 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V090000·2026-02-17

    Ford Recalls 2025 Transit Vehicles for Brake Pedal Disconnection Risk

    Ford is recalling 2025 Transit vehicles because the brake pedal may disconnect from the booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V061000·2026-02-03

    Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles Due to Engine Crossmember Defect

    Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles because an improperly secured engine crossmember may cause the engine to shift, potentially leading to loss of drive power or brake failure.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V876000·2025-12-17

    Wheelchair restraint retractors in converted vans may fail to lock

    Rollx Vans is recalling certain converted vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints, because the retractors may not lock and the wheelchair may not be properly secured.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, FORD, TOYOTA ODYSSEY, TRANSIT, SIENNA, EXPRESS 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V805000·2024-10-25

    Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles for Rear Axle Bolt Defect

    Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-102 because incorrect rear axle shaft bolts may cause wheel lock-up or separation.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V542000·2024-07-19

    Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles for Steering Assist Loss Risk

    Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles with the Trail package because corrosion in the steering system may cause a loss of power assist, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V226000·2024-03-22

    Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles for Tire Contact Defect

    Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles with the Trail package because tires may contact the wheel arch liner, risking tire damage and loss of control.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V102000·2024-02-09

    Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles for Rear Axle Lubricant Defect

    Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles because inadequate rear axle lubricant may cause bearing damage, leading to wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V978000·2021-12-16

    Ford Recalls 2020 Transit AWD Vehicles for Driveshaft Bolt Issue

    Ford is recalling 2020 Transit AWD vehicles because rear driveshaft bolts may loosen, risking driveshaft separation and loss of drive power.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V592000·2021-07-30

    Ford Transit vehicles recalled for defective seat belt locking system

    Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles because the front passenger seat belt locking retractor may deactivate, preventing child restraint securement. Unsecured child restraints increase crash injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT CONNECT, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V324000·2021-05-07

    Ford Recalls 2019 Transit Vehicles Due to Rear Axle Flange Warping

    Ford is recalling 2019 Transit T150, T250, and T350 vehicles with aluminum wheels because a warped axle flange may cause wheel studs to fracture and the wheel to detach.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V415000·2020-07-17

    Ford Recalls 2020 Escape and Transit Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

    Ford is recalling 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles because a defective air bag component may prevent proper inflation during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V222000·2020-04-20

    TransitWorks Recalls Driverge Vans for Seat Belt Retract Issues

    TransitWorks is recalling 2019-2020 Ford Transit and RAM ProMaster vans because seat belt retractors may not secure occupants properly.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, FORD PROMASTER, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V767000·2019-10-25

    Ford Recalls 2015-2017 Transit Vehicles for Driveshaft Coupling Failure

    Ford is recalling 2015-2017 Transit vehicles because the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail, potentially causing loss of power or vehicle movement.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V252000·2019-03-28

    Ford Transit Vans Recalled Over Faulty Foldaway Seats

    Waldoch Crafts is recalling 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat cushion may fail to lock in a crash, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V229000·2019-03-22

    TransitWorks Recalls Modified Ford and Ram Vans for Seat Lock Defect

    TransitWorks is recalling 776 modified Ford and Ram vans because the back seat cushion may not stay locked in place during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, RAM TRANSIT, PROMASTER, TRANSIT CONNECT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V332000·2019-03-01

    Prime-Time Recalls 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit Vehicles

    Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vans with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats because the seat cushions may not stay locked during a crash.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, FORD PROMASTER, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V103000·2019-02-21

    Ford Transit Hybrid Driveshaft Recall Due to Detachment Risk

    XL Hybrids is recalling 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified with their electric hybrid system because the front driveshaft may detach, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V782000·2018-11-06

    Ford Transit Recall: Foldaway Seat Cushion May Not Lock Under Load

    National Van Builders is recalling 2015-2018 Ford Transit vans with specific foldaway seats that may not stay locked during a crash or sudden stop.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V275000·2018-04-30

    Ford Recalls 2015-2017 Transit Vehicles for Electrical Wiring Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 25,658 2015-2017 Transit vehicles with trailer tow modules because water intrusion can corrode wiring, potentially causing electrical shorts, fires, or crashes.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V668000·2017-10-23

    Ford Recalls 2015-2017 Transit Vehicles for Electrical Wiring Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2015-2017 Transit vehicles with trailer tow modules because water intrusion can corrode wiring, potentially causing electrical shorts, fires, or crashes.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V482000·2014-08-06

    Ford Recalls 2015 Transit Vans for Rear Brake Fluid Leak Risk

    Ford is recalling 2015 Transit vehicles because brake fluid may leak from rear caliper junctions, potentially increasing stopping distance or causing complete braking loss.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V483000·2014-08-06

    Ford Recalls 2015 Transit Vans for Sliding Door Defect

    Ford is recalling 2015 Transit cargo vans because windowless sliding doors may lack epoxy reinforcement, increasing the risk of occupant ejection in a side impact crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V572000·2025-09-03

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Display Issues

    Ford is recalling specific 2015-2019 vehicles because the rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD NAVIGATOR, MKC, TRANSIT CONNECT, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V442000·2025-06-27

    Ford rearview cameras may show a blank or persistent image

    Ford is recalling a wide range of 2018-2024 vehicles because a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or leave the image on screen after backing has ended.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-250 SD, ECOSPORT, EDGE, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V344000·2025-06-13

    Ford connecting rods and bearings may have manufacturing defects

    Ford is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150 and Explorer vehicles because connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects leading to engine failure.

    Product
    FORD — FORD EXPLORER, F-150, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V315000·2025-05-09

    Ford recalls over a million vehicles for rearview camera software error

    Ford is recalling a wide range of 2021-2025 vehicles because a software error may cause the rearview camera image to freeze or go missing. 1,076,138 units are affected.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-450 SD, F-550 SD, MUSTANG MACH E, F-350 SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V168000·2025-03-14

    Ford Recalls 2022-2023 Transit Vehicles for HVAC Defrost Control Failure

    Ford is recalling 2022-2023 Transit vans previously repaired under recall 22V-791 because the defrost and defog controls may stop working, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V598000·2023-08-25

    Rearview camera may fail on Lincoln Navigator and other Ford vehicles

    Ford is recalling certain 2018-2023 Lincoln Navigator and Aviator vehicles, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera may fail to display when reversing, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD AVIATOR, NAVIGATOR, BRONCO, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V499000·2023-07-19

    Ford Transit Vans Recalled for Fuel Hose Fire Risk

    Quality Vans is recalling 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans with specific generators because a fuel hose may not be secured, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V791000·2022-10-20

    Ford Recalls 2022-2023 Transit Vehicles for HVAC Control Failure

    Ford is recalling 2022-2023 Transit vehicles because the HVAC controls, including defog and defrost, may stop working, increasing crash risk due to reduced visibility.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V621000·2022-08-12

    Ford Recalls 2022 Transit Vehicles for Missing Rearview Camera Module

    Ford is recalling 2022 Transit vehicles with rearview cameras due to a missing audio control module that prevents the camera image from displaying in reverse.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V384000·2022-05-27

    Ford F-Series and E-Series Vehicles Missing Tire Information on Safety Labels

    Ford is recalling certain 2022 F-Series and 2023 E-Series vehicles whose Safety Certification Labels are missing tire size, rim type, and pressure values. The missing information could lead to incorrect tire selection or pressure, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-250 SD, E-250, E-150, F-350 SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V575000·2020-09-23

    Ford Recalls 2020 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Electrical Defect

    Ford is recalling 620,246 2020 vehicles because a poor electrical connection may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V439000·2019-06-11

    Ford Transit Recall: Modified Glass Roof Hatches May Shatter

    LA West is recalling 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles with modified glass roof hatches that may shatter due to stress, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V333000·2019-04-29

    New England Wheels Recalls Modified Ford Transit and Ram Promaster Vehicles

    New England Wheels is recalling 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster vans modified with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats because the seat cushions may not stay locked in place during a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, RAM TRANSIT, PROMASTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V313000·2019-04-18

    MobilityTrans Recalls Modified Ford and Ram Vans with Defective Foldaway Seats

    Mobility Transportation Services is recalling modified Ford and Ram vans because foldaway seats may not stay locked during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, RAM, MOBILITY SPECIALISTS E-350, E-250, PROMASTER, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V271000·2019-04-03

    Ford E-150 and Transit Vans Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Defect

    Mobility Specialists is recalling 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans with wheelchair lifts that may fail, posing a tipping risk to users.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, MOBILITY SPECIALISTS E-150, TRANSIT, FORD E-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V238000·2019-03-26

    Vantage Recalls Shuttle Vehicles with Defective Foldaway Seat Locks

    Vantage Mobility is recalling specific shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats because the seat cushion may not remain locked in place during a crash or sudden stop.

    Product
    MERCEDES-BENZ — MERCEDES-BENZ, FORD, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500, TRANSIT, F-250
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V205000·2019-03-18

    Quality Van Recalls Ford Transit and E-350 Vehicles for Seat Defect

    Quality Van Sales is recalling 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vans because modified seat cushions may not stay locked in place during a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-350, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V618000·2016-08-24

    Ford Recalls 2015-2016 Transit Vehicles Due to Fuel System Clog Risk

    Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Transit vehicles with 3.2L diesel engines because metallic debris may clog the fuel system, potentially causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V350000·2016-05-24

    Ford Vans Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Platform Cracking and Bearing Issues

    New England Wheels is recalling Ford E-250, E-350, and Transit vans equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. The platform side plates may crack or bearings may shift, causing the platform to fall and injure the operator.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-250, E-350, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V331000·2016-05-20

    Ford Transit wheelchair lift platform defect recall

    National Van Builders is recalling 2015 Ford Transit vans with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts due to potential platform cracking or bearing displacement that could cause injury.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V188000·2016-04-04

    Ford Recalls 2015-2016 Transit Vehicles for Side Air Bag Defect

    Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Transit vehicles because the side curtain air bag may not deploy correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V111000·2016-02-25

    Ford Recalls 2015-2016 Transit Vehicles for Rear Seat Belt Defect

    Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Transit vans because rear seat belt buckles may fail to latch if damaged by heavy objects, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE24014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · fuel system, diesel
  • RQ24008 Recall Query · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2015 · powertrain 72 complaints, median 110,000 mi
  • 2016 · powertrain 58 complaints, median 105,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2017 · powertrain 37 complaints, median 106,000 mi
  • 2015 · engine 28 complaints, median 75,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

539 manufacturer service bulletins across 12 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.6/5 · 5 complaints
  • 2025: 4.6/5
  • 2024: 3.2/5 · 28 complaints · most complained-of: body
  • 2023: 2.1/5 · 56 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 2.5/5 · 37 complaints · most complained-of: electrical

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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