Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1.7× | 1 | Wheel & Tire | Few |
| 2025 | 4 | −50% | 4 | Brake | Average |
| 2024 | 28 | 1.4× | 10 | Wheel & Tire | Average |
| 2023 | 60 | 2.3× | 18 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2022 | 39 | typical | 16 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2021 | 24 | −54% | 4 | Wheel & Tire | Good |
| 2020 | 84 | 1.7× | 9 | Seat | Caution |
| 2019 | 37 | −44% | 9 | Brake | Good |
| 2018 | 58 | −43% | 14 | Engine | Good |
| 2017 | 98 | −25% | 18 | Transmission | Average |
| 2016 | 156 | 1.3× | 21 | Transmission | Average |
| 2015 | 193 | 1.6× | 26 | Transmission | Caution |
| 2014 | 3 | −96% | 3 | Transmission | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Transit year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Ford Transit problems
Latest Ford Transit recalls
Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 12, 2026.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit vehicles. The brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Structure › Frame and members
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cross member fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S04.
Back over prevention › Display function
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V183. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit may not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.
Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford Transit should you avoid?
2023, 2020 and 2015 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Transit years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2023.
What is the best year for the Ford Transit?
2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other Transit years at the same age, followed by 2021 and 2025. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Ford Transit problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (238), engine & cooling (124) and electrical system (106). Transmission complaints peak in the 2015 model year.
How many recalls has the Ford Transit had?
65 recalls across 2014–2026. The model year with the most is 2015. See all Ford Transit recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.