Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ford Transit has 21 recalls, 144 complaints.
21
Recalls
144
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V103000
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 (unive...
18V275000
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 a...
19V333000
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 equippe...
19V183000
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 W...
19V205000
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 Folda...
18V782000
SEATS
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numb...
19V332000
SEATS
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedma...
19V271000
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-Seri...
19V767000
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 un...
19V329000
SEATS
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Fold...
21V631000
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 install...
19V247000
SEATS
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES f...
19V313000
SEATS
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline v...
19V229000
SEATS
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped wit...
19V238000
SEATS
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shutt...
17V668000
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 a...
17V408000
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...
16V618000
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...
16V188000
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 ...
16V111000
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 ...
25V572000
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, ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 Ford Transit VAN RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear camera image has inverted, unable to see clearly, FORD did not add my vehicle to NHTSA RECA... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This complaint is specifically related to Ford Recall 16S32 / NHTSA Campaign 16V618000 regarding the... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The backup camera on my Transit does not work. When in reverse the screen turns blue or says camera ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and ac... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the v... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle back up camera goes out when reversing. Not every time, but intermittently, maybe 50% of... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear view camera either goes out or is upside down. Went out so hit something. Luckily no real dama... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The car has the same problem it had before the recall. The dealer who supposedly fixed it says it's ... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Summary of Complaint: The brake lines on my vehicle failed at highway speed (75 mph on I-65) while m... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Ford automotive previously repaired the flexible driveshaft coupling, on my vehicle at about 57k mil... |
| May 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost... |
| May 5, 2025 | ENGINE | I am a victim of odometer tampering, the odometer has been rolled back and I traded my truck for it ... |
| May 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving for approximately 6 hours in the rain. When I returned to my home location and filled ... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Recurring Intermittent abrupt downshifting to first gear at highway speeds. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVING DOWN THE HWYWAY THE TRANSMISSION WILL KICK OUT OF SIXTH GEAR . SOMETIMES IT GOES TO FIFTH. S... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I own a 2016 Ford Transit (VIN [XXX] ) and the rear camera goes blank when the car is going in rever... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was going up hill and I heard a pop and smoke started to come out form the center console and then... |
| Jan 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Failed Reductant Heater, poor SCR performance (requiring a new SCR) and EGR failure at 8 years, 132k... |