2016 Ford Transit problems
The Ford Transit is a family of light commercial vehicles manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1965, primarily as a cargo van, but also available in other configurations including a large passenger van (marketed as the Ford Tourneo in some markets since 1995), cutaway van chassis, and a pickup truck. The vehicle is also known as the Ford T-Series (T-150, T-250, T-350), a nomenclature shared with Ford's other light commercial vehicles, the Ford F-Series trucks, and the Ford E-Series chassis. As of 2015, 8 million Transit vans have been sold, making it the third best-selling van of all time and has been produced across four basic platform generations (debuting in 1965, 1986, 2000, and 2013 respectively), with various "facelift" versions of each.
The first product of the merged Ford of Europe, the Transit was originally marketed in Western Europe and Australia. By the end of the twentieth century, it was marketed nearly globally with the exception of North America until 2013 when it replaced the Ford E-Series van. Upon its introduction in North America, the Transit quickly became the best-selling van of any type in the United States, minivan sales included.
That mirrors the success the Transit has achieved in Europe, where it has been the best-selling light commercial vehicle for forty years, and in some countries the term "Transit" has passed into common usage as a generic trademark applying to any light commercial van in the Transit's size bracket.
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Common 2016 Ford Transit problems
The Ford Transit 2016 has been reported to have common problems related to the transmission system, as indicated by various sources.
In the 2016 Ford Transit, there have been specific issues with the drive shaft leaking and hesitation during certain moments on the road.
The transmission clipping issue in the 2017 Ford Transit is another example of transmission problems that have affected this model year. While not as severe as the issues in the 2015 and 2016 models, the 2017 Transit still had transmission-related problems that could impact its performance and reliability.
These transmission problems can be costly to repair, with a standard Ford Transit replacement costing between $4,000 and $6,000. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of these issues when considering purchasing a Ford Transit, particularly the 2015, 2016, and 2017 models, to ensure that you are making an informed decision and are prepared for any potential repair costs.
What problems does the 2016 Transit van have?
12 Common Problems with the Ford Transit Van Engine
- Turbocharger Failures. One of the more prevalent issues faced by Ford Transit owners is turbocharger failure. ...
- EGR Valve Problems. ...
- Injector Faults. ...
- Timing Chain Tensioner Issues. ...
- Coolant Leaks. ...
- Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. ...
- Electrical Issues. ...
- Glow Plug Failure.
Is a 2016 Ford Transit a good van?
Edmunds says
With a wide variety of configurations, a choice of powerful and fuel-efficient engines and easygoing driving manners, the feature-rich 2016 Ford Transit Van offers exceptional refinement and flexibility for a full-size cargo van.
How many miles will a 2016 Ford Transit last?
around 300,000 miles
The Ford Transit has an expected mileage of around 150,000 miles. However, if you take good care of your van and ensure that it gets all the regular maintenance it needs, you can expect a mileage of around 300,000 miles. Some van owners have reported actively using their vehicles for 10 to 15 years.
What is the transmission problem on the 2016 Ford Transit?
The 2016 Transit had reported issues with the drive shaft leaking. It also experienced hesitation during some moments on the road. In 2016, there was a recall of the automatic powertrain system. The 2017 variety had issues with transmission clipping.
What problems does the 2016 Transit van have?
12 Common Problems with the Ford Transit Van Engine
- Turbocharger Failures. One of the more prevalent issues faced by Ford Transit owners is turbocharger failure. ...
- EGR Valve Problems. ...
- Injector Faults. ...
- Timing Chain Tensioner Issues. ...
- Coolant Leaks. ...
- Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. ...
- Electrical Issues. ...
- Glow Plug Failure.
How many miles will a 2016 Ford Transit last?
around 300,000 miles
The Ford Transit has an expected mileage of around 150,000 miles. However, if you take good care of your van and ensure that it gets all the regular maintenance it needs, you can expect a mileage of around 300,000 miles. Some van owners have reported actively using their vehicles for 10 to 15 years.
What is the problem with the Ford Transit 2.0 TDCi engine?
The 2.0 TDCi models have suffered from poor performance which was traced back to a faulty turbocharger actuator. The TDCi also had problems with the engine failing to respond when pressure was placed on the accelerator.
Is a Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi engine problems?
Unreliability due to wear
This is one of the most common problems of all Ford Transit engines, including the Ford Transit VM 2.2 TDCi engine. When it has been driven for quite a high mileage, it gets to a point where it needs to be replaced.
2016 Ford Transit car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Transit problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Structure problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Ford Transit vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2016 Ford Transit
The NHTSA has received 117 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Ford Transit. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2016 Ford Transit vehicles.
2024-10-16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-11
- VIN: 1FBAX2CV8GK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the message "High Temperature - Pull Over Safely" was displayed. The contact stated that upon decelerating, the temperature gauge dropped, then started fluctuating from normal to high temperature. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence. The contact stated while driving to the dealer the following day, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the EGR was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact of Ford Campaign Number: 18M06; which the contact related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the campaign had expired. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2024-09-17
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-17
- VIN: 1FBAX2CM6GK
- Components: SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that there was a loud squeaking noise while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 72,419.
2024-09-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-03
- VIN: 1FTYE1CM6GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while an employee was driving above 15 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally with loud clanking sounds. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who determined that the driveshaft was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced on three separate occasions which included under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train), but the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2024-06-26
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-18
- VIN: 1FTBW3UG2GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: driveshaft coupler failed Ford refuses to fix damaged parts from coupler failure. Received notice of safety recall 10-25-2023. Recall was issued 10-25-2019 but I was never notified of a recall. (recall notices are sent by mail) once recall notice was received 10-25-2023 I tried countless times to have recall done but parts were never available. Finally took to the dealer and had them place the part on order (backorder) to be filled when available on/or around 1-2024. Failure happened 4-18-2024 with the recall part still on backorder damaging all brake lines and fuel lines all at the same time. This part should have been available when the vehicle was taken to the dealership for repair in Jan. 2024 and fixed. Not until a Failure happens that could of cost the lives of X-people on a highway due to parts not being available for a Major recall like this one.
2024-04-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-02
- VIN: 1FTBW2CG2GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with driveshaft failure. The dealer determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer, who then referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
2024-03-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-06
- VIN: 1FBZX2YM1GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact had received a recall notification and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the flexible coupling was replaced as an interim repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train). The contact stated while an employee was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure was related NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the mechanic attempted to order the part from the manufacturer, but the manufacturer informed the mechanic that only an authorized dealer could perform the repair. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft assembly and other unknown parts had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer sent a claim to the manufacturer for the repair; however, the manufacturer informed the dealer that they could not cover the repair of the vehicle because the flexible coupling was not replaced after another 40,000 miles, which resulted in the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
2024-02-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-01
- VIN: 1FTBW3UV4GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Had driveshaft parts replaced on recall. After recall, driveshaft produced an obtrusive rpm-proportional grinding noise, especially on acceleration or slow turns.
2024-02-21
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-16
- VIN: 1FTYR1ZM0GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission Failed. It shifts when it should'nt on interstate downshifts and could cause a accident, took it to the dealership. Please read below Ford Dealership diagnostics. CUSTOMER STATES TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WHEN IT SHOULDNT”’TRANSMISSION SERVICE REQUIRED ERROR MESSAGE SHOWS UP ON DASH PLEASE intermitent light when acts up. Ford Dealership DIAGNOSE-- AND ADVISE. CAUSE: TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR/ LEADFRAME DIAGNOSTICS AND TESTING" VERIFIED CUSTOMERS CONCERN PULLED DTCS P0707 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW, P01702 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT . . - INTERMITTENT, P1921 TRANSMISSION RANGE SIGNAL, P0706 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE, P0707 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR ' CIRCUIT LOW,_P0316 MISFIRE DETECTED ON START UP, PERFORMED TESTING LOAD TESTED CIRCUITS FOR TRANSMISSION RANGE WIRING BACK TO THE PCM, ALL ' CIRCUITS PASSED, INTERNAL ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR/- TOTAL 3159.99 MOLDED LEADFRAME, QUOTED REPLACEMENT CUSTOMER DECLINED -REPAIRS AT THIS TIME. Also found all kinds of complaints about this transmission on internet and recalls but my VIN does not qualify for the recall.
2024-02-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-25
- VIN: 1FTBW2CM3GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was abnormal sound of a lose part underneath the vehicle near the front driver’s side seat and front passenger’s side seat. The dealer was contacted, and it was determined that the failure was related to a driveshaft failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-02-16
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-12
- VIN: 1FTYR1ZM5GK
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Instrument panel turns off on and on during driving. No ability to see speed, acceleration, engine heat, fuel, or any lights at all (unable to see warning lights like engine light or airbag or tire pressure and not even able to use blinkers or high lights). Problem occurs during driving (will even turn off and on many times within same driving session) but will also happen while car is sitting just with ignition on. Took to dealer and they couldnt find the problem, told me to (and I quote) “continue driving until it gets worse” so they could find the problem later on. Romano Ford in Fayetteville NY told us to continue using the vehicle while the instrument panels contiously turns off and on, disregarding the safety issues of not being able to monitor anything while driving (speed, heat, fuel, warnings, blinkers or anything!). When we scanned the vehicle for DTCs it comes up as the instrument panel is losing connection to every single module in the vehicle, and they for some reason do not see this as dangerous.
2024-01-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-22
- VIN: 1FTYR2ZM8GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was towed to the office and then towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft, brakes, and fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 142,612.
2023-12-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-24
- VIN: 1FTYR1ZM0GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My ford van has vibrations between 20-40 miles. Many other ford transits has recalls for this. The issues is with the drive shaft and the drive shaft yoke.
2023-11-17
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-17
- VIN: 1FTYR1ZMXGK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: On 17 November, 2023, at approximately 12 PM, I was traveling down the highway at approximately 55 mph. I suddenly heard a loud pop coming from directly under the cab and a subsequent rattling. It lasted for about 15 seconds, went away, and then lasted for another five seconds before completely stopping. Upon parking the vehicle, I crawled underneath and noticed that the flex coupling between the transmission and drive axle was missing two big chunks, and it appeared that a part of that material was lodged into the fire wall above the transmission underneath the floorboard. Also, present was a lot of strands of fiberglass from the coupling material. I immediately searched the Internet for some information regarding this and came upon an active recall that was published in 2019 for certain Ford transits manufactured 2015 to 2017. My vehicle is a 2016 Ford transit 250. It is my belief that this coupling issue that Ford published for recalls was not caught on my vehicle, and I have a concern that my vehicle may have fallen under that safety recall. Would like to know if an inspection could be done and some research to determine if my vehicle, in fact, falls within that recall.
2023-11-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-24
- VIN: 1FTYR2CG9GK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Vehicle goes into "limp" mode while on highway losing the ability to control the acceleration. The van has to coast to a stop, turn off the engine, then restart. The throttle body was replaced twice (3/2/21 and 11/21/22). This causes a major safety risk for the driver, passenger and all other drivers on the road. Losing control of the vehicle mechanically without warning and in such a sporadic fashion is unacceptable at this age and mileage. 170,245 miles & 219,118 miles.
2023-11-02
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 1FTBW2XG9GK
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Freeway driving at rush hour, engine light came on suddenly, no other previous warning, with catastrophic engine failure, pull over immediately. I was able to coast to shoulder. No injuries. Could have caused an accident. Van is now at dealer, diagnosis unknown.
2023-10-19
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-09
- VIN: 1FTYE2YG1GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from an unknown location prompting her to attempt to slow the vehicle after which she became aware that the brake was not functioning properly. The contact stated that with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard the vehicle failed to slow as intended; violently coming to a complete stop on the shoulder of the roadway where the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the driveshaft assembly had failed, damaging the brake lines, resulting in a loss of the hydraulic brake functionality. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 125,000.
2023-10-19
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-17
- VIN: 1FDWS8PV8GK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Winnebago Fuse RV built on a 2016 Ford Transit chassis and equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro HT, Tire Size: 195/75/R16, DOT Number: T7W7HUH. The contact stated that while inspecting the RV it was discovered that all four tires had developed cracks that extended around the outer walls of the tires. The cause of the cracks was not yet determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,068.
2023-10-11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-13
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FBZX2YM7GK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The involved individual was found with altered mental status on a highway on 8/13/2023. The vehicle he had been driving was found in the highway median a few hundred feet away. He was admitted to a local hospital, diagnosed with blunt force injuries of the head, and pronounced brain dead on 8/14/2023. Autopsy examination revealed fractures of the skull, subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cerebral cortical contusions. Mechanical vehicle inspection revealed that the driveshaft flexible joint failed while the vehicle was in motion, with resulting driveshaft uncoupling and severe damage to surrounding vehicle components including the brake and fuel lines. Investigation was consistent with the decedent exiting the moving motor vehicle.
2023-09-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FDYR5PM9GK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, it spontaneously caught fire. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The doors failed to open. After the fire, the owner noticed that the wires were hanging from the door panel. The owner was able to extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries. The fire department was not contacted. The air bags were deployed. A police report was not filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact referenced the failure of Ford recall number 17S34.
2023-09-07
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-02
- VIN: 1FTYE2YMXGK
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the interior door handle detached, trapping the contact inside the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic and determined that the failure was with the door handle bracket and switch. The door handle was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 145,561.
2023-08-03
SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-03
- VIN: 1FBZX2ZM1GK
- Components: SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: The setbel latches brake easily, the outer holding of the latch brakes down quickly and leaves only the small plastic latch and they brake. Also, the upholstery on the seats wears down and disintegrate, this happens with one of the double seats in the rear of the vehicle.
2023-06-28
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-14
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle, but no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over into a parking lot and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the brake cable line had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
2023-06-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-22
- VIN: 1FTYR2ZM3GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake line fractured, and there was a humming noise, and the driveshaft disintegrated from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence; however, a month later, the vehicle was towed to the dealer for a scheduled appointment. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a disassembled accelerator assembly. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V408000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
2023-05-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-16
- VIN: 1FTYR1ZM0GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The driveshaft carriage bearing that connects the two driveshafts together. The center of the carriage bearing is deteriorating and causing a bad vibrations. This has progressively gotten worse and now can feel the vibrations at any speed.
2023-02-07
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-07
- VIN: 1FTYR1YM2GK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My van was called for a change of part called a coupler or quibo. The fact is that after this repair under warranty, the vehicle vibrates at 40m/h. I went back to the dealer and they told me that the toque converter was damaged and that it would cost me $3,546 to fix it. The vehicle went into recall perfectly and now it is failing due to the same repair
2016 Ford Transit recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 20 recalls for different components of the 2016 Ford Transit.
2021-08-11
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
- Consequence: Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.
2019-10-25
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
- Consequence: If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final remedy is available. The final remedy will consist of installation of a driveshaft front section equipped with a mechanical u-joint in place of the flexible coupling. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S38. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-408.
2019-04-29
- Manufacturer: New England Wheels
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
2019-04-26
- Manufacturer: Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.
2019-04-18
- Manufacturer: Mobility Transportation Services
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
2019-04-03
- Manufacturer: Mobility Specialists, Inc.
- Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Summary: Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
- Consequence: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy: Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2019-03-28
- Manufacturer: Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.
2019-03-26
- Manufacturer: Vantage Mobility International, LLC
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
2019-03-22
- Manufacturer: TransitWorks
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
2019-03-18
- Manufacturer: Quality Van Sales, Inc.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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 Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.
2019-03-06
- Manufacturer: Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
- Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Summary: Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
- Consequence: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy: Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. Fenton's number for this recall is RI61396.
2019-03-01
- Manufacturer: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.
2019-02-21
- Manufacturer: XL Hybrids INC
- Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Summary: XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
- Consequence: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
- Remedy: XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.
2018-11-06
- Manufacturer: National Van Builders, Inc.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.
2018-04-30
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
- Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.
2017-10-23
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
- Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.
2017-06-26
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Summary: 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 vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
- Consequence: If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S15.
2016-08-24
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Summary: 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 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
- Consequence: If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.
2016-04-04
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.
- Consequence: A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-orient the side curtain air bag assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13.
2016-02-25
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured February 13, 2014, to January 13, 2016 and equipped with rear passenger seats. The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle. The damage may prevent the buckle from latching or from remaining latched.
- Consequence: An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify or replace the seat belt buckles, depending on their location in the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S06.
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