The Lemon Index
20231st generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2024 Ford Transit hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2024 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Too new: partial score · most complaints: body structure
28 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V061000 (body structure), 25V876000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) and 25V623000 (steering) done? It has 10 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Ford sent dealers 86 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Ford's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 28 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
sliding passenger doors have no child safety locks.
2024 Ford Transit owner · NHTSA complaint 11604185
More owner reports
Passenger sliding doors have no child safety locks
NHTSA complaint 11604187
Purchased this new vehicle from the dealer and while driving from the dealership to my business, I heard a loud bang and the vehicle caught fire.
NHTSA complaint 11631096
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 35.8M views · 2015–2025 Ford Transit
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical710K views
Ford Transit | Radio removal 2015-2019Enfig · 308K views · 6 videos - Oil changes & service669K views
6 must-know maintenance tips for the Ford Transit 2013 to 2018Haynes Manuals · 294K views · 5 videos - Brakes & ABS451K views
2016 Ford Transit - How to Replace Rear Brake Pads - DIYDan the Fix it Man · 133K views · 5 videos - Starter, alternator & belts378K views
Urgent Timing Belt (Wet Belt) Replacement | 2019 Ford Transit at 66K Miles | The Car EditionThe Car Edition Ltd · 378K views
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- Gauges, lights & wiring336K views
2015-2019 FORD TRANSIT VAN OIL CHANGE REQUIRED SERVICE LIGHT RESET - DIYDan the Fix it Man · 167K views · 3 videos - Transmission & shifter277K views
How to Change the Transmission Fluid for 2015/2021 Ford Transit 250 350Less Expensive fix · 79K views · 4 videos - Windows, doors & mirrors159K views
2015 Ford Transit Mirror ReplacementAndrew Derr · 116K views · 2 videos - Fuel pump, filter & tank134K views
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Before you buy, watch
2015-2025 Ford Transit review, 5 major problems, Ford will not. Ford Transit 15 passenger reviewrepairvehicle · 438K views
Top 5 Problems Ford Transit 250 Van 2015-2025 5th Generation1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 50K views
2016 Ford Transit T-150 Explorer Conversion Van WalkaroundPeoria Ford Commercial Fleet · 1.1M viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2024 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 86 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer…
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2444 to add 2024 model year vehicles
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 10
- Body structure · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
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.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · recall issued 2025 New: most likely still open
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- Steering · recall issued 2025
An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.
Show all 10 recalls
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2024
Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.
- Equipment · recall issued 2024
The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
- Steering · recall issued 2024
The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
- Steering · recall issued 2024
The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
- Tires · recall issued 2024
The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2024
An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Every Ford Transit year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 10 Ford Transit years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2024 Ford Transit reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about a fifth as many complaints as the average car per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 21; 100 is average). The Ford Transit year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2019.
What are the most common 2024 Ford Transit problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (21%), electrical (18%) and engine (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Transit have?
10 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2024 Ford Transit safe?
NHTSA gave it 3 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Ford Transit have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
What Ford Transit year is better than the 2024?
Nearby, the 2021 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (less than a sixth as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2019 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works