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All cars · Ford Transit · 2024

2024 Ford Transit. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index21100 = average car
Complaints28NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold152,738U.S. model year
Per 100K sold18complaints

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure21%
Electrical18%
Engine18%
Wheels14%
Tires11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2802201

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 10

  • 26V061000 Feb 2026 Structure / Frame And Members

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A loss of drive power or brake failure increases the risk of a crash.

    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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.

  • 25V876000 Dec 2025 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor /

    Defect. 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. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    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.

  • 25V623000 Sep 2025 Steering

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591. An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.

    Risk. Incorrect tires and an incorrect steering coupler cover can cause a loss of brake function, loss of steering control, or damage to tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle. Additionally, dealers will remove the steering coupler cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S95. Vehicle I

  • 25V315000 May 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is avail

  • 24V805000 Oct 2024 Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-102. 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.

    Risk. Rear wheel lock-up or separation of the wheel from the axle shaft can result in loss of vehicle control or loss of drive power. In addition, the vehicle may roll in park if the parking brake is not applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the rear axle shaft bolts, replace incorrect bolts as necessary, and fill the differential fluid if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S67.

  • 24V636000 Aug 2024 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. 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.

    Risk. An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S53.

  • 24V591000 Aug 2024 Steering / Column

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. 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.

    Risk. A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S48.

  • 24V542000 Jul 2024 Steering / Electric Power Assist System

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

    Risk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.

  • 24V226000 Mar 2024 Tires

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.

    Risk. Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S21.

  • 24V102000 Feb 2024 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. 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.

    Risk. Wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the rear axle, and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S05.

Manufacturer communications 86

Ford filed 86 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

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Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
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★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2015–2025 Ford Transit, 35.8M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical6710K
Oil changes & service5669K
Brakes & ABS5451K
Starter, alternator & belts1378K
Gauges, lights & wiring3336K
Transmission & shifter4277K
Windows, doors & mirrors2159K
Fuel pump, filter & tank2134K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2021121399,745Transmission & drivetrain
2022243099,382Backup camera
20233859129,009Electrical
20242128152,738Body structure

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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