Should I Buy a Ford Transit?
Complete buying guide for the Ford Transit: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.
12Model Years
766Total Complaints
150Total Recalls
Best Years to Buy
These Ford Transit model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:
Years to Avoid
These model years have the most complaints and known issues:
Common Problems Across All Years
- Rearview Camera Malfunction — 7 reports
- Parking Brake Failure — 4 reports
- Rearview Camera Malfunction — 3 reports
- Brake Pedal Disconnection — 1 reports
- Engine Connecting Rod Defects — 1 reports
- Rearview Camera Software Malfunction — 1 reports
- Wheelchair Restraint Securement — 1 reports
- Engine Crossmember Not Secured Properly — 1 reports
- Steering Control Loss Due To Incorrect Bolts/Corrosion — 1 reports
- Rear Axle Shaft Bolt Issues / Lubricant Deficiency — 1 reports
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Reliability |
| 2026 |
0 |
0 |
0/100 |
| 2025 |
2 |
4 |
40/100 |
| 2024 |
23 |
10 |
30/100 |
| 2023 |
49 |
19 |
45/100 |
| 2022 |
35 |
16 |
45/100 |
| 2021 |
26 |
4 |
55/100 |
| 2020 |
78 |
9 |
65/100 |
| 2019 |
83 |
9 |
45/100 |
| 2018 |
53 |
14 |
55/100 |
| 2017 |
92 |
18 |
45/100 |
| 2016 |
142 |
21 |
45/100 |
| 2015 |
183 |
26 |
45/100 |