MYRModel Year Report

2023 Ford Transit

● Typical for this model
2023 Ford Transit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:02:06.323Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
60
Recalls
19

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 192 complaints 2015 2016: 155 complaints 2017: 98 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2019: 37 complaints 2019 2020: 84 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 39 complaints 2023: 60 complaints 2023 60 2024: 28 complaints 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 192 complaints 2015 2016: 155 complaints 2016 2017: 98 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2018 2019: 37 complaints 2019 2020: 84 complaints 2020 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 39 complaints 2022 2023: 60 complaints 2023 60 2024: 28 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 192 complaints 2015 2016: 155 complaints 2016 2017: 98 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2018 2019: 37 complaints 2019 2020: 84 complaints 2020 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 39 complaints 2022 2023: 60 complaints 2023 60 2024: 28 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027

2023: 60 complaints

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YearComplaints
20011
20143
2015192
2016155
201798
201857
201937
202084
202124
202239
202360
202428
20254
20265
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

23% · 14 reports
CRASH
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Rear differential or axle suffered catastrophic failure on highway, causing both rear wheels to lock up and the driveshaft to shear off/separate from the differential housing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-17

Electrical system

23% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and sensor.

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Secondary alternator fails to charge lithium battery bank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30

The rearview/360-degree camera system on my 2023 Ford Transit 350 continues to fail, resulting in the rearview camera image and/or other camera views becoming unavailable. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18

Also filed under Visibility/wiper

Blind spot detection system has frequent false alerts when no vehicles are present. Also, it often does not activate when a vehicle IS present. Totally unreliable and a safety risk if depended upon.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-25

Back over prevention

15% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.

CRASH

Engine

13% · 8 reports
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Followup on previous complaint. Manufacturer unable to perform recall on body because of lift package. Package was installed by manufacturer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-04

Ford states they are unable to repair this recall #26V061 because the van is lifted, which was a marketing strategy done by Ford on the assembly line. They want the customer to shop dealers and see if anyone can do it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30

Steering

10% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

19 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2022-11-11Electrical system, visibility22V791000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S65.

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    2023-03-28Fuel system, gasoline23V071000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles. The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S04.

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    2023-04-20Visibility23V122000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles equipped with the Special Vehicle Operations Accessory Service Kit #1 or #2 with a High Specification Vehicle Interface Connector.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the auxiliary wire harness by modifying the wire harness to include the necessary twisted loop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2023-08-07Fuel system, gasoline23V499000 Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Quality Vans customer service at 1-480-464-7007.

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    2023-11-20Back over prevention23V598000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners.

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    2024-03-04Power train24V102000 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.

    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.

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    2024-07-24Seats24V552000 A&J Vans Inc (A&J) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined.

    Remedy: A&J will inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact A&J customer service at 920-775-9333.

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    2024-12-13Power train24V805000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-102.

    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.

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    2025-01-10Steering24V542000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package.

    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.

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    2025-02-14Steering24V591000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles.

    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.

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    2025-03-26Tires24V226000 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.

    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.

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    2025-04-21Visibility25V168000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-791.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S23.

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    2025-05-23Back over prevention25V242000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-598.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S38.

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    2025-06-23Electrical system25V339000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V415. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C19.

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    2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair,...

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

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    2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 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,...

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

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    2026-02-05Equipment adaptive/mobility25V876000 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...

    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.

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    2026-04-10Steering, tires25V623000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591.

    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.

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    2026-05-22Structure26V061000 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.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2023 Ford Transit — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Back over prevention: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 22V791000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 23V071000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V122000 · Visibility
  • Recall 23V499000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V598000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V102000 · Power train
  • Recall 24V552000 · Seats
  • Recall 24V805000 · Power train
  • Recall 24V542000 · Steering
  • Recall 24V591000 · Steering
  • Recall 24V226000 · Tires
  • Recall 25V168000 · Visibility
  • Recall 25V242000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V339000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 25V623000 · Steering, tires
  • Recall 26V061000 · Structure
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FAQ

Is the 2023 Ford Transit reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Ford Transit is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Transit?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Transit have?
19 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.