2023 Ford Transit
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 188 |
| 2016 | 151 |
| 2017 | 95 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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, 20240117
19% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20230525
NHTSA Recall Number 23V122. Ford advises that parts are anticipated to be available 3rd Quarter 2023. This is six (6) months from now.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230315
13% of complaints: back over prevention — 7 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: wheels — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 22V791000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V071000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V122000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V499000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V598000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V102000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V805000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V542000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V591000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V226000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V168000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V242000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V339000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V442000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V315000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V876000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V623000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V061000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Ford Transit — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 22V791000 (electrical system, visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V071000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V122000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V499000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V598000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V102000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V805000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V542000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V591000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V226000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V168000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V242000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V339000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V442000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V315000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V876000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V623000 (steering, tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V061000 (structure) has been completed.
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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 "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Transit?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Transit have?
18 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.