2016 Ford Transit problems
Owners have filed 211 complaints about the 2016 Ford Transit with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 28.4% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 9.5%.
Complaints211
Crashes11
Fires5
Injuries13
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Power train 28.4% · 60
Unknown or other 10.4% · 22
Engine 9.5% · 20
Structure 5.7% · 12
Electrical system 5.7% · 12
Fuel/propulsion system 5.2% · 11
Seat belts 5.2% · 11
Service brakes 3.8% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire, 13 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford Transit in this data, 2016 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2015 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 62 in the last three years against 51 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated the vehicle had not been driven since the vehicle was temporarily repaired by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train). The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the failure would recur. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Power train · reported at 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V767000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Power train
Dealership (wickstrom Ford lincoln) in barrington il refuses to repaid my vehicle safety recall (code: geuxoim). I scheduled an appointment on 9/22/2020 and the dealership sent me home because the part needs to be ordered. The dealership said they would call when parts arrive. Dealership never called, I called twice on 11/25/2020 and left a message. The dealership has not called. Power train · reported at 41,130 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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