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2016 Ford Transit Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 21 NHTSA recalls and 146 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Transit

The 2016 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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26/100

Avoid This Year — 2016 Ford Transit

The 2016 Ford Transit is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

21
NHTSA Recalls
21 recalls on record
146
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Ford Transit (21)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V103000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V275000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V333000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V183000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V205000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V782000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V271000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V767000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V329000

Showing 10 of 21 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Ford Transit

Based on 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
56
Unknown Or Other
16
Engine
10
Structure
10
Electrical System
8
Steering
7
Seat Belts
7
Engine And Engine Cooling
4
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Ford Transit — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 3 complaints 2015 188 complaints 2016 146 complaints 2017 95 complaints 2018 55 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 79 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Ford Transit

Is the 2016 Ford Transit reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ford Transit has 21 recalls and 146 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Transit have?
The 2016 Ford Transit has 21 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Transit?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Ford Transit are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Ford Transit safe to buy?
The 2016 Ford Transit has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 21 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Transit should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Transit are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.