Question 1

Is the Ford TRANSIT reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Ford TRANSIT has 1,016 total NHTSA complaints across 10 model years. The most reliable years are 2021 (32 complaints), 2024 (35 complaints), 2019 (44 complaints). Years to avoid: 2015 (267 complaints), 2016 (206 complaints), 2017 (130 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Ford TRANSIT should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2015, 2016, 2017 Ford TRANSIT. The 2015 model has the most complaints (267) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Ford TRANSIT?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Ford TRANSIT are 2021 (32 complaints), 2024 (35 complaints), 2019 (44 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2024	35	sliding passenger doors have no child safety locks...	Excellent Reliability
2023	73	All the dash warning lights come on. Parking limit...	Average
2022	51	The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact ...	Above Average
2021	32	Picked up vehicle and heard several bangs from the...	Excellent Reliability
2020	104	NOTICED THAT A PUMP (FUEL???) WAS CYCLING ON WHEN ...	Average
2019	44	ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT...	Above Average
2018	74	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONT...	Average
2017	130	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DR...	Below Average
2016	206	DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ...	Avoid This Year
2015	267	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DR...	Avoid This Year

Ford TRANSIT — All Years

Ford TRANSIT — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid