2015 Ford Transit vs 2016 Ford Transit
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 192 | 155 |
| Recall campaigns | 26 | 21 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 203 | 233 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 73,210 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Transit | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 78 | 60 |
| Engine | 35 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 8 |
| Structure | 10 | 12 |
| Steering | 8 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 18 |
| Stalling | 26 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.