2016 Ford Transit engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Ford Transit — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This complaint is specifically related to Ford Recall 16S32 / NHTSA Campaign 16V618000 regarding the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failure. My vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ) has experienced the exact mechanical failure described in this recall, resulting in metal debris throughout the fuel system and a…”
filed Feb 19, 2026
“I am a victim of odometer tampering, the odometer has been rolled back and I traded my truck for it under the premise that it had 57000 miles. I am currently taking the perpetrator to civil court to recuperate the money that is owed me by the low mileage fraud, in Cincinnati OH, Hamilton County. I…”
filed Aug 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (EGS) monitor that…
SSM 54690 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Transit | 5 | 18% |
| 2023 Transit | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2020 Transit | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 Transit | 14 | 25% |
| 2017 Transit | 16 | 16% |
| 2015 Transit | 35 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Transit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.