2016 Ford Transit power train problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Ford Transit — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the rubber-flexible coupling between the transmission became shredded into pieces and the vehicle swerved off the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“I purchased this vehicle, used, back in 2024 from STG Auto Group of Montclair. At the time I purchased the vehicle, they informed me there were no open recalls and ensured me the vehicle was safe to operate. About a year later, the driveshaft coupling (NHTSA 17V408000) completely sheared and I lost…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408…Campaign 19V767000 · Oct 25, 2019
- Cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front…Campaign 19V103000 · Feb 21, 2019
- In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the…Campaign 17V408000 · Jun 26, 2017
Power Train problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Transit | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Transit | 13 | 25% |
| 2022 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 Transit | 6 | 26% |
| 2020 Transit | 17 | 20% |
| 2019 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 Transit | 11 | 20% |
| 2017 Transit | 40 | 41% |
| 2015 Transit | 78 | 41% |
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.