The Ford Transit is a versatile and practical lineup of full-size vans and passenger wagons designed for commercial and personal use. Known for its spacious interior, configurable seating options, and impressive cargo capacity, the Transit is a popular choice for businesses, organizations, and families alike. The Transit offers a range of body styles, roof heights, and wheelbase lengths to suit different needs and applications, from transportation services to cargo hauling. Equipped with modern technology features and available with various powertrain options, the Ford Transit delivers a comfortable and efficient driving experience. Whether used for passenger transport, cargo delivery, or camper conversions, the Transit is a reliable and versatile option that excels in performance and functionality.
FORD TRANSIT PROBLEMS

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Worst Year
2015
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Worst Module
Transmission

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
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Best and Worst Years
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Best Choice
2001 Transit
Car owners are faced with the first problems after 44000 miles.
Total Complaints:
1 issues
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Worst Choice
2015 Transit
Car owners are faced with the first problems after 100 miles.
Total Complaints:
199 issues
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Power Train Issues:
- Driveshaft and Coupling Issues. Frequent failures and recalls related to the driveshaft, flexible couplings, and driveline components leading to vehicle vibrations, noise, and loss of power.
- Transmission Problems. Reports of transmissions going out, failing torque converters, shifting issues, and stalls.
- Driveshaft and Coupling Issues. Frequent failures and recalls related to the driveshaft, flexible couplings, and driveline components leading to vehicle vibrations, noise, and loss of power.
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2. Brake Issues:
- Brake Failures. Soft brakes, failures to stop, and repairs linked to defective or disconnected driveshafts.
- ABS Issues. Broken ABS tone rings leading to inoperable ABS and stability control systems.
- Brake Failures. Soft brakes, failures to stop, and repairs linked to defective or disconnected driveshafts.
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3. Structural Issues:
- Door Problems. Sliding door hinges breaking, doors jumping tracks and not closing properly.
- Exterior Issues. Issues with paint adherence, rusting components, and panels flexing during high winds.
- Door Problems. Sliding door hinges breaking, doors jumping tracks and not closing properly.
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4. Electrical Issues:
- Instrument Panel Malfunctions. Problems with the instrument panel losing connection to modules and turning off during driving.
- Electrical System Issues. Wiring problems being eaten by rats, battery drainage, and incorrect wiring setups.
- Instrument Panel Malfunctions. Problems with the instrument panel losing connection to modules and turning off during driving.
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5. Safety and Miscellaneous Issues:
- Safety Restraints. Seat belt anchor bolt failures during accidents, and rear passenger seat belts binding.
- Engine and Acceleration Problems. Engine stalls, loss of power, and issues with the throttle body.
- Safety Restraints. Seat belt anchor bolt failures during accidents, and rear passenger seat belts binding.
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- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
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- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
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- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
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- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
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- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
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- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
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- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
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- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
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- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
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- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
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- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
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