Total Complaints
28 filings
FORD TRANSIT · model year
28 NHTSA complaints, and 10 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2024FORDTRANSIT carries 28 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2024 TRANSIT is structure:body with 5 filings, followed by tires (3) and wheels (3). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 10 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2024 TRANSIT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
28 filings
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-102. Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
TIRES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
STEERING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591. An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraint
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicle
STEERING:COLUMN
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.
While traveling straight at approximately 30 miles per hour, the front differential locked, causing the front wheels to lock and abruptly stopped the vehicle. Vehicle was towed to a Ford dealership, which verified the differential failed, and not due to lack of lubricant. There were no symptoms prior to failure. The abruptness of the stop caused the operator to suffer whiplash like symptoms.
See the attached video..the car was not serviced before..this the assembly factory negligence..they didn't secure the nodes properly
My backup camera goes black and radio buttons do not work when this happens. They replaced apim and harness wires but did not solve the problem. They say they cannot replace radio because not on recall list. My van is under warranty. My van has the same issue as the recalls but not on the list. I've been having this issue since I bought the van. It needs to be on the recall list so I can get this issue fixed.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 ( BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
A car dealership sold me a brand new vehicle that had an open recall.
A car dealership sold me a brand new vehicle that had an open recall.
A car dealership sold me a brand new vehicle that had an open recall.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact stated that he was unable to rent the vehicle on Turo. The contact received information on NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted; however, only a recorded message was available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed either a blank or a distorted image. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a software update was performed on the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after the software update. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 6,174.
Mileage: 6,174
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds; an abnormal fuel odor would leak into the interior cabin, which caused health issues. In addition, the contact stated that while stopped around other vehicles in daily traffic, the exterior exhaust fumes would leak into the interior cabin of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The contact sought medical attention for vomiting and severe dehydration due to a high carbon monoxide poisoning level of 2.6 as a non-smoker. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed a leak on the passenger side manifold and under the flexing coupling. The vehicle was taken to 3 separate dealers, where the vehicle was declined to be diagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, no failures were identified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Mileage: 12,000
Recall Action Soon Issue Since 07-18-2025 Rear camera screen software update For More Information
Recall Action Soon Issue Since 07-18-2025 Rear camera screen software update For More Information
Recall Action Soon Issue Since 07-18-2025 Rear camera screen software update For More Information
We rented the Vehicle from ACE Rent A Car JFK location. The turn signals were not working. Hazards worked as normal. When inspected it is suspected an electrical issue with the cable connections caused them not to work. Google searches revealed similar issues on other car models.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V226000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V226000 (Tires) and 24V591000 (Steering) however, the part to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V226000 (Tires) and 24V591000 (Steering) however, the part to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Purchased this new vehicle from the dealer and while driving from the dealership to my business, I heard a loud bang and the vehicle caught fire.
Purchased this new vehicle from the dealer and while driving from the dealership to my business, I heard a loud bang and the vehicle caught fire.
Upon startup center main touch screen black screened making all vehicle settings unavailable. No adjusting radio, climate, settings, parking assistance, etc. Only park that would come up on screen was back up camera view when in reverse but no line assistance.
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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