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2023 Ford Transit reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Ford Transit has 56 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 15 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 Transit years on this site. NHTSA has 19 recalls on file, including Frame, Latch or anchor, and Steering.

2020 Ford Transit 350 XLT passenger van
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Complaints

56

Per year

15

Recalls

19

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 56), then Electrical system (11) and Back-over prevention (7). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 27,230 miles, and the middle half falls between 2,132 and 59,250 miles. Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Transit has 38 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2024 has 28 complaints, 9 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Ford Transit. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (19)

Recall structure, frame 2026-02-03 · NHTSA campaign 26V061000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace the cross member fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S04. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
Vehicles affected 1,403
Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary 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 restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Remedy Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Vehicles affected 86
Recall Steering 2025-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 25V623000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle. Additionally, dealers will remove the steering coupler cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S95. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 24, 2025.
Vehicles affected 212
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Vehicles affected 200,237
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2025-05-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V339000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V415. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C19.
Vehicles affected 3,506
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V315000
Summary 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 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Vehicles affected 1,076,138
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V242000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-598. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S38.
Vehicles affected 4,625
Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC 2025-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V168000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-791. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
Remedy Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S23.
Vehicles affected 471
Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2024-10-25 · NHTSA campaign 24V805000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear axle shaft bolts, replace incorrect bolts as necessary, and fill the differential fluid if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S67.
Vehicles affected 1,075
Recall steering, column 2024-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 24V591000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S48.
Vehicles affected 1,902
Recall Seats 2024-07-24 · NHTSA campaign 24V552000
Summary A&J Vans Inc (A&J) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined.
Remedy A&J will inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact A&J customer service at 920-775-9333.
Vehicles affected 6
Recall Electric power steering 2024-07-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V542000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.
Vehicles affected 1,902
Recall Tires 2024-03-22 · NHTSA campaign 24V226000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S21.
Vehicles affected 1,902
Recall Driveshaft 2024-02-09 · NHTSA campaign 24V102000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear axle, and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S05.
Vehicles affected 113,320
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2023-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 23V598000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
Vehicles affected 177,402
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2023-07-19 · NHTSA campaign 23V499000
Summary Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Quality Vans customer service at 1-480-464-7007.
Vehicles affected 10
Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC 2023-02-24 · NHTSA campaign 23V122000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles equipped with the Special Vehicle Operations Accessory Service Kit #1 or #2 with a High Specification Vehicle Interface Connector. When the accessory kit is installed, the auxiliary wire harness will disable the heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) including the defrost and defog systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy Dealers will repair the auxiliary wire harness by modifying the wire harness to include the necessary twisted loop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C02.
Vehicles affected 4,804
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2023-02-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V071000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles. The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S04.
Vehicles affected 1,159
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2022-10-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V791000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
Remedy Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S65.
Vehicles affected 31,339

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (56 total)

Powertrain
13
Electrical system
11
Back-over prevention
7
Steering
6
Engine
5
Wheels
4
Blind spot detection
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Service brakes
2
Structure, body
2
Tires
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Brake lights
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Hill descent assist sensor
1
Latch
1
LPG system
1
Rear automatic braking
1
Speedometer and odometer
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Tread
1
Warnings
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Of the 10 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 27,230 miles. The middle half fall between 2,132 and 59,250 miles.

Complaints filed per year

92023202024172025102026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Loss of Power Steering"
    Steering · filed 2026-08-28
  • "Loss of Power Steering"
    Steering · filed 2026-08-28
  • "The rearview/360-degree camera system on my 2023 Ford Transit 350 continues to fail, resulting in the rearview camera image and/or other camera views becoming unavailable. The vehicle is available for inspection upon…"
    Electrical system, Visibility and wipers, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-18
  • "This is a Ford Palladium Van, year 2024, the secondary alternator charging circuit that Thor has installed has a lot of problems. Specifically, the alternator from Balmar fails and you cannot charge lithium batteries…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-24
  • "This vehicle is subject to Recall 25V860 / Ford Recall 25SD9 involving the left rear half shaft. On several occasions, the vehicle has rolled after being placed in Park. I was forced to quickly reenter the vehicle and…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 1 star
2023 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD 2 stars 3 stars 5 stars 1 star
2023 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass PV AWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 2 stars
2023 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass PV RWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 1 star
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass PV AWD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass PV RWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 2 stars
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 2 stars
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass PV AWD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass PV RWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 2 stars
2023 Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2023 Ford Transit Van CV AWD Not rated 3 stars Not rated Not rated
2023 Ford Transit Van CV RWD Not rated 3 stars Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

2020 facelift (US market), 2020–present
Body styles Cargo van, Passenger van, Crew van
Oil 3.5L V6 (PFDI), 5W-30 , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R16C (varies with vehicle options)
Towing capacity 6,900 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 21V-978 (Ford 21S54) covers certain 2020 model-year Transit vans equipped with all-wheel drive, on which the bolts attaching the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged and let the driveshaft separate, causing a loss of drive power or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Ford's dealers inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts free of charge, and if any loose bolts are found they also replace the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit and seal. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Ford Transit reliable?

The 2023 Ford Transit has 56 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 15 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 Transit years on this site. NHTSA has 19 recalls on file, including Frame, Latch or anchor, and Steering.

What are common problems with a 2023 Ford Transit?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 56), then Electrical system (11) and Back-over prevention (7). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 27,230 miles, and the middle half falls between 2,132 and 59,250 miles. Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Ford Transit more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Transit has 38 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2024 has 28 complaints, 9 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Ford Transit been recalled?

The 2023 Ford Transit has 19 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Ford Transit?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the 2023 Ford Transit with NHTSA.

What did the Ford Transit replace in the US lineup?

The Transit replaced the Ford E-Series (Econoline) full-size van starting with the 2015 model year.

Was the 2020 Ford Transit a full redesign?

No, it was a mid-cycle facelift with a new front fascia, dashboard, base engine, and available all-wheel drive, not a new platform.