The most-reported Transit run is 1FTYR2DG7HK (2017 builds) with 7 complaints, 5.4× the typical run. Power train problems make up 34% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 1.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 66 recall campaigns for Transit model years 2015–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford Transit has 446 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every Transit complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FTYR2DG7HK•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| 1FTBR3X81LK•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 1FBZX2ZMXGK•••••• | 2016 | 1 | — | |
| 1FBZX2ZM3GK•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| 1FBZX2ZM1GK•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| 1FTBR3X80LK•••••• | 2020 | — | 1 | |
| 1FBZX2ZM0GK•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| 1FTBR3X83LK•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 1FTBR3X86LK•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 1FTYR1ZM0GK•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| 1FTBR3X85LK•••••• | 2020 | — | 1 | |
| 1FTYR1ZM9GK•••••• | 2016 | — | — |
Each of the other 434 Transit runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 417 Transit VINs so far, most often 2026, 2023, 2020 builds; 6 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Ford Transit the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 2020 car draws 1.4 complaints per run, a 2018 one 1.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | — | |
| 2020 | 83 | 59 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 56 | 48 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 95 | 76 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 147 | 112 | 7 | |
| 2015 | 185 | 148 | 4 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 1.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2018 at 1.2. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 34% of everything Ford Transit owners report: Power Train, 202 of 571 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | — | |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 66 recall campaigns on the Ford Transit; the 6 below cover build years 2015 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor: | 2019–2025 |
| 21V631000 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 2015–2020 |
| 19V103000 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 2015–2019 |
| 19V229000 | Seats | 2015–2019 |
| 25V315000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2022–2025 |
| 25V442000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2020–2023 |
25V876000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2019: 6 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 571 reports on the Ford Transit, 3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Ford Transit | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 571 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 17 (3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 11 (1.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 39 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 10 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 48% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford Transit share of that is 571 complaints over 446 runs, 0.05% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford Transit VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 571 NHTSA complaints from 446 Transit runs and 66 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Transit production run has the most complaints?
1FTYR2DG7HK, a 2017 build, with 7 complaints. The typical Transit run has 1.3.
Which Transit years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 1.4 complaints per run and 2018 lightest at 1.2.
How many Transit complaints involve a crash?
3% of 571 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 11 involved a fire.
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