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Ford Transit

2014–2018 only

543 classified complaints 30 recalls

2014–2018 Ford Transit models have 543 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 30 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing, typically surfacing around 112,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014–2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Transit report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2014–2018

2019–2023

2024–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2014–2018 only

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 121 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles. 6.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 41 complaints

Median onset: 47,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 37 complaints

Median onset: 45,895 miles. 5.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 33 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 29 complaints

Median onset: 81,700 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 26 complaints

Median onset: 26,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 20 complaints

Median onset: 42,000 miles. 45.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 19 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2014–2018 model years. See the full Ford Transit report for every year and full specs/safety data.