2016 Ford Transit Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

20Engine complaints

13.2%Of all 151 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN54 · 35.8%

Unspecified / other22 · 14.6%

ENGINE20 · 13.2%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 7.3%

SEAT BELTS10 · 6.6%

Share of the 151 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford Transit overview page.

What owners report

“Vehicle goes into "limp" mode while on highway losing the ability to control the acceleration. The van has to coast to a stop, turn off…”NHTSA complaint 11555246 — filed 11/15/2023

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was…”NHTSA complaint 11503220 — filed 01/23/2023

“While on a road trip with my 6 kids, I had a brake issue with my 2016 Ford Transit. The first time it happened, I…”NHTSA complaint 11433682 — filed 09/20/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford Transit have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford Transit: 20 of 151 complaints on file (13.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford Transit have in total?

151 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.