2016 Ford Transit Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 09/08/2026

55Power Train complaints

35.5%Of all 155 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How power train ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN55 · 35.5%

Unspecified / other23 · 14.8%

ENGINE20 · 12.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 7.1%

SEAT BELTS10 · 6.5%

Share of the 155 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford Transit overview page.

What owners report

“Transmission Failed. It shifts when it should'nt on interstate downshifts and could cause a accident, took it to the dealership. Please read below Ford Dealership…”NHTSA complaint 11573118 — filed 02/21/2024

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11572863 — filed 02/20/2024

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving 35 MPH…”NHTSA complaint 11567829 — filed 01/25/2024

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Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford Transit have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford Transit: 55 of 155 complaints on file (35.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

155 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines 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 09/08/2026.