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2016 Ford Transit Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
150,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Ford Transit, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Exhaust manifold leaking. According to the Ford dealership at Encinitas California (see attached report by the service dept) my ford transit has a leaking exhaust manifold. Apparently, this is not an uncommon failure with these 3.5 eco-boost engines. It appears to be a design flaw in the bolt pattern which allows the manifold to warp. I noticed this problem with approximately 75,000 miles. The vehicle developed a loud chirping or ringing sound but no warning lights. …”

NHTSA complaint #11427526, filed 2021-08

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. During the failure, the warning message Reduced Power was displayed. The contact stated that after restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as intended; however, the failure reoccurred later. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the fuel injector, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the fuel system. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707743, filed 2025-12, 165,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the message High Temperature - Pull Over Safely was displayed. The contact stated that upon decelerating, the temperature gauge dropped, then started fluctuating from normal to high temperature. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence. The contact stated while driving to the dealer the following day, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the EGR was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11620054, filed 2024-10, 150,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. While driving approximately 15 MPH, a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Whenever the vehicle was driven, the burning odor was present and the contact's breathing became difficult. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was kept for approximately one week. The dealer diagnosed that the exhaust pipe was designed not to extend all the way to the rear bumper. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure occurred for the last ten days. The approximate failure mileage was 16.”

NHTSA complaint #10865108, filed 2016-05, 16 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201823%
201722%
201643%
201584%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Transit

Transmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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