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2016 Ford Transit Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
15%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
22,163miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Ford Transit, 15% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,163 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I was driving on the interstate, going normal speeds, pressed on the gas pedal to get around a semi and my accelerator pedal snapped. The plastic arm that attaches it to the inner part is all plastic and the van is only 3 yrs old and only 70k miles. Luckily I was able to get over to the side of the interstate but now my vehicle is stranded with no way to get it home.”

NHTSA complaint #11222530, filed 2019-06, 70,000 miles

“They put a hitch and trailer lighting package on and we lose brake and signal lights on the trailer. We were on a trip after they installed and we could have been involved in an accident because of it. They haven't fixed it.”

NHTSA complaint #11113019, filed 2018-07, 5,000 miles

“The overall noise level while driving is way above normal. Humming sound while driving at 40 to 50 MPH plus. The **decibel** level is high. Noise coming through all the doors and door seals, the floor, etc., noise from the tires. I measured the decibel levels on the local expressway doing 65 to 70 MPH. The decibel level at the house* was running between 75 and 80 decibels. I have been trying to put additional self sticking door seals on all doors, 100% around, complete, etc. This has been happening for the past several years. Shortly after I bought the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11291927, filed 2019-12, 20,000 miles

“Ford Transit is designed to allow the ignition key to be turned off while it's in any gear including while it's in drive on the highway. Turning this key while on the highway will cause the power steering to go out causing a dangerous situation for the driver. My van has turned itself off while I was driving on the highway at 60 miles an hour four times because my knee touched the key. To make matters worse, the steering column is adjustable but it adjust itself without activating the leever causing the steering column with the ignition key to constantly come closer to my knees. …”

NHTSA complaint #11021524, filed 2017-09, 8,000 miles

“Design of the interior cabinets installed by the ambulance manufacturer (aev), block the side door handle of the sliding door, making escape difficult if not impossible without outside assistance in case of a fire or traffic crash, where the rear door is blocked. The door opening device is so small on the inside of the patient compartment that in low or no light conditions, it might not be able to be activated”

NHTSA complaint #11066764, filed 2018-02, 50,445 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026240%
202427%
2023915%
2022615%
2021521%
202067%
2019718%
20181221%
20171717%
20162315%
20152613%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Transit

Transmission and drivetrain
60 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 complaintsWheels
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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