2016 Ford Transit Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Ford Transit, 1% of the 156 complaints for this model year. 9 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The setbel latches brake easily, the outer holding of the latch brakes down quickly and leaves only the small plastic latch and they brake. Also, the upholstery on the seats wears down and disintegrate, this happens with one of the double seats in the rear of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11536316, filed 2023-08Related recalls
- 19V333000Apr 29, 2019New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with…Covers: Ford Transit 2014–2018, Ram Promaster 2014–2019
- 19V329000Apr 26, 2019Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2018
- 19V313000Apr 18, 2019Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles…Covers: Ford Transit 2014–2018, Ram Promaster 2014–2018, Ford E-350 2014–2015 +2 more
- 19V247000Mar 28, 2019Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2018
- 19V238000Mar 26, 2019Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2018, F-250 2007, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2015 +3 more
- 19V229000Mar 22, 2019TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2019, Ram Promaster 2016, Ford Transit Connect 2018
- 19V205000Mar 18, 2019Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2018, E-350 2015–2018
- 19V332000Mar 1, 2019Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES…Covers: Ford Transit 2016–2018, Ram Promaster 2016–2018
- 18V782000Nov 6, 2018National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10115958Jul 24, 2017Some 2015-2017 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Transit
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology