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2016 Ford Transit Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
60about this part
Share
38%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
104,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Ford Transit, 38% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“My van was called for a change of part called a coupler or quibo. The fact is that after this repair under warranty, the vehicle vibrates at 40m/h. I went back to the dealer and they told me that the toque converter was damaged and that it would cost me $3,546 to fix it. The vehicle went into recall perfectly and now it is failing due to the same repair”

NHTSA complaint #11505957, filed 2023-02, 111,319 miles

“Dealership (wickstrom Ford lincoln) in barrington il refuses to repaid my vehicle safety recall (code: geuxoim). I scheduled an appointment on 9/22/2020 and the dealership sent me home because the part needs to be ordered. The dealership said they would call when parts arrive. Dealership never called, I called twice on 11/25/2020 and left a message. The dealership has not called.”

NHTSA complaint #11377067, filed 2020-11, 41,130 miles

“2016 Ford Transit wagon had a faulty part near the transmission that was repaired under recall warranty. However, when the parts failed, it damaged the transmission case and caused the oil's to leak out. We were given the ok to get back on the road, but now the torque converter in transmission is damaged. We believed when the parts failed, it damaged the transmission.”

NHTSA complaint #11190337, filed 2019-03, 130,000 miles

“The vehicle has had the Ford's final fix for 17v408000. I periodically inspect the flexible coupling and during the inspection today I observed a crack in the flexible coupling. Cracked flexible couplings are a safety issue, as evidenced by 17v408000. It is disappointing that Ford is unable or unwilling to repair this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11255518, filed 2019-09, 93,370 miles

“We are a transportation company . And have bought 4 of these vehicles regretfully we are so overwhelmed with all the issues they have had , a number of major issues like speed sensors going bad throttle body have been replaced transmission replacement with only 60,000 driven... Loss of power while on the road you name it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11150035, filed 2018-11, 115,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024311%
20231423%
202238%
2021625%
20201821%
201938%
20181221%
20174041%
20166038%
20157840%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Transit

Other 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 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 29, 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