2016 Ford Transit Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Ford Transit, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles.
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.
“3/11/2021, took Transit to dealer on march 9, 2021,,, for humming coming from radio when turned on, for recall on drive shaft coupling. And additional noise when driving on expressway over 60 MPH plus... Goes away when letting off the accelerator and exiting expressway. Dealer had vehicle since 3/9/2021. Told me today they fixed the drive shaft coupling, then they came up with issue on front tires and had to rotate them.. Only 24k on vehicle since new... Now new issue about some sort of rattle with the front end... Etc..and that car pulls to right? …”
NHTSA complaint #11402505, filed 2021-03, 24,000 miles“This is a 1 month old tire installed on a 2500 Ford Transit van Ford elgin il . Driver was making a left turn when the tire blew out. Apoximate speed ,25mph”
NHTSA complaint #11063817, filed 2018-01, 54,000 miles“I was notified for a **recall** on the DRIVE SHAFT sometime early this year ( Feb / March 2021)... I have about 24,000 miles on the van. I also reported humming noise after reaching 35 to 40 mph... and then more noise ( humming noise ) after reaching 65 mph on the expressway. I took my van to Northgate Ford, where I purchased new. They said they had the parts ordered etc. I left the van there for several days...Then I was notified that they put on the new replacement driveshaft,,,, assuming it was correct and BALANCED.... …”
NHTSA complaint #11424627, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven at a low rate of speed, the rear passenger's side wheel suddenly detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear axle bolts snapped off causing the wheel to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11436566, filed 2021-10, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10155560Feb 4, 2019Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may exhibit a front wheel bearing type noise or DTCs C0031 and/or C0034 in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. If the vehicle exhibits a…
- 10144940Aug 15, 2018Some 2015-2018 Transit may exhibit a front wheel bearing type noise or DTCs C0031 and/or C034 in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. If the vehicle exhibits a wheel bearing…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 60% |
| 2024 | 4 | 14% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2021 | 5 | 21% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
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 27, 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