2021 Ford Transit Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2021 Ford Transit, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the rear of the vehicle, he became aware that the rear door would not latch closed. After a visual inspection, the contact observed a gap between the door and frame of the vehicle, as well as the rear door protruding outward. The door-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the lock and unlock rod. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11553288, filed 2023-11, 10,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Transit
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
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