2023 Ford Transit Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2023 Ford Transit, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“August 2024: Vehicle started to grab/pull when breaking and turning to the right, especially around curves. This progressed to happening when the van weight shifted forward during breaking. Dealerships in Eugene, Oregon and Marin, CA confirmed this behavior is related to the wheel clearance. Dealership in Eugene confirmed damage to the wheel well liner. I was unable to get any support from Ford regarding a loaner or assistance getting my van home 900+ miles. September 2024: loaded excess weight into the rear of the van and drove slowly back to Southern California. …”
NHTSA complaint #11626494, filed 2024-11“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 - 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to decelerate. During the most recent failure, the contact was able to drive to the dealer before the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that water was leaking into the engine, causing a shortage with the spark plugs and other electrical systems. The #4 spark plug was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11720126, filed 2026-02, 45,000 miles“Followup on previous complaint. Manufacturer unable to perform recall on body because of lift package. Package was installed by manufacturer. Manufacturer releasing vehicle back to consumer as unrepairable, creating a possible deadly risk to both consumer and to highways.”
NHTSA complaint #11768844, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 26V061000Feb 3, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to…Covers: Ford Transit 2023–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 11026876Dec 15, 2025Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Transfer Case Replacement
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 6 | 21% |
| 2023 | 4 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 | 8 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 13 | 8% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford Transit
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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