2023 Ford Transit Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 23%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,730miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Ford Transit, 23% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,730 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 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.
“Vehicle struggles and kicks to catch speed. At times in freeway/ street it will “jerk”/ hesitate to speed up. We have had to pull over in the middle of the freeway because it was not catching speed. No warning lights have turned on in the vehicle. It is dangerous to drive and vehicle looses speed or hesitates to pick up on speed, could cause an accident. Please help get vehicle fully checked, vehicle was made during Covid and chip shortage, I believe they rushed this vans out and did not make them properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11599586, filed 2024-07“Transmission, drive shaft and rear axle grenaded and shut down the vehicle. Symptoms included erratic shifting at highway speed, clunking sounds, hard downshifts at low speeds, mis-shifting gears causing performance issues. No warning lights. Codes appeared in FordPass app after vehicle shut down.”
NHTSA complaint #11736503, filed 2026-05“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while in drive, the transmission slammed into fourth gear. The hill assist feature was activated during the failure. The contact believed that the failure was caused by an inoperable back over prevention camera. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and offered a buyback, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 23,459.”
NHTSA complaint #11729343, filed 2026-04, 23,459 miles“All the dash warning lights come on. Parking limited braking. Pre collision assist not avail. Hill assist not avail. Turning hard mostly to the left the brakes are activating causing the vehicle to stop without depression the brakes. Also have to use half gas peddle to over come the brakes to get the van to move. All intermitant”
NHTSA complaint #11535241, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact researched online and became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V102000 (Power Train) however, the dealer refused to honor the recall and charged the contact for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not honor the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that during an oil change at the dealer, the contact requested that the rear axle be inspected. The contact was informed that the rear axle bearings and differential assembly needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11588394, filed 2024-05, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V805000Oct 25, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-102. Incorrect bolts may have been…Covers: Ford Transit 2023–2024
- 24V102000Feb 9, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing…Covers: Ford Transit 2023–2024
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 11% |
| 2023 | 14 | 23% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 25% |
| 2020 | 18 | 21% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 12 | 21% |
| 2017 | 40 | 41% |
| 2016 | 60 | 38% |
| 2015 | 78 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford Transit
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 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 31, 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