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2026 Ford Transit Problems

Compared with other Ford Transit years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Ford Transit (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2026 Ford Transit. The part named most often is wheels, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Wheels: “On 04/14/2026, the second day after purchase.There was extreme vibration from the back of my vehicle at 40 -to- 45MPH and highway speeds 70-to-80MPH. after several service visits the vehicle still has vibration at 70 -to- 80MPH. At highway speeds there is so much vibration that window visors and seat arm rests are shaking. The Car Dealer ( ACE FORD of Woodbury ) did verify vibration during a ride along in person with a computer connected to the vehicle . After several attempts to balance tires. …”

NHTSA complaint #11749095, filed 2026-07

Other or unknown: “I locked myself in the cargo area of a Ford Transit Cargo van. This is a safety issue as one should always be able to exit any part of the van. I had the key fob with me at the time. This is to recreate the problem: 1) Slam the door shut between the driver compartment and the cargo area. This locks the door, and it cannot be opened without a physical key. 2) Close the back doors, but not quite all the way. Then lock and unlock them with the key fob. The doors should have an inch or two of play, but won't close all the way, and won't open. …”

NHTSA complaint #11749406, filed 2026-07

Brakes: “!!!PLEASE MAKE A NATIONAL BROADCAST!!!: Do not drive - brake booster pushrod cotter pin inspection Recall incomplete Do not drive your vehicle until your recall service is complete. The dealer might be able to complete the free service at your location or you can get your vehicle towed to a dealer.Description On your vehicle, it may be possible for the brake booster pushrod to separate from the brake pedal due to a missing cotter pin. Safety Risk This may result in a loss of braking function while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #11744640, filed 2026-06

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49 and 49 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20265
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Ford Transit. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Transit Wagon - High Roof 12 Pass · CV AWDnot rated—551 · 42.3% risk
Transit Wagon - High Roof 12 Pass · CV RWDnot rated—551 · 51.6% risk
Transit Wagon - High Roof 15 Pass · CV AWDnot rated—552 · 35.6% risk
Transit Wagon - High Roof 15 Pass · CV RWDnot rated—551 · 45.1% risk
Transit Wagon - LOW Roof 12 Pass · CV AWDnot rated—55—
Transit Wagon - LOW Roof 12 Pass · CV RWDnot rated—553 · 26.7% risk
Transit Wagon - LOW Roof 15 Pass · CV AWDnot rated—55—
Transit Wagon - LOW Roof 15 Pass · CV RWDnot rated—552 · 33.8% risk
Transit Wagon - MED Roof 12 Pass · CV AWDnot rated—552 · 33.8% risk
Transit Wagon - MED Roof 12 Pass · CV RWDnot rated—552 · 37.6% risk
Transit Wagon - MED Roof 15 Pass · CV AWDnot rated—552 · 33.8% risk
Transit Wagon - MED Roof 15 Pass · CV RWDnot rated—552 · 37.6% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2026 Ford Transit → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Transit

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20265491———Too new
2024289,087102–4—Too new to compareToo new
20236027,230182–4—58 · TypicalToo new
2022398,632162–41736 · TypicalRising
20212479,46942–416—Rising
2020845,00092–41761 · TypicalRising
20193840,0009—158 · FewerRising
20185844,640143–41620 · FewerRising
20179849,000183–41644 · TypicalRising
201615670,500213–41660 · TypicalRising
201519380,000263–41655 · TypicalRising

All Ford Transit model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Ford Transit have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2026 Ford Transit as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Ford Transit is reported most often?

Wheels is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2026 Ford Transit been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Ford Transit reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49 miles and the middle half falls between 49 and 49 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.