2016 Ford Transit drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 58 complaints for the 2016 Ford Transit, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 106,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The involved individual was found with altered mental status on a highway on 8/13/2023. The vehicle he had been driving was found in the highway median a few hundred feet away. He was admitted to a local hospital, diagnosed with blunt force injuries of the head, and pronounced brain dead on 8/14/2023. Autopsy examination revealed fractures of the skull, subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cerebral cortical contusions.
Dealer performed recall 17s15 driveshaft assy that replaced the rear driveshaft coupling. At the time, the front driveshaft coupling was observed to be loose. The front coupling was inspected and reassembled. Less than 6000 miles later the front driveshaft coupling (the fibrous part) disintegrated, the shaft separated, causing damage to the brake lines. At the time the vehicle was traveling at highway speed and down hill. The driver brought the vehicle to a stop using the emergency brake.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit
- Engine 24 complaints