2016 Ford Transit engine problems
24 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Ford Transit, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit. While driving approximately 15 MPH, a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Whenever the vehicle was driven, the burning odor was present and the contact's breathing became difficult. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was kept for approximately one week. The dealer diagnosed that the exhaust pipe was designed not to extend all the way to the rear bumper. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
The van stalled while driving and lost power while crossing an intersection at approx 25MPH. The electronic panel displayed and error message stating, "engine fault service now". When restarted the van started shaking when pressing the excelerator. Van was turned off and restarted without any issues
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit
- Drivetrain & axles 58 complaints