2016 Ford Transit recalls

21 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

25V572000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.5MunitsSep 202521V631000 · Ford Motor CompanyParking Brake recallAn incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement30unitsAug 202119V767000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThis recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical…Engine & powertrainFree replacement294KunitsOct 201919V333000 · New England WheelsSeats recallWhen the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked…Seats & beltsFree repair544unitsApr 201919V329000 · Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.Seats recallWhen the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked…Seats & beltsFree repair360unitsApr 201919V313000 · Mobility Transportation ServicesSeats recallWhen the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked…Seats & beltsFree repair2,080unitsApr 201919V271000 · Mobility Specialists, Inc.Equipment Adaptive/mobility recallThe wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the…EquipmentSee remedy4unitsApr 201919V247000 · Cabot Coach Builders inc Dba RoyaleSeats recallCabot Coach Builders, Inc.Seats & beltsRepair4unitsMar 201919V238000 · Vantage Mobility International, LlcSeats recallWhen the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked…Seats & beltsFree repair12unitsMar 201919V229000 · TransitworksSeats recallWhen the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked…Seats & beltsFree repair776unitsMar 201919V205000 · Quality Van Sales, Inc.Seats recallThe seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.Seats & beltsFree repair471unitsMar 201919V183000 · Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.Equipment Adaptive/mobility recallThe wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the…EquipmentFree repair137unitsMar 201919V332000 · Prime-time Specialty VehiclesSeats recallWhen the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked…Seats & beltsFree repair90unitsMar 201919V103000 · XL Hybrids IncPower Train recallThe cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.Engine & powertrainFree replacement174unitsFeb 201918V782000 · National Van Builders, Inc.Seats recallWhen the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked…Seats & beltsFree repair475unitsNov 201818V275000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallWater can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument…ElectricalFree repair26KunitsApr 201817V668000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallWater can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument…ElectricalFree repair65KunitsOct 201717V408000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.Engine & powertrainFix in development373KunitsJun 201716V618000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallA fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.Engine & powertrainFree replacement2,013unitsAug 201616V188000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged…Air bagsFree repair37KunitsApr 201616V111000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle.Seats & beltsFree replacement49KunitsFeb 2016