Ford Transit
The 2026 Ford Transit shows excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, but its long-term durability is an unknown due to its new model year status.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 9.8 | 9.05 | 9.41 | 24-26 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16.8 | 13.07 | 14.7 | — |
| 2021 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2020 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2019 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2018 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15.68 | 13.07 | 14.7 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2016 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16.8 | 13.07 | 14.7 | — |
| 2015 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | van | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | van | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | van | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 162 hp, Torque: 280 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 | EcoBlue | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | 162 hp | 280 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2022 | van | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | van | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | van | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.7, Fuel type: Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.7 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | van | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — |
| 2016 | van | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.7, Fuel type: Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.7 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | van | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.7, Fuel type: Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.7 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Series | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $34,995, MSRP range: $34,995 - $50,130+, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP for 2023 Ford Transit Cargo Van and Passenger Van trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 4/30/2026 | Series: 350 | USD | $34,995 | $34,995 - $50,130+ | 0.7 | MSRP for 2023 Ford Transit Cargo Van and Passenger Van trims. | llm_estimate | 4/30/2026 | 350 | — |
| 2022 | — | Series: 350 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 350 | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $41,555, Series: 350 HD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 350 HD | $41,555 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Entertainment system | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Keyless ignition: Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Optional, Seat rows: 1 | — | Optional | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Keyless ignition: Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 2 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 130, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | — | 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | CD + Stereo | 2 | 4 | 130 | 16 | 16 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Frontal crash | Rated vehicle | Side crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Frontal crash: 3, Rated vehicle: 2020 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2020 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — |
| 2019 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Frontal crash: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Ford Transit VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2018 Ford Transit VAN FWD | — |
| 2017 | Frontal crash: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2017 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — |
| 2016 | Frontal crash: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2016 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — |
| 2015 | Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD | 5 |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Ford Transit shows excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, but its long-term durability is an unknown due to its new model year status.
2025
The 2025 Ford Transit presents a mixed reliability picture, with a 'Good' public verdict overshadowed by a critical engine recall.
2024
The 2024 Ford Transit presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial, especially for steering and drivetrain components.
2023
The 2023 Ford Transit presents an average reliability profile, making its condition and maintenance history paramount for used buyers.
2022
The 2022 Ford Transit presents a mixed ownership proposition, with its average reliability underscored by significant concerns regarding its back over prevention system.
2021
The 2021 Ford Transit presents a mixed reliability picture, with an 'Average' public verdict overshadowed by significant concerns regarding wheel detachment and drivetrain issues.
2020
Approach the 2020 Ford Transit with caution; its reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant issues with its **seats** and **electrical system**.
2019
The 2019 Ford Transit is about average for reliability, so condition and maintenance history matter.
2018
Approach with caution: The 2018 Ford Transit exhibits below-average reliability, with significant concerns surrounding its **parking brake** system.
2017
Approach the 2017 Ford Transit with caution.
2016
Approach the 2016 Ford Transit with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant safety concerns related to driveshaft failure.
2015
The 2015 Ford Transit is a capable van, but its below-average reliability verdict and significant number of recalls, particularly concerning the power train and brakes, warrant careful consideration for used car shoppers.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford Transit?
Carfocal currently has 12 published Transit reports, covering 2015 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Ford Transit shows excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, but its long-term durability is an unknown due to its new model year status.
Published year coverage: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Ford Transit reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford Transit. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 ford transit shows excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, but its long-term durability is an unknown due to its new model year status. and the 2026 ford transit's value proposition is strong due to its excellent initial reliability scores. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
12 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford Transit?
Across Carfocal's published Transit guides, recurring problem areas include Brakes, Tires, and Battery. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brakes, Tires, and Battery.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 12
- Years tracked
- 12
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints