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2024 Ford Transit Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20264 Critical Recalls
Ethan Miller

Complaint Summary

The 2024 Ford Transit has 27 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve structure:body and tires.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

6.3/ 10

Based on 27 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

STRUCTURE:BODY

5 18.5%

TIRES

3 11.1%

WHEELS

3 11.1%

BACK OVER PREVENTION

3 11.1%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 7.4%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is STRUCTURE:BODY, accounting for 18.5% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 14 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2024 Ford Transit

The 2024 Ford Transit has 27 owner complaints in this dataset. STRUCTURE:BODY is the most common complaint category, representing about 19% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2024 Ford Transit are STRUCTURE:BODY (5), TIRES (3), WHEELS (3).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 8 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2024 Ford Transit?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2023 Transit complaints2025 Transit complaints2022 Transit complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 14 of 14 systems

STRUCTURE:BODY

5 Reports19% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

sliding passenger doors have no child safety locks.

7/24/2024

Passenger sliding doors have no child safety locks

7/24/2024

3 more complaints are available in this category.

TIRES

3 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V226000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5/21/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V226000 (Tires) and 24V591000 (Steering) however, the part to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

1/8/2025

1 more complaint is available in this category.

WHEELS

3 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

We are now 3 months into Ford recall 24S21/24V226 for the Transit Trail. No communication has been received beyond the initial notice in March and no timeline has been given. As seen in forums online, many buyers, myself included, sit in the dark while our vans rot away on the dealers lot with no end in sight. Ford needs to at least give us a timeline so buyers can make an informed decision on proceeding to wait, or back out of their purchases (if possible).

6/28/2024

Ford is taking too long to remedy this recall. And also their inference that there may be smaller tires put on the vehicle materially changes the vehicle that I purchased. Based on information at Large It is believed that there are remedies that can be deployed without reducing the tire size. Many are awaiting their decisions so they can move forward with their vehicles.

7/10/2024

1 more complaint is available in this category.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

3 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed either a blank or a distorted image. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a software update was performed on the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after the software update. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 6,174.

8/26/2025

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact stated that he was unable to rent the vehicle on Turo. The contact received information on NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted; however, only a recorded message was available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

8/28/2025

1 more complaint is available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 Reports7% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Ford has issued recall 24V226 for apparent tire rub on the Transit Trail package almost two months ago and has since given no information on timeline for this recall. This issue seems to be contingent on a "perfect storm" of variables and therefore seems to pose much less of a safety risk than stated. Many owners online report no tire rub even during aggressive offroad driving. Regardless, the agreed upon preventative fix is very well documented within the Transit community and has been performed by countless van owners in the past, myself included. This potential issue should have been blatant well before production started on these models, but now that we're here, it seems Ford is dragging their feet to publish what should be a very quick and straightforward fix which is holding up many already purchased vans from being released from dealerships. I worry that the low volume of Transit Trails means the resolution of this recall is seen as low priority and will drag on for months to come.

5/16/2024

My backup camera goes black and radio buttons do not work when this happens. They replaced apim and harness wires but did not solve the problem. They say they cannot replace radio because not on recall list. My van is under warranty. My van has the same issue as the recalls but not on the list. I've been having this issue since I bought the van. It needs to be on the recall list so I can get this issue fixed.

10/9/2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 Reports7% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Upon startup center main touch screen black screened making all vehicle settings unavailable. No adjusting radio, climate, settings, parking assistance, etc. Only park that would come up on screen was back up camera view when in reverse but no line assistance.

9/13/2024

Purchased this new vehicle from the dealer and while driving from the dealership to my business, I heard a loud bang and the vehicle caught fire.

12/16/2024

ENGINE

2 Reports7% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Purchased this new vehicle from the dealer and while driving from the dealership to my business, I heard a loud bang and the vehicle caught fire.

12/16/2024

Recall Action Soon Issue Since 07-18-2025 Rear camera screen software update For More Information

7/19/2025

STEERING

1 Report4% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V226000 (Tires) and 24V591000 (Steering) however, the part to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

1/8/2025

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 Report4% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

We rented the Vehicle from ACE Rent A Car JFK location. The turn signals were not working. Hazards worked as normal. When inspected it is suspected an electrical issue with the cable connections caused them not to work. Google searches revealed similar issues on other car models.

4/14/2025

POWER TRAIN

1 Report4% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Recall Action Soon Issue Since 07-18-2025 Rear camera screen software update For More Information

7/19/2025

SEAT BELTS

1 Report4% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Recall Action Soon Issue Since 07-18-2025 Rear camera screen software update For More Information

7/19/2025

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 Report4% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds; an abnormal fuel odor would leak into the interior cabin, which caused health issues. In addition, the contact stated that while stopped around other vehicles in daily traffic, the exterior exhaust fumes would leak into the interior cabin of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The contact sought medical attention for vomiting and severe dehydration due to a high carbon monoxide poisoning level of 2.6 as a non-smoker. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed a leak on the passenger side manifold and under the flexing coupling. The vehicle was taken to 3 separate dealers, where the vehicle was declined to be diagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, no failures were identified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

7/22/2025

AIR BAGS

1 Report4% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

A car dealership sold me a brand new vehicle that had an open recall.

9/10/2025

SERVICE BRAKES

1 Report4% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

A car dealership sold me a brand new vehicle that had an open recall.

9/10/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Transit?

The most reported complaint category for the 2024 Ford Transit is STRUCTURE:BODY, with 5 owner reports. That is about 19% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include STRUCTURE:BODY, TIRES, WHEELS.

Are complaints about the 2024 Ford Transit a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 8 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2024 Ford Transit?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2024 Ford Transit severe?

8 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Ford Transit: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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Complaint entries
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  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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