Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ford Transit has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
8
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules a...
17V668000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules a...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear view camera either goes out or is upside down. Went out so hit something. Luckily no real dama... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I own a 2016 Ford Transit (VIN [XXX] ) and the rear camera goes blank when the car is going in rever... |
| Dec 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was not made aware of the recall. The driveshaft separated while I was driving, causing significan... |
| Mar 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear view camera has sometimes screen has inverted view, totally blank, and even blue screen, someti... |
| Sep 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattende... |
| Feb 24, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle goes into "limp" mode while on highway losing the ability to control the acceleration. The v... |
| Apr 10, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS AND DIRECTIONAL ARE NOT WORKING. THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL IN ANY SITUATION. CO... |
| Nov 13, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL, WIRING HARNESS CORRODED AND SHORTED OUT DASHBOARD INDICATORS. VAN WAS PURCHASED 10/26/20... |