2016 Ford Transit engine problems

The 2016 Ford Transit has 24 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Engine complaints

12%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Transit engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V618000EngineAugust 24, 2016 · 2,013 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.

Consequence

If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.

What owners report

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 5, 2016 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2016 Ford Transit have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2016 Ford Transit engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Ford Transit engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 16V618000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.