This page covers 6 recalls and 22 owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Transit.
Complaints filed against the 2021 Ford Transit spread across several systems, with wheels, suspension, and powertrain drawing the most reports. On the wheel and suspension side, owners describe front-end vibration, shuddering, and abnormal noise while driving, sometimes tied to replacement tires but also reported independently. Powertrain complaints center on intermittent loss of drive power accompanied by a wrench warning light on the instrument cluster, owners report the vehicle can be restarted and driven, but the warning returns. A small number of reports mention windshield separation and water intrusion. One isolated report describes a mileage discrepancy discovered at registration. The recurring pattern owners describe most consistently is that front-end shudder and vibration combined with the intermittent wrench-light power loss.
22
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Ford Transit has 6 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak risk on vans equipped with an Onan QG 2800i generator, where an unsecured fuel hose near the injection pump can leak gasoline and create a fire hazard.
Two separate recalls cover this generator fuel hose issue, affecting vans modified by different upfitters. On the occupant safety side, the front passenger seatbelt's automatic locking retractor can deactivate too early, preventing a child safety seat from being held securely in a crash. A separate recall covers vans modified with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints, where the securement system can fail to hold a wheelchair in place during travel. Rounding out the list, a software issue can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image when reversing, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
Rollx will inspect and replace the retractors at no cost. Contact Rollx customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel hose connecting the inline fuel filter to the injection pump module may be improperly secured, potentially allowing gasoline to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel hose and clamps, replacing them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On some vehicles with an Onan QG 2800i generator modified by Crew Chief Conversions, the fuel hose connecting the generator may not be properly secured, risking fuel leakage.
What the fix does
A Cummins authorized service center will inspect the fuel hose between the generator fuel filter and injection pump module, replacing the hose and clamps if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may be defective, preventing the seat belt from properly locking to secure a child seat.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealer for a seat belt inspection. The seat belt will be replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may stop working too early, preventing child car seats from being secured correctly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly and replace it if needed at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
