Summary
The 2023 Ford Transit has 19 recalls, with the most serious involving multiple risks of fire, loss of steering, brake failure, and wheels locking up or separating from the vehicle.
Several recalls center on drivetrain and chassis integrity. A rear axle filled with insufficient lubricant can cause the tail bearings to seize, the driveshaft to break free from the axle, and in some cases the vehicle to roll away while parked without the parking brake applied. On certain vehicles, an engine crossmember that is not properly secured can allow the engine to shift, cutting drive power or causing brake failure. A steering column intermediate shaft fastened with the wrong bolt can cause steering components to separate, resulting in total loss of steering control. Transit Trail models also face a separate power steering concern, where corrosion in the electric power steering ground connection can cause the steering assist to drop out. Two fuel system recalls describe a vent valve that is not properly welded to the fuel tank and can separate in a crash, creating a fuel leak and fire risk. Vehicles equipped with an Onan generator have an additional fuel leak risk at a hose fitting between the fuel filter and injection pump. Trail package vehicles face a tire rubbing issue where the tires contact the wheel arch liner and can lose pressure or shed tread suddenly. Some recalls affect vehicles where prior repairs were done incorrectly, including wrong axle bolts and mismatched steering components installed during earlier service visits that did not resolve the original problems.
On the visibility side, multiple recalls involve the HVAC and defrost system going inoperative, particularly on vehicles that had certain accessory
