2013 Ford Transit: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
The front suspension subframe crossmember had rusted though and the front tires become out of alignment suddenly causing the vehicle to veer of course. the vehicle is then disabled and must be towed and the front suspension subframe crossmember has to be replaced.
Power transmission failure due to electrical issues. 63k miles only.
Transmission. i was driving down the road in my ford transit going 65 miles an hour i i started to have major transmission problems from traffic slow down so i slow down with it down to 30 miles an hour after doing so traffic sped back up and i could not get out of third gear when i realized how fast i was going in third gear and it would not shift, i tried to slow down and then re-accelerate to see if it would shif
The transit was parked on a slope and was in "park", but it rolled back down the slope and hit a parked car.
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Transit. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.