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2021 Ford Transit: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

4recalls
31complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train10 · 32%
  • Unknown Or Other6 · 19%
  • Wheels5 · 16%
  • Service Brakes4 · 13%
  • Electrical System3 · 10%
  • Visibility/Wiper3 · 10%
  • Suspension3 · 10%
  • Seat Belts2 · 6%
  • Tires2 · 6%
  • Engine2 · 6%

What owners report

Seat Belts

The passenger side seat belt locks up at unusual times. passenger can’t reach anything because they are locked in their seat. the seatbelt has locked up numerous times however the mechanic can’t repeat the problem in the shop. yes is has been reported and investigated by tasca ford, 1300 pontiac ave., cranston, ri. no indications before the seatbelt locks up.

Power Train

The transmission hasn't been working correctly for the last 2 years. it was constantly shifting incorrectly, lagging, stuttering, and making driving difficult. it finally just stopped in the middle of traffic and would not move. it threw a diagnostic code of p0751, which we learned was related to a known issue with the vehicle, tsb 25-2550. the vehicle is now not drivable and had to be towed back home.

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

Automatic braking system module system went out mid drive and locked up the front right and back left brakes making vehicle immovable in the middle of the highway. towed to a dealership where they had to remove and replace abs module no warning lamps were present. no prior symptoms before failure.

Visibility

The contact owns a 2021 ford transit. the contact stated that while parked and having an oil change sticker applied to the top of the driver's side windshield, the glass detached half an inch and water had since entered the vehicle through the crack. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 92,000.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering TRANSIT VAN, TRANSIT LOW ROOF (8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF (8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT CONNECT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.