KnownCarProblems2024 Ford Transit Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Transit, most often about the wheels and tires (25% of complaints). It is 9th of 14 Transit model years by number of complaints and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2024 Ford Transit problems
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 25%Body and structure
6 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: body.
Electrical
5 complaints · 18%Engine
5 complaints · 18%Transmission
3 complaints · 11%Backup camera
3 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while in reverse(r), the rearview camera displayed either a blank or a distorted image. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a software update was performed on the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after the software update. The contact then…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Ford Transit recalls
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: A loss of drive power or brake failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cross member fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 22, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s04. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on february 4, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 transit vehicles. The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with q'straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 5, 2026. Owners may contact rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Full defect summary
Rollx vans (rollx) is recalling certain gmc yukon, sierra, chevrolet express 2500, ford transit, e-250, toyota sienna, sienna hybrid, honda odyssey, chrysler town and country, voyager, pacifica, dodge grand caravan, and ram promaster vehicles equipped with qrt-deluxe and qrt-max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Steering
Risk: Incorrect tires and an incorrect steering coupler cover can cause a loss of brake function, loss of steering control, or damage to tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle. Additionally, dealers will remove the steering coupler cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s95. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 24, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24v226 and 24v591. An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on june 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco, f-150, 2021-2024 edge, 2022-2025 escape, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, f-600, 2022-2024 expedition, 2022-2025 transit, 2021-2023 mach-e, 2024 ranger, mustang, 2021-2023 lincoln nautilus, 2022-2024 navigator, and 2023-2024 corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or separation of the wheel from the axle shaft can result in loss of vehicle control or loss of drive power. In addition, the vehicle may roll in park if the parking brake is not applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle shaft bolts, replace incorrect bolts as necessary, and fill the differential fluid if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 13, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s67.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ford transit vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24v-102. Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 23, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s53.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle b-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
Steering: column
Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on february 14, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s48.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 transit vehicles. The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new epas ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 10, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s46.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 transit vehicles equipped with a transit trail package. The electronic power assist steering (epas) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 26, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s21.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 transit vehicles equipped with the transit trail package. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: Wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 4, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s05.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ford transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Ford Transit
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Transit?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (7 complaints); body and structure (6 complaints); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Transit have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 3, 2026 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Ford Transit?
- It is 9th of 14 Transit model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.