2023 Ford Transit power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Ford Transit — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission, drive shaft and rear axle "grenaded" and shut down the vehicle. Symptoms included erratic shifting at highway speed, clunking sounds, hard downshifts at low speeds, mis-shifting gears causing performance issues. No warning lights. Codes appeared in FordPass app after vehicle shut down.”
filed May 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while in drive, the transmission slammed into fourth gear. The hill assist feature was activated during the failure. The contact believed that the failure was caused by an inoperable back over prevention camera. The local dealer was…”
filed Apr 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the…Campaign 24V805000 · Oct 25, 2024
- An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and…Campaign 24V102000 · Feb 9, 2024
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit…
TSB 26-2309 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the proper vehicle lines, replace the transfer…
TSB 26-2241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 18, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the claim quantity of the C clutch friction plates (HL3Z-7B164-A), C clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-F), D clutch steel plates…
TSB 26-2226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2026Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be accompanied by abnormal rattling, grinding and/or…
SSM 54738 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 25N12 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Transfer Case Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
25N12 · Other · issued Apr 2, 2026
Power Train problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Transit | 3 | 12% |
| 2022 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 Transit | 6 | 26% |
| 2020 Transit | 17 | 20% |
| 2019 Transit | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 Transit | 11 | 20% |
| 2017 Transit | 40 | 41% |
| 2016 Transit | 60 | 39% |
| 2015 Transit | 78 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Ford Transit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.