2016 Ford Transit body problems

Filed Oct 4, 2026 · Body, Steering · MA

Upon auto inspection, I was informed that the subframe of the van was rotted and needed to be addressed. As the vehicle was not put into service until 2017, the van had less than 7 years on it at the time yet this bolt in member which supports the front lower control arms as well as the steering rack was severly compromised. Due to financial constraints, the member wasn't replaced until recently at which point there were multiple locations that the decay was so severe that one could fit both hands through the voids created by the rust. I spoke numerous times with Ford customer care which quoted body, not frame, rust through warranties. The cost to replace this is well over $3k and most dealerships refuse to do them. As has been reported to you before, this item has such a history of rust through that there is an open class action suit. I was lucky. The issue was found and repaired, at great expense, before either my steering or suspension failed.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Body · 145,561 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the interior door handle detached, trapping the contact inside the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic and determined that the failure was with the door handle bracket and switch. The door handle was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 145,561.

Filed Oct 31, 2022 · Body · OH

Sliding door jumps track, opening and or closing. Have driven home with door open because it wouldn't shut.

Filed Dec 27, 2021 · Body, Transmission · 71,000 miles · VA · fire

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that there was a rubbing burning order coming from inside the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle also had a vibration sensation whenever the vehicle was being driven. There were no warning lights on the vehicle. The contact contacted the dealer who stated that the flex disc had failed. The contact stated that this was a known issue for the vehicle. There was a recall and lawsuit involving the vehicle's rubber cupper between the transmission and driveshaft was made of plastic was causing severe failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the matter and had since been looking into the matter and informed the contact that their research was being furthered along regarding parts before something was to be done. The contact stated that the manufacturer had failed to provide a permanent fix or the guaranteed maintenance at replacing the part at every 30,000 40,000 miles. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Body, Locks · 70,000 miles · OH

Side sliding door hinges have broken and had to be replaced several times. It has been an ongoing and unresolved issue with the side door. The side door does not close properly and currently will not close or latch making it undriveable as it will slide open if attempting to drive. Car was parked on flat surface when attempting to close door that would not latch.

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Body, Fuel system · 96,431 miles · CA

Fuel door broken at upper hinge. Common part failure ford refuses to acknowledge.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Body · 29,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, water leaked into the vehicle from the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact contacted keller ford, inc. (3385 alpine ave nw, grand rapids, mi 49544, (616) 784-6600) and was informed that the roof rack plug needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Body · 60,000 miles · MT

Passenger side sliding door opens while driving down highway, latch system not adequate for size of door. Has opened several times when passenger leans against door on highway, or when small bumps on the road or driven over. Door is difficult to close and open. No amount of adjustment can remedy problem.

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Body · AZ

Our passenger sliding door does not securely latch/close. Ford refuses to repair it. This defect was reported to them shortly after our purchase. We now drive with a non-secure passenger door.

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Body · 59,000 miles · WA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit. While driving 60 MPH, insulation spewed through the air vents into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact was covered with insulation, which caused skin irritation. Since then, the contact experienced respiratory issues. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was towed to titus-will ford (3606 s sprague ave, tacoma, wa 98409, (253) 475-4151) where it was discovered that the floor compartment contained mud and water. A new floorboard was installed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.