2016 Ford Transit: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 25, 2026 · Fuel system · KY

My 2016 Ford Transit experienced a sudden loss of engine power while I was driving on the highway. The vehicle entered limp mode, stalled, and emitted excessive black smoke from the exhaust, creating a hazardous situation for me and surrounding motorists. I was forced to pull off the roadway because the vehicle could no longer operate safely. When a warning first appeared, I promptly took the vehicle to an authorized dealer, the dealership preformed some type of update and a DPF regeneration and instructed me to drive the vehicle on the highway for 50 miles to complete the regeneration process, I followed these instructions. The light returned and the vehicle was inspected by another authorized Ford dealership, All-State Ford, which confirmed the condition covered under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) 23M01 involving the catalytic converter system. The dealership confirmed that the required repair cannot be completed because Ford has not supplied the necessary replacement part after I called to get an update. Approximately five months have passed since the vehicle was diagnosed, and the required part remains unavailable. During this time, my vehicle has remained unusable. Ford has been unable to provide a repair date or any estimated timeline for when the part will become available. Ford’s response has been to direct me back to the dealership. However, the dealership has confirmed that it cannot obtain the part, provide a repair timeline, authorize reimbursement, or offer any alternative remedy because those decisions are controlled by Ford Motor Company. In researching this issue, I found online discussions from owners describing similar catalytic converter failures and extended delays across multiple Ford vehicle models. While I cannot independently verify those reports, they suggest this may not be an isolated incident. I respectfully request the federal safety agency review whether the remedy offered under CSP 23M01 is adequately addressing the safety issue.

Filed Dec 30, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. During the failure, the warning message "Reduced Power" was displayed. The contact stated that after restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as intended; however, the failure reoccurred later. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the fuel injector, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the fuel system. The dealer determined that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced, including the fuel pump, the fuel valves and the fuel injector. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V618000(Fuel System, Diesel, Engine and Engine Cooling), which the contact related to the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed May 4, 2025 · Engine · AK

I was driving for approximately 6 hours in the rain. When I returned to my home location and filled my vehicle,I only got 14 mpg. Nirmally 17-19mpg. So I figured its been a while since Ive changed thecair filter. So I proceeded to change the air filter. It was completeky saturated with water.I am surprised I made it back through the mountanious area w no cell phone connectivety w passengers. I research what I believe is the oroblem The air intake is located directly behind the front grill next to passenger side headlamp. It has a plastic tube (as a air tunnel) that goes into the botton of the air intake bosmx, in which the filter is on to, letting aur to get through to the engine. From the firce of driving, raining and the engine sucking in air. It almost cacumed the rain into as well. The air intake needs to be revised. Befire a engine stall occurs and loss power and control.

Filed Oct 19, 2023 · Brakes, Transmission · 125,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from an unknown location prompting her to attempt to slow the vehicle after which she became aware that the brake was not functioning properly. The contact stated that with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard the vehicle failed to slow as intended; violently coming to a complete stop on the shoulder of the roadway where the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the driveshaft assembly had failed, damaging the brake lines, resulting in a loss of the hydraulic brake functionality. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 169,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side shoulder. The low engine mode message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump failed, which caused fuel, metal, and debris to enter through the fuel lines. The fuel filters were replaced but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2022 · 47,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a Winnebago RV built on a 2016 Ford Transit chassis equipped with the original Cummins Onan generator with Model: 2.5HGJBB-1126A. The contact stated that while in use, the generator stalled. The contact then stated that he smelled a fuel odor throughout the RV. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel hose failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. The contact stated failure mileage to be 27,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2021 · Engine · 74,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed as an engine stall due to the fuel pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Filed May 16, 2021 · CA

Engine dies without warning. Stalled in the middle of traffic, luckily this did not result in an accident. This has happened twice in the span of one month. April 25th 2021 and May 14th 2021. Ford dealer (Ford of Montebello) could not figure out why it does this (it has been doing this intermittently since the vehicle was purchased new in 2016. It has done this in the past. I am taking the vehicle back to dealer (again) to see if they can figure it out this time around. Scan tool produces no engine fault codes. Vehicle drives perfectly fine after each incident.

Filed Nov 17, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 120,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v767000 (power train) however the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer fullerton ford located at 1044 u.s. Route 22 east, somerville, nj 08876 was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall causing the vehicle to stall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to cooper ford (located at 5292 us 15 501 hwy, carthage, nc 28327, (910) 947-2244) where it was diagnosed that the high and low pressure fuel pumps detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Engine · 13,025 miles · TX

The van stalled while driving and lost power while crossing an intersection at approx 25mph. The electronic panel displayed and error message stating, "engine fault service now". When restarted the van started shaking when pressing the excelerator. Van was turned off and restarted without any issues

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit. The contact stated that the driver was driving at 30 MPH when the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter needed to be replaced. It was unknown if the part was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.