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 th…
2016 ford Transit powertrain problems
severe 55 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
55
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine revved, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was turned off; however, wh…
My ford van has vibrations between 20-40 miles. Many other ford transits has recalls for this. The issues is with the drive shaft and the drive shaft yoke.
DEALERSHIP (WICKSTROM FORD LINCOLN) IN BARRINGTON IL REFUSES TO REPAID MY VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL (CODE: GEUXOIM). I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT ON 9/22/2020 AND THE DEALERSHIP SENT ME HOME BECAUSE THE PART NEEDS TO BE ORDERED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PARTS ARRIVE. DEALERSHIP NEVER CALLED, I CALLED TWICE ON 11/25/2020 AND LEFT A MESSAGE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT CALLED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V408000 (POWER TRAIN) BY AUTONATION FORD BELLEVUE (411 116TH AVE NE, BELLEVUE, WA 98004, 425-243-5203), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND T…
On 17 November, 2023, at approximately 12 PM, I was traveling down the highway at approximately 55 mph. I suddenly heard a loud pop coming from directly under the cab and a subsequent rattling. It lasted for about 15 seconds, went away, and then lasted for another five seconds before completely stopping. Upon parking the vehicle, I crawled underneath and noticed that the flex coupling between the …
THE DRIVELINE BROKER FROM IT'S HOLDING MOUNT WHILE DRIVING AND TANGLED UP THE FUEL LINE AND BRAKE LINES GOING TO THE REAR OF THE VAN. MAKING THE VAN LOSE POWER AND NOT BE ABLE TO BE DRIVEN ANYMORE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. ALSO THEY HAVE A RECALL ON THE REAR FLEX JOINT WHICH THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAS RECOGNIZED BUT ARE REFUSING TO PAY FOR THE TOTAL …
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2016 ford Transit?
It's a meaningful issue. 55 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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