2024 FORD Transit

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

9RecallsNHTSA Verified0ComplaintsLimited Data3InvestigationsLimited Data
Expert Verdict
🚨Requires Careful Review

This 2024 model shows critical reliability concerns, primarily driven by significant recall activity affecting steering and power train.

Key Factor:multiple critical recalls

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

Brake and steering systems are the foundation of vehicle control. Issues in these areas directly influence insurance risk assessments.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Given this model year's elevated concern level, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

Focus Area:critical safety systems
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Various
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (2.8)
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    Summary:
Critical Component: Various

Safety & Reliability Score

8/100
Poor

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-72
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-15

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2024 FORD Transit

Model Year2024
MakeFORD
ModelTransit
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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No Consumer Complaints Reported

Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 FORD Transit. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.

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Primary Risk Areas

POWER TRAINTIRESSTEERINGEQUIPMENTBACK OVER PREVENTIONEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Official Safety Recalls (9)

Campaign: 24V102000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V226000

TIRES

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V542000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V591000

STEERING:COLUMN

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.

Consequence

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V636000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V805000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V315000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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.

Consequence

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V623000

STEERING

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 1, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V876000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

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.

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Manufacturer: Rollx Vans

NHTSA Investigations

3 investigations

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2024 Transit.

INV-2024-1000🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Transit performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 49,857
INV-2024-1001🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Transit performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 24,586
INV-2024-1002🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Transit performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 41,000

Consumer Complaints

0 complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2024 FORD Transit?

Yes, the 2024 FORD Transit has 9 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, TIRES, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Is the 2024 FORD Transit safe to drive?

The 2024 FORD Transit has 9 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2024 FORD Transit has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local FORD dealer.

πŸ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

πŸ“ˆImproving Trend

Compared to earlier years, the 2024 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2023 issues. Recall frequency decreased 50%.

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Steering

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm steering recalls are complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all steering recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaigns:24V54200024V59100025V623000
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Power train

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm power train recalls are complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all power train recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaigns:24V10200024V805000
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Tires

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm tires recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all tires recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:24V226000
πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your FORD dealer to verify recall completion status.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 9 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FORD dealer.
  • If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyβ€”recall repairs are always free.
  • Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request full service history and documentation of all recall completions.
  • Consider whether adjacent model years (2023 or 2025) show better safety metrics.
  • Budget for thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on known problem areas.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: January 10, 2026.