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2024 Ford Transit-250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Transit.

The 2024 Ford Transit, built on the 250 platform, represents Ford's full-size commercial van offering with a complaint record that stands out against its two-decade history—owner complaints total just 26 for this model year alongside 10 associated recalls, a dramatic contrast to the peak of 188 complaints logged in 2015. Throughout the 2001-2026 model span, complaints have generally trended downward, with only 2001 posting fewer issues at 1, making the 2024 model's reliability posture among the best the Transit has achieved. While structural concerns represent the most frequently cited complaint area for this year, the sheer volume of improvement from earlier model years demonstrates how Ford has refined the platform over time.

Model year202520242023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length235.4 in
Overall width81.5 in
Overall height109.4 in
Wheelbase147.6 in
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Transit of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–12.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2020 350 Crew EcoBoost Van (148WB HR)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020350 Crew EcoBoost Van (148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.70 sec15.30 sec310 hpAWD
2017350 EcoBoost Van (148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.80 sec15.30 sec310 hpRWD
2017350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.60 sec16.00 sec310 hpRWD
2015350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.50 sec15.90 sec310 hpRWD
2015150 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (10-pass 130WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.60 sec15.90 sec310 hpRWD
2015150 XL Diesel Van (148WB LR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-510.60 sec17.90 sec185 hpRWD
2015350 HD Diesel Van DRW (148WB HR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-512.50 sec18.70 sec185 hpRWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly Mounting Bolts (torque) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Ford Transit’s federal record shows a sharp peak in 2015 with 188 complaints and 26 recalls, followed by a steady decline through 2020 (82 complaints, 9 recalls) and an extremely low 2026 (5 complaints, 0 recalls). The 2024 model year falls between 2020 and 2026, but the data does not provide aggregate complaint, recall, investigation, or TSB totals for 2024; it only lists the top complaint categories as Structure (5), Wheels (3), Back Over Prevention (3), and Unknown/Other (2), with zero crash complaints and two fire complaints. The data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. The generation’s clear downward trajectory after 2015 and the minimal 2026 activity suggest the platform has matured significantly, though the absence of 2024 aggregate totals prevents a direct quantitative comparison. Based on the available complaint categories and the generation’s improving trend, the 2024 Transit appears to be a relatively low-risk purchase, though buyers should verify whether the Structure and Wheel complaints reflect isolated incidents or broader patterns.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
80
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
26
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 26 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure5
Wheels3
Back Over Prevention3
Unknown Or Other2
Tires2
Seat Belts1
Suspension,Wheels1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 80 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-22632026-05-29Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update…
TSB 26-22412026-05-18Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the…
SSM 547582026-04-20Vehicle Speed ControlSome 2020-2026 Transit vehicle customers may request vehicle speed to be limited. Speed…
SSM 547382026-04-13Power TrainSome 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Transit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.