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2023 Ford Transit-350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Transit.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

Built on the 350 platform and equipped with an S8 automatic transmission, the 2023 Ford Transit delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 24 city, 26 highway, and 25 combined mpg. Researchers evaluating this model should note its substantial reliability footprint, which includes 19 recalls and 53 owner complaints predominantly focused on the electrical system. While this complaint volume falls well below the model's historical peak of 188 issues in 2015, it remains distant from the single-complaint low set in 2001, placing the 2023 Transit in a middling, moderately problematic position within the nameplate's broader reliability history.

Model year202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy24/26/25 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.4 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase120.5 in
Curb weight3580 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 26 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 10,000 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 supplied federal year-by-year record contains no 2023 data point, placing the target year between 2020—when the Transit recorded 82 complaints, 9 recalls, and 1 investigation—and 2026, which registers 5 complaints and zero recalls or investigations. The generation trend peaks at 188 complaints and 26 recalls in 2015, then declines through 2016–2018 before a modest fluctuation in 2020 and the minimal 2026 figures, suggesting a generally improving reliability arc over time. For 2023 specifically, the available data shows 7 complaints each in Electrical System, Power Train, and Back Over Prevention, 5 in Unknown Or Other, 2 crash complaints, and 0 fire complaints, though the root causes for these categories are unspecified. Because 2023 is omitted from the longitudinal counts, it sits in an unmapped interval between that 2020 fluctuation and the minimal 2026 figures, though its specific complaint counts are low and no fire complaints are recorded. Viewed against the generation’s broad decline from its 2015 peak, the limited 2023 detail suggests it is a reasonable year to buy, contingent on pre-purchase inspection of the Electrical System, Power Train, and Back Over Prevention components.

19
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
119
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
53
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 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 53 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System7
Power Train7
Back Over Prevention7
Unknown Or Other5
Tires3
Wheels3
Power Train,Back Over Prevention,Electrical System1
Structure,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 119 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 26-22412026-05-18Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the…
TSB 26-22262026-05-08Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change 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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Transit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Transit get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 26 highway / 25 combined mpg.