Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Transit.
The 2023 Ford Transit, equipped with an automatic S8 transmission and EPA-rated at 24/26/25 mpg, recorded 53 owner complaints and 19 recalls, with the electrical system as the top trouble area. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 2001–2026, the 2023 year sits well below the historical peak of 188 complaints in 2015, though it remains above the lowest count of one complaint in 2001. This places the 2023 Transit in a moderate reliability position relative to the model’s long-term record, with the electrical system warranting particular attention for researchers.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 189.4 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Overall height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3580 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 55/45 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 26 / 25 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 350 Crew EcoBoost Van (148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | 350 EcoBoost Van (148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.80 sec | 15.30 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | 350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 7.60 sec | 16.00 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | 350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 7.50 sec | 15.90 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | 150 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (10-pass 130WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | 150 XL Diesel Van (148WB LR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-5 | 10.60 sec | 17.90 sec | 185 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | 350 HD Diesel Van DRW (148WB HR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-5 | 12.50 sec | 18.70 sec | 185 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record traces a pronounced generational arc, cresting at 188 complaints and 26 recalls in 2015 before retreating to 151 and 21 in 2016, 96 and 18 in 2017, 55 and 14 in 2018, and 82 and 9 in 2020, ultimately falling to just 5 complaints and zero recalls by 2026. The 2023 model falls between that 2020 data point and the minimal 2026 figures, placing it in the generation’s lower-activity tail rather than near its 2015–2016 peak. For 2023 specifically, federal filings identify Electrical System, Power Train, and Back Over Prevention as the top complaint areas (7 reports each), along with Unknown Or Other (5), plus 2 crash complaints and 0 fire complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Given that the generation’s highest complaint and recall volumes are firmly in the past and 2023 records zero fire incidents alongside only discrete categorized filings, this model year represents a comparatively sound used-buy.
All 53 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 119 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2309 | 2026-07-02 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the… |
| TSB 26-2241 | 2026-05-18 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the… |
| TSB 26-2226 | 2026-05-08 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the… |
| SSM 54758 | 2026-04-20 | Vehicle Speed Control | Some 2020-2026 Transit vehicle customers may request vehicle speed to be limited. Speed… |
| SSM 54738 | 2026-04-13 | Power Train | Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 24 city / 26 highway / 25 combined mpg.