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2024 Ford Transit

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

The 2024 Ford Transit generated 26 owner complaints alongside 10 recalls, a volume that falls short of the 2015 high of 188 complaints yet exceeds the single complaint logged in 2001, the earliest year in the dataset. Structure stands out as the top complaint area for this model year, which falls within an owner-feedback record spanning 2001 to 2026. That positioning marks the 2024 Transit as a moderate chapter in the nameplate’s documented reliability history, indicating that its structural reports should be evaluated against a long-term record anchored by the 2001 low and the 2015 peak.

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

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 generation demonstrates a distinct reliability arc, peaking in 2015 with 188 complaints and 26 recalls before trending downward through 2018 and 2020. For the 2024 target year, federal data identifies specific low-volume issues, including 5 structure complaints, 3 wheel complaints, and 2 fire complaints, with zero crash complaints recorded. This profile aligns with the broader generational improvement, as subsequent data points like 2026 show a reduction to 5 total complaints and 0 recalls. The 2024 model sits within this maturing phase, exhibiting isolated feedback rather than the systemic volatility seen in the 2015-2017 period. Based on the significant reduction in complaints from the generation's peak and the limited specific issues noted for 2024, this is a favorable model year to purchase.

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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Transit. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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.