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2021 Ford Transit

Van · 2015–2027 · E-Transit, Transit

2015–2023 Ford Transit
2015–2023 pictured. Photo: DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2021GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual

10 serious complaints of 23, the most about power train (6) and suspension (3); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH in the middle lane, the vehicle lost motive power with the “WRENCH” warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over, turned off, and was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. Two days later, the “WRENCH” light illuminated again.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2025

“The contact's business owns a 2021 Ford Transit. The contact stated while an employee was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the rear passenger’s side tire detached from the axle and landed into a front yard. The vehicle was stopped immediately.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, Oct 2024

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Repair program Customer Satisfaction Program 25B47 Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Transfer Case Replacement (25B47, Oct 2025)
  • Repair program Customer Satisfaction Program 25N12 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Transfer Case Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation (25N12, Apr 2026)
  • Repair program Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation (25N17, Mar 2026)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

23 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16 mpg · NHTSA: 2–4 of 5 stars · 2021 trims and features

Every Transit year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027

What changed for 2021

2021 Transit trims

Cargo VanCutawayPassenger Van XLPassenger Van XLT
Powertrain
EngineAWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6: 3.5L EcoBoost V6
AWD 3.5L V6, RWD 3.5L V6: 3.5L PFDi V6
AWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6: 3.5L EcoBoost V6
AWD 3.5L V6, RWD 3.5L V6: 3.5L PFDi V6
——
HorsepowerAWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6: 310 hp
AWD 3.5L V6, RWD 3.5L V6: 275 hp
AWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6: 310 hp
AWD 3.5L V6, RWD 3.5L V6: 275 hp
——
TorqueAWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6: 400 lb-ft
AWD 3.5L V6, RWD 3.5L V6: 262 lb-ft
AWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6: 400 lb-ft
AWD 3.5L V6, RWD 3.5L V6: 262 lb-ft
——
Transmission10-speed SelectShift Automatic Overdrive10-speed SelectShift Automatic Overdrive10-speed SelectShift Automatic Overdrive10-speed SelectShift Automatic Overdrive
Gears10101010
DrivetrainAWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6 / AWD 3.5L V6 / RWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6 / RWD 3.5L V6AWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6 / AWD 3.5L V6 / RWD EcoBoost 3.5L V6 / RWD 3.5L V6AWD / RWDAWD / RWD
Size and capability
Seats221515
Driver assistance
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
Comfort
SeatsOptionalOptional——
Exterior
Wheels16 in16 in——
Packages and options (34)
Cargo VanCutawayPassenger Van XLPassenger Van XLT
Equipment Group 101A Standard———
Equipment Group 301A ——OptionalOptional
Equipment Group 302A ——OptionalOptional
Equipment Group 501A —Optional——
Motorhome Prep Package —Optional——
RV Prep Package Optional———
All Wheel Drive - AWD OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
3.5L EcoBoost V6 OptionalOptional——
Dual Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries $295————
Dual Alternator ————
Extended Range Fuel Tank with Capless Fill $285OptionalOptional——
Upfitter Interface Module $255————
Front Driver and Passenger Swivel Seats ————
SYNC 3 ————
Adaptive Cruise Control ————
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage ————
Front and Rear Split View Camera ————
Reverse Sensing System ————
Trailer Brake Controller $405————
Trailer Sway Control ————
Agate Black Metallic $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blue Jeans $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Diffused Silver OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Green Gem OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ingot Silver $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Kapoor Red $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Magnetic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Oxford White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Race Red OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
School Bus Yellow OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Palazzo Gray Cloth OptionalOptional——
Dark Palazzo Gray Vinyl OptionalOptional——
Ebony Cloth OptionalOptional——
Ebony Leather OptionalOptional——

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Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 ——— Not rated 3 5 Wheels (3) —
2025 ——— 2–4 of 5 4 4 Service brakes (2) Yes
2024 ——— 2–4 of 5 10 28 Structure (6) Yes
2023 ——— 2–4 of 5 19 58 Electrical system (14) Yes
2022 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hpAWD, RWD16–17 mpg 2–4 of 5 16 38 Electrical system (11) Yes
2021 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hpAWD, RWD16 mpg 2–4 of 5 4 23 Power train (6) Yes
2020 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hpAWD, RWD16–17 mpg 2–4 of 5 9 84 Seats (27) Yes
2019 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD15–16 mpg Not rated 9 37 Unknown or other (7) Yes
2018 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD16 mpg 3–4 of 5 14 57 Engine (14) Yes
2017 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD16 mpg 3–4 of 5 18 98 Power train (40) Yes
2016 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD16 mpg 3–4 of 5 21 156 Power train (60) No
2015 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD16 mpg 3–4 of 5 26 193 Power train (78) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Third row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or moreHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsLeather seats

Apple lists CarPlay for: Transit 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 FORD TRANSIT VAN BEV CV BEV RWDNot Rated NoNo 20
2026 FORD TRANSIT VAN GAS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT VAN GAS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2025 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 12 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD2 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 12 PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 12 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford Transit Van - Gas CV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford Transit Van - Gas CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2024 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD2 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD4 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford Transit Van - CV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford Transit Van - CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2023 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD2 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD4 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Van CV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Van CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2022 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD2 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 StandardOptional 02
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Van VAN AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Van VAN RWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2021 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD2 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 423
2021 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 StandardOptional 423
2021 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 423
2021 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 423
2021 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Van VAN AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Van VAN RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 423
2020 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot Rated StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD2 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 984
2019 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 01
2019 Ford Transit High Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Van VAN FWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2018 Ford Transit VAN FWDNot Rated NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 02
2018 Ford Transit High Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 1457
2017 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot Rated NoOptional 1898
2017 Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2017 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2017 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 NoOptional 02
2017 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 02
2017 Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2016 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot Rated NoOptional 21155
2016 Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 03
2016 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 03
2016 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 NoOptional 03
2016 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 03
2016 Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 03
2015 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot Rated NoOptional 26193
2015 Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2015 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2015 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 NoOptional 02
2015 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 02
2015 Ford Transit Miduam Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2022Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 17
2022Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 16
2021Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 16
2021Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 16
2020Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 17
2020Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 16
2019Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
15–16
2019Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 15
2018Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
16
2018Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 16
2017Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2017Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 16
2016Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2016Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 16
2015Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2015Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 16

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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