2016 Ford Transit Electrical Problems

I own a 2016 Ford Transit (VIN [XXX] ) and the rear camera goes blank when the car is going in reverse. Currently, my VIN is not included in the recall even though the year, make, and model is within the range. It has the same issue as described here on your page [XXX] and I am hoping that Ford will extend it to my VIN as well. I have contacted them separately to let them know of the issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11727520

Incident

Mar 1, 2025

Rear view camera has sometimes screen has inverted view, totally blank, and even blue screen, sometimes works for a few seconds and then goes blank

NHTSA ID

11722162

Incident

Mar 10, 2024

Rear view camera either goes out or is upside down. Went out so hit something. Luckily no real damage. Went to dealer and they said it’s not part of recall

NHTSA ID

11692609

Incident

Sep 2, 2025

I was not made aware of the recall. The driveshaft separated while I was driving, causing significant damage to other parts of the vehicle, including the transmission, motor and transmission mount, cooling, electrical and brake and transmission lines, oil and fuel parts, and much more underneath the van. This happened after a very brief hard vibration moments before it “exploded” and sent me flying into the air and coming to a very quick stop, which also caused medical issues. Ford is refusing to repair all that their recalled part damaged claiming they “notified me” but I haven’t received such notice. I stay up on all maintenance and repairs for my van, and the dealership acknowledged that when looking at the vehicle history reports.

NHTSA ID

11630627

Incident

Dec 8, 2024

•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Unknown •How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Van completely shuts down, lights on dashboard shut off, can’t not accelerate or brake, and hazard lights do not turn on. •Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Problem could not be reproduce at Ford the second time. The first time this happened, the Van was serviced at Ford for over 2 months for the same issues. •Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has been serviced by Penske & Ford. •Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lights or messages, these issues comes up randomly and shuts the vehicle down completely.

NHTSA ID

11629699

Incident

Sep 17, 2024

Mileage

123,402 mi

Instrument panel turns off on and on during driving. No ability to see speed, acceleration, engine heat, fuel, or any lights at all (unable to see warning lights like engine light or airbag or tire pressure and not even able to use blinkers or high lights). Problem occurs during driving (will even turn off and on many times within same driving session) but will also happen while car is sitting just with ignition on. Took to dealer and they couldnt find the problem, told me to (and I quote) “continue driving until it gets worse” so they could find the problem later on. Romano Ford in Fayetteville NY told us to continue using the vehicle while the instrument panels contiously turns off and on, disregarding the safety issues of not being able to monitor anything while driving (speed, heat, fuel, warnings, blinkers or anything!). When we scanned the vehicle for DTCs it comes up as the instrument panel is losing connection to every single module in the vehicle, and they for some reason do not see this as dangerous.

NHTSA ID

11572368

Incident

Feb 12, 2024

Vehicle goes into "limp" mode while on highway losing the ability to control the acceleration. The van has to coast to a stop, turn off the engine, then restart. The throttle body was replaced twice (3/2/21 and 11/21/22). This causes a major safety risk for the driver, passenger and all other drivers on the road. Losing control of the vehicle mechanically without warning and in such a sporadic fashion is unacceptable at this age and mileage. 170,245 miles & 219,118 miles.

NHTSA ID

11555246

Incident

Feb 24, 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, it spontaneously caught fire. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The doors failed to open. After the fire, the owner noticed that the wires were hanging from the door panel. The owner was able to extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries. The fire department was not contacted. The air bags were deployed. A police report was not filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact referenced the failure of Ford recall number 17S34.

NHTSA ID

11547076

Incident

Sep 16, 2023

RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS AND DIRECTIONAL ARE NOT WORKING. THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL IN ANY SITUATION. COULD BE THE BCM MODULE. THIS MIGHT BE THE RECALL NUMBER 17S34

NHTSA ID

11265719

Incident

Apr 10, 2019

Mileage

28,000 mi

ELECTRICAL, WIRING HARNESS CORRODED AND SHORTED OUT DASHBOARD INDICATORS. VAN WAS PURCHASED 10/26/2016 LOOKED AT DIFFERENT WEB SITES SAYING THERE IS A RECALL BUT FORD IS SAYING THAT IT DOES NOT PERTAIN TO THIS VAN, THE DESCRIPTION ON THE WEB SITE IS THE SAME AS DEALER REPAIRED.THE WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED WAS IN THE DRIVERS FOOTWELL, IN THE RECALL NOTICE POSTED IT SAID THE WIRING HARNESS SHOULD BE REPLACED NOT REPAIRED AND THAT A DRAINAGE HOLE BE MADE IN THE FOOTWELL PLUS INSTALLATION OF A FUSE TO PREVENT FIRES. NONE OF THAT WAS DONE.

NHTSA ID

11151556

Incident

Nov 13, 2018

DRIVING ON HIWAY SUDDENLY NO DRIVE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING,INABILITY TO DRIVE NO GAS PEDAL RESPONDING I CALL THE FORD DEALER AND SAID THAT THER IS NO RECALLS ON THAT BUT LOOKING ON INTERNET FOUND RECALL 17S15

NHTSA ID

11103036

Incident

Jun 15, 2018

FORD TRANSIT IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE TURNED OFF WHILE IT'S IN ANY GEAR INCLUDING WHILE IT'S IN DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY. TURNING THIS KEY WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WILL CAUSE THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR THE DRIVER. MY VAN HAS TURNED ITSELF OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR FOUR TIMES BECAUSE MY KNEE TOUCHED THE KEY. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, THE STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTABLE BUT IT ADJUST ITSELF WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE LEEVER CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN WITH THE IGNITION KEY TO CONSTANTLY COME CLOSER TO MY KNEES. TWO FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT'S WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE DESIGN NEEDS TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT'S UNSAFE. *TT *DT CONSUMER STATED DESIGN FLAW WITH NOT HAVING AN INTERLOCK INSTALLED. UPDATED 11/7/18*JB*BF VIN NUMBER INVALID UPDATED 11/20/18*JB UPDATED 11/20/18 *DT *JB *DT *DT*JB *DT VIN INVALID *JB

NHTSA ID

11021524

Incident

Sep 1, 2016

Mileage

8,000 mi