The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with catalytic converter failures. The contact was informed that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the odor was extremely strong, and the contact became ill from inhaling the odor. The contact was forced to wear a gas mask while inside of the vehicle. The contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11774381
- Incident
- Oct 15, 2026
- Mileage
- 29,000 mi
EngineOther / unspecifiedPowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 19, 2026
I purchased a new [XXX] on XXX from La Mesa Rec Van in [XXX]. The RV is a built on a 2023 Ford Transit Trail 350 chassis, but the vehicle is registered as 2025 as [XXX] completed the conversion to a Class B motorhome in XXX. Upon purchase, it was not disclosed to me by Ford or La Mesa Rec Van in [XXX] that the vehicle was speed limited to 81 mpg. I went to pass a car on a two lane highway when a passing lane opened up. The vehicle I was passing started to accelerate (not sure if it was intentional or not). I realized I was running out of the passing lane and there was a tractor trailer heading my way. I accelerated to get past the car, but once I got to 80mph, I could not go any faster. Luckily the other driver slowed enough that I could get in front of him, and I narrowly avoided a head on [XXX]. Had I known that Ford had governed the van to 81mph, I would not have attempted the pass at that time. Nowhere in the owners manual, documentation or discussions during the sale was it mentioned that the van is speed-rated to 81. For a modern vehicle of today to be governed to 81 mph is ludicrous and dangerous. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11772141
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2025
Body & structureEngineSuspension
Filed Oct 4, 2026
Followup on previous complaint. Manufacturer unable to perform recall on body because of lift package. Package was installed by manufacturer. Manufacturer releasing vehicle back to consumer as unrepairable, creating a possible deadly risk to both consumer and to highways.
- NHTSA ID
- 11768844
- Incident
- Oct 4, 2026
Ford states they are unable to repair this recall #26V061 because the van is lifted, which was a marketing strategy done by Ford on the assembly line. They want the customer to shop dealers and see if anyone can do it. Ford customer service referred problem back to customer
- NHTSA ID
- 11768010
- Incident
- Sep 30, 2026
Body & structureEngine
Filed Feb 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 - 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to decelerate. During the most recent failure, the contact was able to drive to the dealer before the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that water was leaking into the engine, causing a shortage with the spark plugs and other electrical systems. The #4 spark plug was replaced. The contact researched and became aware of an issue with the cowl allowing water and debris to enter the engine and causing the #4 spark plug to be short-circuited. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11720126
- Incident
- Jun 24, 2025
- Mileage
- 45,000 mi
ElectricalEngine
Filed Apr 1, 2025
Vehicle shuts off completely off while driving intermittently. This issue has happened several times starting at 15000 miles. Vehicle has been back to dealership more than once regarding this issue. No codes are detected during diagnostics. UNSAFE
- NHTSA ID
- 11652187
- Incident
- Jan 16, 2025
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 6, 2024
Power train malfunction and loss of power in vehicle may cause accident due to sudden loss of speed. Vehicle makes noises and kicks when accelerating. Turbo doesn’t work properly and hesitates when engaging. The wrench light comes and goes off when turning the car back on. Vehicle often looses power while driving either due to the turbo or the power train. May cause accidents, we have had to pull over because of the power loss and for the pulling/kicking of the car.
- NHTSA ID
- 11613095
- Incident
- Sep 4, 2024
EnginePowertrain (other)Steering
Filed Jul 6, 2024
Vehicle struggles and kicks to catch speed. At times in freeway/ street it will “jerk”/ hesitate to speed up. We have had to pull over in the middle of the freeway because it was not catching speed. No warning lights have turned on in the vehicle. It is dangerous to drive and vehicle looses speed or hesitates to pick up on speed, could cause an accident. Please help get vehicle fully checked, vehicle was made during Covid and chip shortage, I believe they rushed this vans out and did not make them properly. Other vehicles have had recalls for the problems I am experiencing with this vehicle, but mine has not been recalled. I strongly believe my vehicle is part of those recalls. Attached are the recalls made to similar vehicles, I believe mine should be included in this recalls.
- NHTSA ID
- 11599586
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2022
EngineFuel system
Filed Jul 6, 2024
A very strong gas smell was detected on the vehicle cabin. It lingers for a long time when it seems to be going away, it comes back strong again. This began July 2nd 2024. I have not taken my vehicle to get checked out because I cannot afford it, but i did ask around and everyone including some that know about cars said the car is too new and it is not normal, it is bad for our health since we are inhaling those nasty fumes everyday. This vehicle has never been hit or has had any type of damage to it in any way. It has been driven 85k miles and it is still in perfect condition. Honestly since I purchased this vehicle it has been nothing but problems. This is not the only issue this vehicle came with since day 1. I reached out to dealer at first but had no luck. Please help with this vehicle, I really believe this vehicle was not made correctly in so many ways.
- NHTSA ID
- 11599583
- Incident
- Jul 2, 2024
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.