Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Ford Transit
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Ford Transit has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 8 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V499000 Generator Fuel Hose May Cause Gas Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V592000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Wheels 5 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 24 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Ford Transit has an average reliability outlook. With 24 owner complaints and four recalls, the evidence is relatively limited. The most common issues relate to the power train, wheels, and suspension. These data points suggest a moderate level of concern but do not indicate any significant widespread problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $1,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| Wheels | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Suspension | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual power train noises
- Excessive tire wear
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Loose seat belts
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Ford Transit at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.