Are Ford Transit vans any good?

The 2021 Ford Transit is one of the best choices among full-size vans. It comes as a straight-ahead cargo van, a Crew van with a second seating row (making it a 5-seater), or a Passenger van capable of transporting up to 15 people.

Are transit vans easy to steal?

While it’s generally the older Transits that thieves are targeting with possibly poorer security systems making them more vulnerable, vans are often stolen without keys and broken down to their component parts to be sold on.

Is there a recall on Ford Transit vans?

Ford is recalling more than 192,000 Transit Connect vans from the 2013 through 2021 model years because a faulty part in the transmission could allow the vehicles to roll away even though the shifter appears to be in Park. The problem is with the connection between the shifter cable and the transmission.

What is the most reliable Transit van?

Most Reliable Cargo Vans: Our Top 5

• Ford Transit. This cargo van is one of the more popular ones around.
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The Sprinter is a spacious cargo van offering plenty of room and options.
• Ram ProMaster.
• Chevrolet Express.
• Nissan NV.

Do Ford Transits have bad transmissions?

The Ford Transit 250 is known as a reliable vehicle — until it’s not. Unfortunately, there appear to be some deep seated issues with their transmissions, primarily in the 2014-2016 model years, but extending throughout their dates of manufacture.

What problems do Ford Transit Connect have?

Common Ford Transit Connect Problems

• Transmission Failure. Transmission problems are not uncommon for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
• Engine Failure. There have been cases of engine failure in some 2016 Transit Connect redesigns.
• Loose Panoramic Roof Panel.
• Loose Door Latch.
• Faulty Air Conditioning (A/C) Unit.