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What 53 owners told NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Transit Van

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (53)Crash / fire / injury (2)Transmission & drivetrain (13)Electrical system (12)Backup camera & sensors (9)Engine (5)Steering (4)Wheels (4)Body & structure (3)Fuel system (3)Lane Departure (3)Tires (3)

9 of 53 complaints match · Backup camera & sensors · clear filters

Apr 6, 2026Transmission & drivetrainBackup camera & sensorsElectrical system

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while in drive, the transmission slammed into fourth gear. The hill assist feature was activated during the failure. The contact believed that the failure was caused by an inoperable back over prevention camera. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and offered a buyback, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 23,459.

NHTSA ODI 11729343

Nov 10, 2025Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview 360° camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview image was blank. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.

NHTSA ODI 11698559

Oct 1, 2025Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11690852

Jun 4, 2025Backup camera & sensors

Ford is saying that there is no remedy for the rear view camera recall at the moment. I took my van in and they inspected the rear view camera and said it was fine and that there was no problem with my vehicle. This recall has caused me several damages including losing several thousands of dollars in sales revenue as I use the van to transport goods for my business.

NHTSA ODI 11664742

May 21, 2025Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11662349

May 16, 2025Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11661423

Apr 26, 2024Lane DepartureBackup camera & sensorsCrash

REAR VIEW/ 360 camera malfunction. (RECALL) all blue screen/ black screen, and no screen. I was backing up a drive way an damaged my whole right side of my roof. I did not get hurt thank god. Opened up a claim next day with Ford. I have opened 2 claims with FORD. It has been 8 months going back a forth with them. I have had my vehicle inspected at 3 dealerships an had new (camera) installed. I have sent Ford claims department all of my information, Dealerships have sent in all there information. I have gotten an email 3 months ago from Ford claims saying they have never received my information on my vehicle from me or the 3 Dealerships a they have to close the claim. I opened up anther claim waited, got anther email saying from ford claims that due to me or the dealerships I have gone to a them not receiving documents they have to close my claim. I have over $4k in damages, I have a broken camera system. And still have not gotten my camera system fully fix. I feel that because I did not get injured in this crash it’s a brush on FORDS Shoulder. I just got my van back today an have to bring back again. For Ford to do noting about this till I guess I get in a real accident. Thank u

NHTSA ODI 11585520

Dec 21, 2023Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11561355

Dec 20, 2023Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11561095

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2023 Ford Transit Van verdict →