Recall 16V618000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 16V618000. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 2,013 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2015 | Check VINs |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2016 | Check VINs |
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 16V618000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2178587 | Feb 1, 2026 | 2016 FORD TRANSIT | ENGINE | This complaint is specifically related to Ford Recall 16S32 / NHTSA Campaign 16V618000 regarding the High-Pressure Fuel … |
| 2178588 | Feb 1, 2026 | 2016 FORD TRANSIT | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This complaint is specifically related to Ford Recall 16S32 / NHTSA Campaign 16V618000 regarding the High-Pressure Fuel … |
| 2161498 | Sep 30, 2025 | 2016 FORD TRANSIT | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. Duri… |
| 2161499 | Sep 30, 2025 | 2016 FORD TRANSIT | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. Duri… |
| 1655741 | Feb 1, 2020 | 2015 FORD TRANSIT | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. T… |
| 1655742 | Feb 1, 2020 | 2015 FORD TRANSIT | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. T… |
| 1392081 | Feb 1, 2017 | 2015 FORD TRANSIT | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. … |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.