FaultScore

Ford Transit seat problems

33 of the 1,064 complaints filed about the Ford Transit are about the seats — 3% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2020.

33

Complaints

3%

Share of all complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

Seats complaints by model year

2015 Transit 2 6.1%

Median failure at 85,227 miles

2016 Transit 1 3.0%
2017 Transit 2 6.1%
2019 Transit 1 3.0%
2020 Transit 27 81.8%

Median failure at 559 miles

What owners said

2016 Ford Transit Earlville, IL

SEATS

The setbel latches brake easily, the outer holding of the latch brakes down quickly and leaves only the small plastic latch and they brake. Also, the upholstery on the seats wears down and disintegrate, this happens with one of the double seats in the rear of the vehicle.

NHTSA complaint #11536316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Buford, GA

SEATS

The seats have sank into the springs making it undriveable. This has happened on all our Ford Transit Vans. Ford dealerships won't repair because they are now out of warranty but this was reported prior to warranty expiration but we were told parts were not available.

NHTSA complaint #11532154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522859 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Ford Transit Venice, FL

SEATS

seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures.

NHTSA complaint #11522888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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