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1FTBR2X85RKA493632024 FORD TransitHigh Roof

22of 100
Moderate Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
10
10 campaigns found
Safety Grade
D
63/100 composite
Complaints
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
2 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
BUYPurchase Verdict

2024 FORD Transit was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 10 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2024 FORD Transit

2024 FORD Transit was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 10 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately.

  • 10 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Steering system recall; Structural/frame recall)
  • Engine or platform shared with models that have documented failure issues
  • High lemon law risk indicators — multiple safety-critical recall and complaint patterns present
  • Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
22
of 100
Moderate Risk
2 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
2 Contributing Risk Factors
10 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Vehicle may qualify as a lemon — repeat repair failures
+10
Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
FORD
Model
Transit
Year
2024
Trim / Series
High Roof
Body Style
Cargo Van
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
6-cyl 3.5L
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Ford Kansas City Assembly (Claycomo)

B+Quality70/100
Good📍 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Builds F-150 and Transit. Large-volume plant with solid quality metrics.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

Overall Safety Grade
D
Score: 63/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety13/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
55/100High
  • ▸Steering system recall
  • ▸Structural/frame recall
Modern Safety Index
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Lemon Law Risk Indicator
High
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Engine/Powertrain
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Suspension/Wheels
  • ⚠3 recalls on same component: Steering
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Body/Structure

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

Shared Platform Risk

3.5L EcoBoost: known timing chain tensioner wear and carbon buildup on intake valves

Also affects: F-150, Explorer, Edge, Fusion, Flex, Taurus
Recalls10

NHTSA Safety Recalls

10 RECALLS
10found
ℹ

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 10 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

4 of 10 recalls have a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.

56%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

FORD Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
89%Good

FORD completes recalls at a good rate (89%), averaging about 18 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~18 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
18mo
#24V102000
Sep 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
Read full details...
ConsequenceWheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~70%

~30% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V226000
Invalid Date

TIRES

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.
Read full details...
ConsequenceDamaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~66%

~34% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V542000
Invalid Date

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V591000
Sep 2024

STEERING:COLUMN

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V636000
Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~57%

~43% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V805000
Invalid Date

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-102. Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.
Read full details...
ConsequenceRear wheel lock-up or separation of the wheel from the axle shaft can result in loss of vehicle control or loss of drive power. In addition, the vehicle may roll in park if the parking brake is not applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~65%

~35% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V315000
Sep 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~50%

~50% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V623000
Invalid Date

STEERING

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591. An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.
Read full details...
ConsequenceIncorrect tires and an incorrect steering coupler cover can cause a loss of brake function, loss of steering control, or damage to tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~52%

~48% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V876000
Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

SummaryRollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Est. Repair Completion~41%

~59% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#26V061000
Mar 2026

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA loss of drive power or brake failure increases the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~22%

~78% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall Intelligence

Detailed analysis of recall history and severity

Recall Age — How Long Open
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1.8yr open
STEERING:COLUMN
1.8yr open
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
288d open
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
110d open
First Recall
03/02/2026
10 total campaigns
Systems Recalled
Engine/PowertrainSuspension/WheelsSteeringSafety SystemsBody/Structure
Recall Remedy Breakdown
9
Part Replacements
1
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
Lemon Law Eligibility
May Qualify

This vehicle shows 4 lemon law indicators. Eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service — consult a lemon law attorney.

Strong protection states: California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts
Complaints

Component Failure Cascade Risk

Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures

HighPOWER STEERING issue detected

▸ Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$33,344
~$556/mo over 5 yrs
$1.4/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$4,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$3,000
Depreciation
$8,344

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,344 (~$556/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Negotiation Ammunition

Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down

10 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$5,000
Total recommended deduction−$5,000

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2024 FORD Transit — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

HIGH
Inspect for power steering issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking
HIGH
Verify recall POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubri
HIGH
Verify recall TIRES has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The
HIGH
Verify recall STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The el
HIGH
Verify recall STEERING:COLUMN has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The steering column intermediate shaft may h
HIGH
Verify recall EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

15%
18-month
28%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 28%

15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

  • ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Official FORD Maintenance Guide ↗Search Owner's Manual ↗

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Auction History

Public sale records from Copart, IAAI, and auction aggregators

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,770–$2,250/yr
~$148–$188/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History

Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

FORD has been fined $17M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2015: Failure to timely file Early Warning Reports on defect data.

2015$17MFailure to timely file Early Warning Reports on defect data

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN1FTBR2X85RKA49363
Model Year2024
MakeFORD
ModelTransit
TrimHigh Roof
Series250
Vehicle TypeTRUCK

Body & Configuration

Body StyleCargo Van
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders6
Displacement (L)3.5

Manufacturer

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly CityKANSAS CITY
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1FT
Check Digit (Char 9)5
Model Year Code (Char 10)R
Plant Code (Char 11)K
Sequence (Chars 12–17)A49363

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count10
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

1
1
F
2
T
3
B
4
R
5
2
6
X
7
8
8
5
9
R
10
K
11
A
12
4
13
9
14
3
15
6
16
3
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
F
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
T
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
BR2X8
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
5
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
R
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
K
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
A49363
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"R" → 2024
Could also be 1994
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Reliability Scores
Year-by-year reliability ratings
Years to Avoid
Best & worst model years ranked
Common Problems
Owner complaints & known defects
All NHTSA Recalls
Complete recall campaign history
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/19/2026, 10:58:22 PM.