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1FTYE2YG6MKA419382021 FORD Transit

12of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
4
4 campaigns found
Safety Grade
C-
71/100 composite
Complaints
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
5 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
BUYPurchase Verdict

2021 FORD Transit was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 4 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2021 FORD Transit

2021 FORD Transit was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 4 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase.

  • 4 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
  • Engine or platform shared with models that have documented failure issues
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of 100
Low Risk
Low risk profile — minor signals only, likely routine.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
1 Contributing Risk Factor
4 model-wide recalls on record
+12
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
2021
Trim / Series
150
Body Style
Cargo Van
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
6-cyl 3.5L 310 hp
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly
KANSAS CITY: CLAYCOMO, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Ford Kansas City Assembly (Claycomo)

B+Quality70/100
Good📍 KANSAS CITY: CLAYCOMO, 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
C-
Score: 71/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety21/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
30/100Moderate
  • ▸Fuel system recall
Modern Safety Index
66/100
Advanced
11 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Electronic Stability Control
Fire Risk Assessment
Low
  • ▸1 fuel system recall(s) — potential ignition risk
Lemon Law Risk Indicator
Moderate
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Safety Systems

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

Driver Assistance Features

ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database

Forward Collision Warning✓Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking✓Standard
Pedestrian AEB✓Standard
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning✓Standard
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring~Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert~Optional
Adaptive Cruise Control~Optional
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam✓Standard
Parking Assist~Optional
Backup Camera✓Standard
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls4

Deferred Failure Risk

Components and defects approaching or past their known service milestones

33/100
Monitor Deferred Risk
5 component(s) approaching service intervals within the next 20,000 miles. Factor routine maintenance costs into your ownership budget.
⚠No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~60,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
MONITORCriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 100,000 mi · Est. ~60,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Water Pump service before 100,000 mi
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 5 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighDifferential / Transfer Case Fluid
Service interval: 4 yr · Vehicle age: 5 yr · Past due by age
Service Differential / Transfer Case Fluid immediately — already past the 50,000 mi / 4 yr interval
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 5 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
MONITORModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 100,000 mi · Est. ~60,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) service before 100,000 mi
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.

NHTSA Safety Recalls

4 RECALLS
4found
ℹ

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 4 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)

2 of 4 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
#21V592000
Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~66%

~34% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#23V499000
Invalid Date

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SummaryQuality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Est. Repair Completion~75%

~25% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V442000
Invalid Date

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~40%

~60% 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

Recall Intelligence

Detailed analysis of recall history and severity

First Recall
17/12/2025
4 total campaigns
Systems Recalled
Safety SystemsExterior/OtherFuel SystemSuspension/WheelsBody/Structure
Recall Remedy Breakdown
3
Part Replacements
1
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

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

$36,584
~$610/mo over 5 yrs
$0.6/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$10,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$7,084

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $36,584 (~$610/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Negotiation Ammunition

Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down

4 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$2,000
Total recommended deduction−$2,000

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2021 FORD Transit — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

HIGH
Verify recall SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger
HIGH
Verify recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS has been repaired
Recall on record for: Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators
HIGH
Verify recall BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150,
HIGH
Verify recall EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: has been repaired
Recall on record for: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, S
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

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Insurance Cost Estimate

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

Full Coverage
$1,650–$2,090/yr
~$138–$174/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
▼ 5-year-old vehicle: −7% (moderate depreciation)

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

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN1FTYE2YG6MKA41938
Model Year2021
MakeFORD
ModelTransit
Series150
Vehicle TypeTRUCK

Body & Configuration

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

Engine

Engine Cylinders6
Displacement (L)3.5
Horsepower310

Manufacturer

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

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1FT
Check Digit (Char 9)6
Model Year Code (Char 10)M
Plant Code (Char 11)K
Sequence (Chars 12–17)A41938

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count4
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

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

1
1
F
2
T
3
Y
4
E
5
2
6
Y
7
G
8
6
9
M
10
K
11
A
12
4
13
1
14
9
15
3
16
8
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
YE2YG
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
6
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
M
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
K
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
A41938
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"M" → 2021
Could also be 1991
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: 6/18/2026, 2:34:36 PM.