2021 Ford Transit - Electric Vehicle Guide

The 2021 Ford Transit belongs to a Ford Transit lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 3 model years, from 2020 to 2022. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Transit entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic (s10). The 2021 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2020) and later (2022) Transit model years also documented.

The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Motorcraft Gold battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.

There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Good" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.

Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,750.

Quick Specs

Common Trouble Codes

• P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
• P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.