How it shows up
- hard start
Its other signs
- misfire DTCs
- rough idle under load
Usual fix
plug set + failed coil(s) per the swap test
← Hard start / no-start on all engines
Symptoms · Transit V6 (gas)
Transit V6 (gas): hard start, long crank or no-start
2 documented failures on this engine list this among their signs. They are ordered from the most widespread down. Each one shows the signs in its record's own words, how to tell it from the others, the usual fix and any recall or bulletin.
- Fuel delivery: in-tank pump and injectors Occasional
Not sure which engine you have, or want the recalls for your exact truck? Check your VIN: it names the engine and lists the campaigns for that model year. Whether a recall is still open on your VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How it shows up
- hard start after low fuel
Its other signs
- power loss under load
- P0087-family codes
Usual fix
in-tank pump module / filter and injector service
Everything on the Transit V6 (gas)Its recalls and bulletins
Order: how widespread each failure is in its record (near-universal, very common, common, occasional, rare), then the number of NHTSA owner complaints that match its keywords. Complaint counts are keyword matches, not a manual review of each complaint. A symptom listed here means the failure is documented with that sign; it is not a diagnosis of your truck. Tiers: verified, aggregated, contested, data-gap. How we tier and source facts.