Complaints about the 2015 Ford Transit peaked in 2023, with 23 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Van, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 25, 2015 to Sep 21, 2026.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-631 | Aug 11, 2021 | Incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable,… | Brakes | 30 | Part replacement |
| 19V-767 | Oct 25, 2019 | This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint… | Powertrain | 293,558 | Part replacement |
| 19V-333 | Apr 29, 2019 | When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when… | Seats | 544 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-329 | Apr 26, 2019 | When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when… | Seats | 360 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-313 | Apr 18, 2019 | When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when… | Seats | 2,080 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-271 | Apr 3, 2019 | Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height | Adaptive equipment | 4 | Part replacement |
| 19V-247 | Mar 28, 2019 | When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when… | Seats | 4 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-238 | Mar 26, 2019 | When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when… | Seats | 12 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-229 | Mar 22, 2019 | When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when… | Seats | 776 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-205 | Mar 18, 2019 | Seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop | Seats | 471 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-183 | Mar 6, 2019 | Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height | Adaptive equipment | 137 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-103 | Feb 21, 2019 | Cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach | Powertrain | 174 | Part replacement |
| 18V-782 | Nov 6, 2018 | When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when… | Seats | 475 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-275 | Apr 30, 2018 | Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an… | Electrical system | 25,658 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-668 | Oct 23, 2017 | Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an… | Electrical system | 65,206 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-408 | Jun 26, 2017 | In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail | Powertrain | 372,991 | Part replacement |
| 16V-618 | Aug 24, 2016 | Fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system | Engine and cooling | 2,013 | Part replacement |
| 16V-350 | May 24, 2016 | Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack | Adaptive equipment | 2 | Part replacement |
| 16V-331 | May 20, 2016 | Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack | Adaptive equipment | 2 | Part replacement |
| 16V-188 | Apr 4, 2016 | In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly | Airbags | 37,066 | Inspection |
| 16V-111 | Feb 25, 2016 | Rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle | Seat belts | 48,990 | Part replacement |
| 15V-865 | Dec 22, 2015 | Affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power | Powertrain | 1,170 | Part replacement |
| 15V-402 | Jun 24, 2015 | Affected vehicles may have been built with seat belt assemblies that have seat belt labels that are missing the required belt model and model year… | Seat belts | 49 | Repair or modification |
| 14V-708 | Nov 5, 2014 | In the affected vehicles the fuel filter bracket mounting may detach from the frame cross member over time | Fuel system | 89 | Repair or modification |
| 14V-483 | Aug 6, 2014 | Affected vehicles may have been manufactured without the epoxy reinforcement on the windowless sliding doors | Structure | 592 | Repair or modification |
| 14V-482 | Aug 6, 2014 | Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle | Brakes | 1,290 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
193 complaints on file, page 1 of 10.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V111000 (Seat belts) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list due to not having rear seats in vehicle. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
NHTSA complaint 11765940My van at times doesn't mater the incline it will say hill side assist and will lock the brakes I can be stuck for an hour or so found pumping the breaks will help release the lock quicker had dealership lock at it and they can't figure it out this has been going on for a year or so what can I do this isn't safe for at times I'm in traffic
NHTSA complaint 11761095See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint 11752183See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint 11752174rear wheels lock up at highway speeds, F-150 is recalled, why is my F-250 not recalled same transmission 6r80. Please help. Thanks
NHTSA complaint 11751607The front subframe and transmission crossmember on my 2015 Ford Transit have experienced severe, premature structural corrosion, resulting in the metal rotting completely through. The subframe is structurally compromised, brittle, and actively cracking.Safety Risk and Imminent Hazard:The subframe is the load-bearing structural skeleton holding the vehicle's engine, steering assembly, transmission, and suspension components in place. Because the metal has rusted through, there is an imminent risk of complete structural collapse while driving. If the subframe snaps or detaches under load, it will cause an immediate loss of steering control and engine displacement, likely resulting in a catastrophic high-speed crash.Passenger and Public Danger:This vehicle is not used for commercial purposes; it is a dedicated family vehicle used daily to transport eleven (11) children. A structural failure at highway speeds puts twelve lives inside the vehicle—and dozens more on the road—at immediate risk of fatal injury.Manufacturer Response:Ford Motor Company (Ford Pro Customer Advocacy, Case Manager: Quatavius) was contacted regarding this premature, widespread engineering defect. Ford formally denied any financial or repair assistance, stating no programs exist, completely disregarding the severe safety risk to the 11 children inside this vehicle. This is a systemic manufacturing defect with 2015-2023 Ford Transit subframes that requires an immediate federal safety investigation and mandatory safety recall before a fatal structural failure occurs As of now the symptoms are the rattling noise of the rotting subframe and steering vibration while driving. We even hit another car and paid for repairs already due to fear of steering loss.
NHTSA complaint 11741522Transmission, 6 speed, drops into 2nd gear locks up rear wheels. I was driving at highway speeds and the rear wheels locked up. My van skidded into another lane and almost caused an accident. My van has been down shifting for years but the rear wheels have never locked up. I shifted into neutral quickly to avoid an accident. I do not understand why this vehicle is not included in the recall. Ford has known of this problem and has done nothing for 10 years. I'm lucky my rear end did not blow up. (damage has been done) Ford should be responsible to repair any components that have been damaged from the downshifting and the rear end locking up. This is causing damage to my entire drivetrain. Please help me out, I have been waiting for this recall for years. I should be included. I need my faulty lead frame replaced. Thanks
NHTSA complaint 117391952015 Ford Transit. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was at first humming loudly...thought initially it was a neighboring noisy car muffler, but the van starting shaking and vibrating abnormally. Upon decreasing the speed, a loud thumping noise from beneath the car was heard, then squeeling while debris was being left in the road behind, and finally a violent shaking that was almost impossible to pull over safely. The "hill assist" light was flashing on the dash. I towed the vehicle to an independant transmission show as I was 50 miles from my local Ford dealer.ntact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the drive shaft flexible coupling was no longer present. The mechanic said that this is a known Ford issue and to have it towed there for the warranty/recall fix under NHTSA Campaign #19V767000 and #17S15 (Power Train) and the supercede Campaign #19S38. The vehicle had received an early version of the at-the-time fix of an updated flexible coupler. When contacting the Ford dealer, I was told that there were no recalls noted for my VIN. I contacted Ford, and was told that since I already had the "one-time permanant fix" that I was not eligble for any repairs under NHTSA 19S38 (which now specifies that that the flexible coupling is to be replaced with a new u-joint shaft connection). I thought safety recalls don't expire and the latest fix should be applicable/availble for this vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 11737913The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to complete a recall related to NHTSA campaign number 19V767000 (Power Train). The vehicle began shaking when put in drive and when idling. A vibration was felt when beginning to drive, but when reaching 15 to 20 mph, the vehicle began shaking harder. The front driveshaft was replaced. The dealer stated that the rear driveshaft needed to be replaced but it is not part of the recall previously mentioned. The vehicle ultimately was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
NHTSA complaint 11737781I have a 2015 ford transit 150 and I was driving home on the highway and out of nowhere my van downshift into I believe 1st or 2nd gear causing the engine to redline and the rear tire to lock up and cause me to lose control of the vehicle! For about 3-7 seconds in that time the cars behind me had to slam on there breaks almost rear ending me due to the abrupt deceleration from my vans rear tire locking up and as that happened the back of my van began to sway out from behind me and right at the time I believed I would have rolled over possibly killing me and injuring other drivers the van randomly went back into the proper gear allowing me to gain control and pull over. After I had time to process what just happened the check engine light came on and with my scan tool I read the code and it said that the speed sensor for the transmission had malfunctioned and after some research I found that similar year ford f150s with that same transmission and that same part number had recalled that part for the same issue! And I ask that if you would please save life’s by recalling this part it is not a debate it is a necessity please please recall this part
NHTSA complaint 11728683My 2015 Ford Transit 350 equipped with the 3.2L diesel engine experienced a failure of the high-pressure fuel injection pump at approximately 72,000 miles. The pump generated metallic debris which contaminated the entire fuel system. The vehicle began experiencing drivability problems including loss of power and intermittent stalling. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Ford dealership, where metal contamination was found in the fuel system. The repair required replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump, injectors, high-pressure fuel lines, and fuel rail, along with flushing and cleaning of the fuel tank and fuel system. The total repair cost was approximately $11,500. This failure appears to match the defect described in Ford safety recall 16S32 for certain 2015–2016 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with the same 3.2L diesel engine, where scuffing in the fuel injection pump can create metallic debris that contaminates the fuel system. My vehicle was built July 16, 2015, essentially within the same production period described in the recall, but my VIN was not included in the recall population. Because this failure required replacement of most of the fuel system components and created a sudden loss of power risk while driving, I am reporting this issue so it can be investigated and considered for inclusion with similar failures.
NHTSA complaint 11724153RECALLED PART FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER PARTS ON VEHICLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE - NO RECALL NOTIFIACTIONS SENT - WE ARE NOT ORIGINAL OWNERS OF VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint 11703335The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while reversing at 5-10 MPH, the rearview camera went blank, and occasionally the image was upside down. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who confirmed there was no recall coverage. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
NHTSA complaint 11700265Hello- I have the back up camera rear view mirror issue of other recalls but my vehicle is not listed as a part of the recall. It is a 2015 Ford Transit 250- Is there any reason it isn't included? My back up camera in the rear view mirror goes to blue or also shows and upside down picture like the other vehicles in the recall.
NHTSA complaint 11699472The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that water had leaked through the windshield and into the air filter compartment, onto several wires for different electrical systems in the vehicle, and onto emissions components, which affected the engine timing. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was approximately 2-inches of water in the air filter box. The check engine warning light was illuminated, with diagnostic trouble codes indicating that the Oxygen sensors had failed, and the timing was not being converted correctly. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired by the mechanic. The contact replaced the catalytic converter and placed a seal around the windshield. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
NHTSA complaint 11698144Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle with the Notary, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 115,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 330,000. The contact stated that the private seller was selling the vehicle with the previous registered owner information on the title. The contact was able to reach the previous owner of the vehicle, who confirmed that the vehicle mileage had exceeded 328,000 when it was sold.
NHTSA complaint 11698097We took out 2015 Ford Transit to our Repair shop and the said the Frame is rusting through. This is only a ten year all vehicle. Everything else is in working order. The frame should be the last thing to go not the first. It only has 181,000 miles on it.
NHTSA complaint 11695195The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint 11682058The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shuddered while shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while slowing down the transmission downshifted smoothly. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact used a hand scanner but was unable to retrieve a fault code. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint 11677871Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 115,204, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 220,000.
NHTSA complaint 11675999Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.