repaired · 2023 Q4
Mechanical: linkage and cable
Risk. Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Ford TransitProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 194 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Transit, most often about the power train. It is covered by 26 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-782 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ford Transit has problems
194 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
78Power train1 crash/fire/injury
35Engine1 crash/fire/injury
26Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
20Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
19Service brakes
10Structure
8Engine and engine cooling
8Steering
6Wheels
3718 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 78 | 1 |
| Engine | 35 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 37 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
26 recalls
2015 Ford Transit recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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no report yet
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
repaired · 2020 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Engine: diesel
Risk. If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest…
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest…
repaired · 2017 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a safety issue with the affected seat belts, the vehicle owner may not be able to identify the seat belt if the seat belt label does not…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. A separation of the fuel filter from the cross member will disrupt distribution of fuel to the engine, thereby inducing an engine stall.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Body: door
Risk. A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
102kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 50 power train complaints. 50% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles25under 100k miles25100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Transit year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Transit median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Ford Transit safety ratings
2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford Transit, and the recalls they led to.
- Zipcar Rental ConcernsNo recall
In owners' words
What Transit owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
rear wheels lock up at highway speeds, F-150 is recalled, why is my F-250 not recalled same transmission 6r80. Please help. Thanks
Transmission, 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…
2015 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…
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