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2015 Ford Transit: recalls and problems

36 recalls and 259 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

36recalls
259complaints
7crashes reported
1fires reported
15injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train87 · 34%
  • Engine41 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other37 · 14%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System26 · 10%
  • Electrical System23 · 9%
  • Structure23 · 9%
  • Service Brakes20 · 8%
  • Steering13 · 5%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages12 · 5%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling10 · 4%

What owners report

Seat Belts

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.

Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes

My 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

Power Train

rear wheels lock up at highway speeds, f-150 is recalled, why is my f-250 not recalled same transmission 6r80. please help. thanks

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2015 ford transit connect. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be available. the screen would display a blank screen. the back over prevention camera would also suddenly activate even while in forwa

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot rated★★★★★★★★★★Not rated

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering TRANSIT CONNECT, TRANSIT, TRANSIT LOW ROOF(8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT HIGH ROOF, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF(8,10,12) PASS. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.