Worst 2015 Ford Transit Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Transit.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 69 | 1 | — | 106,135 mi | |
| ENGINE | 35 | 1 | — | 87,969 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 26 | 1 | — | 60,032 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | — | — | 80,467 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | — | — | 79,684 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 1 | — | 86,643 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 88,408 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 6 | — | — | 167,883 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | — | 54,710 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 29,496 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 60,536 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | 1 | 59,609 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 3 | — | — | 288,246 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 188,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 114,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 94,880 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 85,228 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 3,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 142,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Ford Transit
31 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~857,280 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. 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 under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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 under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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 under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The 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.
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. 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 under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. 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 under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
+ 21 more recalls
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