2015 Ford Transit Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Transit.

20142016
Complaints
261
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
38
Fatalities
36
Recalls
26

Worst 2015 Ford Transit Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#169 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:106,135 mi
Crash-related:1
#235 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:87,969 mi
Crash-related:1
#326 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:60,032 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Transit.

Transmission / Drivetrain
69
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
106,135
Engine Problems
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
87,969
Fuel System
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
60,032
Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,684
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
86,643
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,408
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
167,883
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,710
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,496
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,536
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Ford Transit

26 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~853,743 vehicles.

21V631000Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
~30 affected

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.

19V767000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~293,558 affected

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.

19V333000Seats
~544 affected

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.

19V329000Seats
~360 affected

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.

19V313000Seats
~2,080 affected

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.

19V271000Equipment Adaptive/mobility
~4 affected

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.

19V247000Seats
~4 affected

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.

19V238000Seats
~12 affected

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.

19V229000Seats
~776 affected

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES 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.

19V205000Seats
~471 affected

Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

+ 16 more recalls

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2015 Ford Transit — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Ford Transit reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2015 Ford Transit has 261 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 26 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 69 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Transit?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (69 complaints, avg 106,135 mi); Engine Problems (35 complaints, avg 87,969 mi); Fuel System (26 complaints, avg 60,032 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Ford Transit?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,773 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Ford Transit?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Ford Transit include 8 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 38 injuries, and 36 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Ford Transit have any recalls?
Yes — 26 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 853,743 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Ford Transit?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2015 Ford Transit shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Transit reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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