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2015 Ford Transit Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 4.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
188Complaints
26Recalls
4Crashes
1Fires
11Injured
9Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (38.3% of complaints) — is covered by 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Power Train complaints here are 4.9× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train72 · 38.3%RecalledRecall 19V103000 · Recall 19V767000 · Recall 17V408000 · Recall 15V865000
Engine35 · 18.6%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System26 · 13.8%RecalledRecall 16V618000 · Recall 14V708000
Service Brakes18 · 9.6%RecalledRecall 14V482000
Electrical System15 · 8%RecalledRecall 18V275000 · Recall 17V668000
Structure:body7 · 3.7%RecalledRecall 14V483000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN72 · 38.3%
ENGINE35 · 18.6%
Unspecified / other24 · 12.8%
SERVICE BRAKES18 · 9.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 8%
STRUCTURE:BODY7 · 3.7%
STEERING7 · 3.7%
WHEELS6 · 3.2%
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT6 · 3.2%

Percentages are the share of the 188 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 26 campaigns

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 19V103000 · 2019 · reported 02/21/2019

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 18V275000 · 2018 · reported 04/30/2018

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V333000 · 2019 · reported 04/29/2019

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment Adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 19V183000 · 2019 · reported 03/06/2019

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 risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V205000 · 2019 · reported 03/18/2019

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 18V782000 · 2018 · reported 11/06/2018

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment Adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 19V271000 · 2019 · reported 04/03/2019

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 risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 19V767000 · 2019 · reported 10/25/2019

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V329000 · 2019 · reported 04/26/2019

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable

NHTSA campaign 21V631000 · 2021 · reported 08/11/2021

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V247000 · 2019 · reported 03/28/2019

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V313000 · 2019 · reported 04/18/2019

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V229000 · 2019 · reported 03/22/2019

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V238000 · 2019 · reported 03/26/2019

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 17V668000 · 2017 · reported 10/23/2017

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment Adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 16V331000 · 2016 · reported 05/20/2016

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 against the vehicle's lift door.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment Adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 16V350000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016

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 against the vehicle's lift door.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 17V408000 · 2017 · reported 06/26/2017

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Diesel

NHTSA campaign 16V618000 · 2016 · reported 08/24/2016

If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 14V482000 · 2014 · reported 08/06/2014

A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both of the rear brake junctions leak, there may a complete loss of braking. Either of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:door

NHTSA campaign 14V483000 · 2014 · reported 08/06/2014

A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes. A door that unlatches may open, allowing for a vehicle occupant to be ejected in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window

NHTSA campaign 16V188000 · 2016 · reported 04/04/2016

A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 16V111000 · 2016 · reported 02/25/2016

An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

NHTSA campaign 15V865000 · 2015 · reported 12/22/2015

A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts

NHTSA campaign 15V402000 · 2015 · reported 06/24/2015

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 include a date of manufacturer. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

NHTSA campaign 14V708000 · 2014 · reported 11/05/2014

A separation of the fuel filter from the cross member will disrupt distribution of fuel to the engine, thereby inducing an engine stall. An unexpected engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE DIFFERENTIAL HAS FAILED PREMATURELY AT 65000 MILES AFTER TWO DRIVESHAFT COUPLING RECALL REPAIRS”NHTSA complaint 11399065 — filed 03/04/2021 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS 2015 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V767000 (POWER TRAIN). AFTER THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11385804 — filed 12/31/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11364160 — filed 10/13/2020 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Transit?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 72 of 188 NHTSA complaints (38.3%), followed by engine (35), fuel/propulsion system (26), unspecified/other issues (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Transit have?

188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. 9 deaths were reported.

Does the 2015 Ford Transit have any recalls?

Yes — 26 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V103000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Ford Transit's reported problems?

5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.