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ProblemsByVinFile / 2015-FORD-TRANSITNHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2015 · Ford
Ford Transit problems
188 owner complaints and 7 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
Reliability score
6.2 / 10
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
0
Critical
6
Severe
1
Moderate
Should you avoid this 2015 Transit?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Reliability score 6.2/10 — around the segment average
7 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2015 Transit· powertrain
Tl* 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 was repaired, it was noticed that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal squeaking…
Engine would stall while driving and doesn't want to start this happened three times once while driving. Third time it had to towed away . Looks like fuel not getting to the engine or problem with fuel system
While I was driving, all the dashboard gauges quit working and the lights went off. I was driving at night so it was a little concerning since I couldn't see anything on my dashboard and the speedometer wasn't working. I was told the body control module is bad and after looking…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured front windshield cowl. In…
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New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon
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. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: New England will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247. New England's number for this recall is 16E-020.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 26, 2015, and equipped with dual rear wheels
A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37.
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. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon 2016.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Ford Transit has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2015 Ford Transit?
The 2015 Ford Transit is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 6.2/10 — around the segment average; 7 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Ford Transit?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 71 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 124,759 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 124,759 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford Transit has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Ford Transit?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 188 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Ford/Transit.
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