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 SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCHULTZ FORD (80 NY-304, NANUET, NY 10954; (845) 624-3600) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED T…
2015 ford Transit powertrain problems
moderate 68 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
68
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. IN ADDITION, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT WRAPPED AROUND THE BRAKE LINE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES, THE TRANSMISSION, THE REAR END DIF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND ALSO THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
RECALLED PART FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER PARTS ON VEHICLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE - NO RECALL NOTIFIACTIONS SENT - WE ARE NOT ORIGINAL OWNERS OF VEHICLE
2015 FORD TRANSIT VAN. RECEIVED RECALL 17S15 IN JUNE, 2018. MULTIPLE CALLS TO FORD DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT TO HAVE RECALL FIX AND THEY SAY THEY ADD ME TO THE LIST AND WILL CALL ME BACK WHEN APPIONTMENTS AVAILABLE. DESPITE MULTIPLE REQUESTS I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT. FILED COMPLAINT WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY SAID DEALERS ARE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND THEY CANN…
FOR MORE THEN 18 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE REPAIR/RECALL,(19S38) FROM MY LOCAL DEALER VENTURA FORD. STILL AFTER ALL THIS TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD 2 EXCUSES SEVERAL TIMES 1.) "THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.", AND 2.) "THAT THE REPAIRS WERE ALREADY DONE." I HAVE CALLED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER (1-866-436-7332) TWICE THIS MONTH. EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 ford Transit?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 68 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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