Defect Summary: 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.
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Executive Vehicle Verdict
The 2015 Ford Transit is associated with 191 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 26 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 60 reports (31% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6l 4-cyl, 2.5l 4-cyl, 3.7l 6-cyl, and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 25 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 191 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 26 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (60 / 31%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 4 crash / 1 fire / 2 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 16–25 MPG across 7 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Ford Transit?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Wagon FWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Transit Connect Van 2WD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Transit Connect Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Transit Connect Wagon FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Transit T150 Wagon FFV | 3.7L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Transit T150 Wagon | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Ford Transit?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN RWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Ford Transit models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Ford Transit?
Summary of 191 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2015 Ford Transit problems & component breakdown (60 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Ford Transit?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
Defect Summary: 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.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Ford Transit
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Ford Transit
How many safety recalls does the 2015 Ford Transit have?
The 2015 Ford Transit is associated with 26 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Ford Transit?
NHTSA records list 191 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Ford Transit. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 60 filings (31% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2015 Ford Transit?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2015 Ford Transit in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Ford Transit get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Ford Transit range from 16 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.