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2015 Ford Transit Connect Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, most often about the body and structure (20% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Transit Connect model year since 2000 and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2015 Ford Transit Connect problems
Body and structure
13 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
Rear sliding door latch defective. Latch was replaced in 2016-2017 per Ford recall and still malfunctioning. Door will not latch closed at all and comes open, I have children. Ford will not help with the cost to replace this.
We've only had this vehicle for 6 months and have had tire replacements, transmission issues, pedal recall, and the doors unopening twice (recall)
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.
Windshield has many little specks that get worst when the sun light hits it making driving very dangerous it appears to be in the glass it self
Wal-mart alpharetta, ga installed the wrong tires on the front of my 2015 Ford Transit Connect in august 2017. Starke, fl wal-mart could not balance the tires due to wrong load limit having been installed, bubble on driver's side that could blow at any minute & tires having been counter-balanced when installed. I have…
Doors and locks
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sliding door opened without warning. The driver's side sliding door had failed to latch securely. The contact activated the child lock to secure the sliding door. The contact received notification of NHTSA…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning into a parking lot, the front driver's side door inadvertently opened. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that he had applied tape to the door to keep…
Transmission
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles.
99398 miles front drive axle replaced,99652 miles vehicle got stuck in the middle of parking lot lane preventing shifting out of park (shifter bushing replaced),99690 vehicle transmission replaced,101043 miles value cover oil leak,101500 truck idle surging.
Pulled into a parking space at son's school, turned off the engine. Waited for my son. Then car would not start. Display was saying I was in reverse. But, the shifter was in the park position. I was able to access the interlock override under the shifter, and move the shifter into all gears, but car continued to…
Engine
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. While driving 65 MPH, the passenger in the contact's vehicle felt lightheaded and nauseous. The contact was able to pull the vehicle safely off of the roadway. The passenger exited the vehicle and passed out. The contact exited the vehicle to check on the passenger and…
Under normal driving the vehicle got real hot ,and over heated. The water and oil levels where at the proper levels. The engine head cracked or blew the head gasket . Towed to Ford they had to replace the engine. This happened on the highway, going home. The next day the vehicle would not start. There is a safety…
Steering
5 complaints · 8%We've only had this vehicle for 6 months and have had tire replacements, transmission issues, pedal recall, and the doors unopening twice (recall)
What do you do when your steering wheel suddenly fails to control your car while you are driving? With the steering wheel cranked as far as it would go, my car continued going straight as I pulled into a parking lot. I stopped the car completely, blocking traffic. Then I slowly drove forward with no control over…
Electrical
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
All interior displays and gauges go blank while still parked or driving at any speed including highway speeds, turn signals and hazard lights fail to activate. Multiple occasions over last 4 months, increasing in frequency. Occurred multiple times during 4 hour trip on 07/17/2017. System may or may not recover, only…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. While driving approximately 70 MPH, it began to rain and the air conditioning did not work. The sensor that read the temperature indicated minus 4 and all the windows fogged up. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, rolled down all the windows, and…
Backup camera
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera system independently activated and deactivated. In addition, the contact stated that occasionally the back…
The contact owns a 2015 fordâ Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be available. The screen would…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Ford Transit Connect recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, intermittent, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed in october 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in december 2027. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s73. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on october 7, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015 transit connect vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 25v572. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning january 2026 and june 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v270. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 8, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 lincoln mkc, mustang, f-350 sd, f-250 sd, f-450 sd, 2015-2017 lincoln navigator, expedition, 2015-2018 edge, transit connect, 2016-2019 f-550 sd, transit, 2017-2019 econoline, and 2019 ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge.â owner notification letters were mailed february 2, 2024.â owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332.â ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Transmission: shift linkage/cable/rod
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed july 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed october 27, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s43.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 escape, 2013-2018 c-max, 2013-2016 fusion, 2013-2021 transit connect, and 2015-2018 edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Transmission: shift linkage/cable/rod
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 29, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s24.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 transit connect vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s30.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on may 26, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s22.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 transit connect vehicles equipped with a panoramic fixed-glass vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
Engine
Risk: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 21, 2017. The recall began on january 5, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1.6l gtdi engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15c03.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford escape vehicles manufactured may 19, 2014, to february 6, 2015, and transit connect vehicles manufactured may 11, 2014, to july 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (mfd), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s30.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on january 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured april 15, 2014, to may 8, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured april 21, 2014, to may 15, 2014. On april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, to august 29, 2014, 2014-2015 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured april 10, 2014, to june 17, 2014 and 2014 ford edge vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Door latch failures
Summary
In december 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and lincoln mkz. Some voqs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other voqs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? Condition, however in certain somewhat rare circu
Door latch failure
Summary
In january, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation based on consumers' allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (my) 2012-2013 ford focus vehicles (subject vehicles).odi has received 464 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with over 200 claiming that the door(s) opened inadvertently while the vehicle was in motion.one consumer alleged an injury that occurred while driving when a door inadvertently opened and then closed on a child's arm.another alleged that a door that inadvertently opened struck a parked vehicle.in response to odi's information request, ford motor company (ford) provided 500 unique repo
Questions about the 2015 Ford Transit Connect
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Transit Connect?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (13 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); other or unspecified (13 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); doors and locks (10 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Transit Connect have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 6, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Ford Transit Connect?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Transit Connect model year since 2000, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.