2015 FORD TRANSIT Safety Overview
The 2015 FORD TRANSIT has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 26 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Seats
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD TRANSIT owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles.
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V631000: Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles.
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. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V767000: If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Pr...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V333000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V329000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and ...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V313000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mobility Specialists, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 19V271000: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V247000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Me...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V238000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dod...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V229000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Quality Van Sales, Inc.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V205000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 19V183000: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped...
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.
NHTSA Recall 19V103000: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
National Van Builders, Inc.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V782000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a t...
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.
NHTSA Recall 18V275000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a t...
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.
NHTSA Recall 17V668000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelb...
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. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V408000: If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured...
If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V618000: If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and...
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.
NHTSA Recall 16V350000: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
National Van Builders, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 16V331000: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured...
A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V188000: A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured...
An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V111000: An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured...
A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V865000: A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured Marc...
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.
NHTSA Recall 15V402000: In the event of a safety issue with the affected seat belts, the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured...
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.
NHTSA Recall 14V708000: A separation of the fuel filter from the cross member will disrupt... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured Apri...
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.
NHTSA Recall 14V482000: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit cargo vans without rear se...
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.
NHTSA Recall 14V483000: A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.