2015 Ford Transit Connect
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 127 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
15% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 10 distinct reports on file.
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while attempting to close the driver's side door, the door failed to latch securely. No warning lights were illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240116
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V502000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR SWUNG OPEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES).
NHTSA ODI report, 20161017
14% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Sliding side door on passenger side of van breaks free from the detente designed to hold it in the open position causing it to violently and suddenly close if the van is parked on a grade.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240227
14% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH9% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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,...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 15V005000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 15V406000 — check if this car was fixed
Door Latch Failure
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V643000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 17V209000 — check if this car was fixed
Door Latch Failures
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 20V331000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 20V260000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 21V376000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 22V413000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
Campaign 23V502000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 25V572000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Ford Transit Connect — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V005000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V406000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V331000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V260000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V376000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V413000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V502000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V572000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Transit Connect?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Transit Connect have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.