MYRModel Year Report

2015 Ford Transit Connect

◆ Worse than typical
2015 Ford Transit Connect
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:18:26.301Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
66
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 42 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 26 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2014: 128 complaints 2015: 66 complaints 2015 66 2016: 104 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2018: 22 complaints 2018 2019: 52 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint
2010: 42 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 26 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2013 2014: 128 complaints 2014 2015: 66 complaints 2015 66 2016: 104 complaints 2016 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 22 complaints 2018 2019: 52 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 12 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint 2023
2010: 42 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 26 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2013 2014: 128 complaints 2014 2015: 66 complaints 2015 66 2016: 104 complaints 2016 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 22 complaints 2018 2019: 52 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 12 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint 2023

2015: 66 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201042
201124
201226
201332
2014128
201566
2016104
201728
201822
201952
202031
202112
20226
20231

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

20% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

INJURY
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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, 2024-02-27

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, 2016-10-17

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Latches/locks/linkages

15% · 10 reports
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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, 2024-01-16

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, 2023-10-12

Power train

14% · 9 reports
CRASH

Engine

9% · 6 reports

Steering

8% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2015Complaint volume 66 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2015-02-27Fuel system, gasoline15V005000 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.

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    2015-08-04Electrical system15V406000 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.

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    2016-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-10-29 Door Latch Failure
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    2017-01-27Latches/locks/linkages16V643000 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.

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    2018-01-05Engine and engine cooling17V209000 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.

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    2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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    2020-07-27Latches/locks/linkages20V331000 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.

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    2020-08-25Visibility20V260000 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.

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    2021-06-30Power train21V376000 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.

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    2022-10-27Power train22V413000 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.

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    2024-02-05Latches/locks/linkages23V502000 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.

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    2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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.

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    Date not on fileBack over prevention26V650000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Transit Connect vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 25V572.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Ford Transit Connect — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V650000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 15V005000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V406000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 16V643000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 17V209000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 20V331000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 20V260000 · Visibility
  • Recall 21V376000 · Power train
  • Recall 22V413000 · Power train
  • Recall 23V502000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
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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 structure, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Transit Connect have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.