How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Transit?

NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Transit, which is 10% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Transit electrical system?

Yes. Two recalls, 18V275000 and 17V668000, cover 2015-2017 Transit vehicles with a trailer tow module where water can enter and corrode the wiring, causing issues like rapidly flashing turn signals.

At what mileage do 2015 Transit electrical problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2015 Transit is 80,850 miles.

Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with electrical system complaints on the 2015 Transit.

2015 Ford Transit Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Ford Transit, 10% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 80,850. Two related recalls (18V275000 and 17V668000) cover trailer tow module wiring corrosion from water intrusion.

Electrical System complaints: 20; 10% of 193
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,850 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument cluster gauges and dashboard lights go dark while driving, including loss of speedometer readings.
Vehicle stalls or fails to restart after warning chimes and flashing indicator lights on the instrument cluster.
Body control module malfunctions trigger headlights turning on by themselves while parked and the starter energizing without a key.
Engine compartment fuse box terminals work loose from the circuit board, causing a no-start condition and fuel-related fault codes.
Sliding door alert activates repeatedly while driving over bumps or braking, obscuring the dash warning panel.
No-start condition occurs after routine dealer service, particularly during rainy weather.

When 2015 Ford Transit electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2016, latest May 21, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to May 2026; peak Mar 2021 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Ford Transit

NHTSA 18V275000Apr 30, 2018Electrical System25,658 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.
NHTSA 17V668000Oct 23, 2017Electrical System65,206 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.

Electrical System complaints by Transit model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20140 (0%)
201520 (10%)
201612 (8%)
201714 (14%)
20188 (14%)
20195 (14%)
202014 (17%)
20213 (13%)
202211 (29%)
202314 (25%)
20246 (21%)
20251 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Transit?: NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Transit, which is 10% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Transit electrical system?: Yes. Two recalls, 18V275000 and 17V668000, cover 2015-2017 Transit vehicles with a trailer tow module where water can enter and corrode the wiring, causing issues like rapidly flashing turn signals.
At what mileage do 2015 Transit electrical problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2015 Transit is 80,850 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with electrical system complaints on the 2015 Transit.