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2015 Ford Transit Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2015 Ford Transit, 23% of its 193 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 75,000. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
45
23% of 193
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden loss of acceleration or engine shutdown while driving, sometimes forcing the vehicle to coast to the shoulder.
  • Several report fuel system contamination, with dealers citing metal debris, failing fuel pumps, or clogged fuel rails and injectors.
  • Some describe the engine stalling or failing to start, with symptoms suggesting fuel or air delivery problems.
  • Owners report overheating tied to a failed water pump, occurring at relatively low mileage.
  • Multiple complaints describe exhaust fumes or carbon monoxide odor entering the cabin, traced to leaking exhaust manifolds or fractured engine bolts.
  • A few owners report engine misfires with the check engine light illuminated, in one case linked to water intrusion from a windshield wiper grommet.

When 2015 Ford Transit engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 17, 2016, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2015 Ford Transit engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2016Oct 2018Nov 2019Oct 2020Sep 2021Jan 2024Mar 2025Aug 2026
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2018 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Ford Transit

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Transit model year

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

  1. 20140 (0%)
  2. 201545 (23%)
  3. 201630 (19%)
  4. 201723 (23%)
  5. 201816 (28%)
  6. 20197 (19%)
  7. 20205 (6%)
  8. 20210 (0%)
  9. 20223 (8%)
  10. 20235 (9%)
  11. 20245 (18%)
  12. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2015 Ford Transit?
NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 23% of all 193 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Transit engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 75,000 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this engine area on the 2015 Transit shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported, with no injuries.
How does the 2015 Transit compare to other model years for engine complaints?
The 2015 model year has the highest complaint count in this data set for this component, with 45 complaints versus 30 in 2016 and 23 in 2017.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.