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2015 Ford Transit Connect: raw data

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vehicle2015 / ford / transit-connect
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-28)
complaints66 on file (2016-10-02 → 2026-07-14)
recalls10
investigations2
fars12 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Sliding door latch and lock failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES16 complaints2016-10 → 2025-10transit-connect-2015-door-latch-failure
  • 11574191 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
  • 11565855 The contact stated that while attempting to close the driver's side door, the door failed to latch securely
  • 11597058 The rear passenger side sliding door fell off the track and fell off the vehicle, while the door was being closed
Rearview camera and back-over prevention system failureBACK OVER PREVENTION5 complaints2022-01 → 2026-07transit-connect-2015-rearview-camera-failure
  • 11716171 The rearview camera on my vehicle frequently displays a message stating “Rear View Camera Unavailable, Contact Ford Dealership” and then goes to a black screen
  • 11663885 The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera system failed to function as intended
  • 11448092 The fuse associated with the rearview camera of this vehicle has consistently blown over the last few years leaving the backup camera inoperable with no image on the dashboard display
Engine overheating and exhaust carbon monoxide intrusionENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5 complaints2018-02 → 2024-06transit-connect-2015-engine-overheating
  • 11123285 UNDER NORMAL DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOT REAL HOT ,AND OVER HEATED. THE WATER AND OIL LEVELS WHERE AT THE PROPER LEVELS. THE ENGINE HEAD CRACKED OR BLEW THE HEAD GASKET
  • 11161208 THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
  • 11595736 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the contact became aware that the engine was overheating
Spontaneous rear window and liftgate glass failureSTRUCTURE3 complaints2017-10 → 2021-06transit-connect-2015-rear-glass-shatter
  • 11420481 Rear glass on liftgate spontaneously exploded. No apparent cause. Glass shards were showered inside the cabin and the rear of the vehicle
  • 11074545 REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, LESS THAN 5 MPH ON CITY STREET
  • 11034208 THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING PARKED CURBSIDE WHILE OUR DAUGHTER WAS IN SCHOOL AND ON A BREAK, I WENT TO MOVE THE CAR CLOSER AND WHEN I SHUT THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THE BACK GLASS SHATTERED AND FELL TO THE STREET
Instrument cluster and electrical display blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2017-07 → 2024-12transit-connect-2015-electrical-display-blank
  • 11006072 ALL INTERIOR DISPLAYS AND GAUGES GO BLANK WHILE STILL PARKED OR DRIVING AT ANY SPEED INCLUDING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAIL TO ACTIVATE
  • 11139676 THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN THE VEHICLE
  • 11632726 The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, The vehicle speedometer failed to display the speed of the vehicle
Gear shifter failure causing vehicle rollawayPOWER TRAIN9 complaints2018-09 → 2021-10transit-connect-2015-shifter-rollaway
  • 11436070 The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the gear shifter seized and the vehicle rolled forward, crashing into a brick wall and damaging the front driver side
  • 11360876 THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, THE GEAR SHIFTER FRACTURED AND FAILED TO RELEASE FROM PARK
  • 11301076 PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT SON'S SCHOOL, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. WAITED FOR MY SON. THEN CAR WOULD NOT START. DISPLAY WAS SAYING I WAS IN REVERSE. BUT, THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION
Steering system loss of controlSTEERING4 complaints2018-08 → 2022-11transit-connect-2015-steering-failure
  • 11119772 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY FAILS TO CONTROL YOUR CAR WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING?
  • 11320792 THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN DIRECTIONS. I WAS LEAVING A CUSTOMER HOME AND THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING JUST STOP OPERATING. THIS VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING
  • 11492279 Steering knuckle developed a crack through what appears to be defective casting of the part

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
662016-10-022026-07-1430UNKNOWN OR OTHER:13; STRUCTURE:13; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:10; POWER TRAIN:9; ENGINE:6

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
20V33100008/06/2020LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFord 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. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.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. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
20V26000008/05/2020VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.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. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.
21V37600024/05/2021POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)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.A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.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. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24.
16V64300006/09/2016LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFord 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. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.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.
17V20900027/03/2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEFord 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. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.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. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
15V40600024/06/2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELFord 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. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.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.
15V00500009/01/2015FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFord 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, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
22V41300010/06/2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)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.A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.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. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
23V50200021/07/2023LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.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.
25V57200004/09/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord 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 vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE16001closedDoor Latch FailureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH2016-01-162016-10-2916V643000In January, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation based on consumers' allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (MY) 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles (subject vehicles).ODI has received 464 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with over 200 claiming that the door(s) opened inadvertently while the vehicle was in motion.One consumer alleged an injury that occurred while driving when a door inadvertently opened and then closed on a child's arm.Another alleged that a door that inadvertently opened struck a parked
RQ19005closedDoor Latch FailuresLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH2019-12-192022-02-0720V177000In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other VOQs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl sprin

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202412legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/ford/transit-connect
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2015 Ford Transit Connect},
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  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/ford/transit-connect}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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