2015 Ford Transit Connect: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The newest campaign is 25V572000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Sep 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V572000, in the NHTSA record
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.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
10 campaigns, newest first. 9,333,044 units in total.
- 25V572000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
- 23V502000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- 22V413000Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
- 21V376000Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
- 20V331000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- 20V260000Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
- 17V209000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- 16V643000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- 15V406000Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
- 15V005000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
25V572000Received . 1,456,417 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S89. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V502000Received . 112,225 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S36. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
22V413000Received . 2,925,968 units.
Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21V376000Received . 192,080 units.
Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20V331000Received . 2,147,323 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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. 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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20V260000Received . 5,088 units.
Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford 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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
17V209000Received . 208,584 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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. 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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16V643000Received . 2,046,297 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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. 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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V406000Received . 184,519 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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. 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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15C03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V005000Received . 54,543 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, 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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S30, 15S13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ19005 | Recall query | Door Latch Failures | Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch | 19 Dec 2019 | 7 Feb 2022 | 20V177000 |
| PE16001 | Preliminary evaluation | Door Latch Failure | Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch | 16 Jan 2016 | 29 Oct 2016 | 16V643000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2015 Ford Transit ConnectThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2015 Ford Transit Connect: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/transit-connect/2015/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Ford Motor Company
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect?
- 9,333,044 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Ford Transit Connect have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns for the Ford Transit Connect, model years 2010 to 2022. 10 of them name the 2015 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect open?
- No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.