2015 Ford Transit: recalls and complaints

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• 21V63100011 Aug 2021Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable
• 19V76700025 Oct 2019Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
• 19V33300029 Apr 2019Seats
• 19V32900026 Apr 2019Seats
• 19V31300018 Apr 2019Seats
• 19V2710003 Apr 2019Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 19V24700028 Mar 2019Seats
• 19V23800026 Mar 2019Seats
• 19V22900022 Mar 2019Seats
• 19V20500018 Mar 2019Seats
• 19V1830006 Mar 2019Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 19V10300021 Feb 2019Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
• 18V7820006 Nov 2018Seats
• 18V27500030 Apr 2018Electrical System / Wiring
• 17V66800023 Oct 2017Electrical System / Wiring
• 17V40800026 Jun 2017Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
• 16V61800024 Aug 2016Fuel System, Diesel
• 16V35000024 May 2016Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 16V33100020 May 2016Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 16V1880004 Apr 2016Air Bags / Side/Window
• 16V11100025 Feb 2016Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
• 15V86500022 Dec 2015Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
• 15V40200024 Jun 2015Seat Belts
• 14V7080005 Nov 2014Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
• 14V4820006 Aug 2014Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
• 14V4830006 Aug 2014Structure / Body / Door

1. 21V631000Received 11 Aug 2021. 30 units.

   Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 2022.

2. 19V767000Received 25 Oct 2019. 293,558 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final remedy is available. The final remedy will consist of installation of a driveshaft front section equipped with a mechanical u-joint in place of the flexible coupling. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S38. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-408.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S38. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 2020.

3. 19V333000Received 29 Apr 2019. 544 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

   Report filed by New England Wheels. Manufacturer campaign number 18E-076. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2019.

4. 19V329000Received 26 Apr 2019. 360 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.

   Report filed by Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18E-076.

5. 19V313000Received 18 Apr 2019. 2,080 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

   Report filed by Mobility Transportation Services. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 May 2020.

6. 19V271000Received 3 Apr 2019. 4 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

   Report filed by Mobility Specialists, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18E-044.

7. 19V247000Received 28 Mar 2019. 4 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.

   Report filed by Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jun 2019.

8. 19V238000Received 26 Mar 2019. 12 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

   Report filed by Vantage Mobility International, LLC.

9. 19V229000Received 22 Mar 2019. 776 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

   Report filed by TransitWorks. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2019.

10. 19V205000Received 18 Mar 2019. 471 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

    Report filed by Quality Van Sales, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Mar 2019.

11. 19V183000Received 6 Mar 2019. 137 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. Fenton's number for this recall is RI61396.

    Report filed by Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number RICON RECALL RI61396. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Apr 2019.

12. 19V103000Received 21 Feb 2019. 174 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

    Report filed by XL Hybrids INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Apr 2019.

13. 18V782000Received 6 Nov 2018. 475 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.

    Report filed by National Van Builders, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Nov 2018.

14. 18V275000Received 30 Apr 2018. 25,658 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17S34-S1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 May 2018.

15. 17V668000Received 23 Oct 2017. 65,206 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17S34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2018.

16. 17V408000Received 26 Jun 2017. 372,991 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S15.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17S15. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jun 2018.

17. 16V618000Received 24 Aug 2016. 2,013 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S32. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Oct 2016.

18. 16V350000Received 24 May 2016. 2 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    New England will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247. New England's number for this recall is 16E-020.

    Report filed by New England Wheels. Manufacturer campaign number 16E-020. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jun 2016.

19. 16V331000Received 20 May 2016. 2 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to October 30, 2015, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon 2016.

    Report filed by National Van Builders, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number Ricon 2016. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2016.

20. 16V188000Received 4 Apr 2016. 37,066 units.

    Air Bags / Side/Window

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-orient the side curtain air bag assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 May 2016.

21. 16V111000Received 25 Feb 2016. 48,990 units.

    Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured February 13, 2014, to January 13, 2016 and equipped with rear passenger seats. The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle. The damage may prevent the buckle from latching or from remaining latched.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify or replace the seat belt buckles, depending on their location in the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S06.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 May 2016.

22. 15V865000Received 22 Dec 2015. 1,170 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 26, 2015, and equipped with dual rear wheels. The affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power. Additionally, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll if it is parked without the parking brake applied.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2016.

23. 15V402000Received 24 Jun 2015. 49 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured March 1, 2015, to April 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with seat belt assemblies that have seat belt labels that are missing the required belt model and model year and instead state "prototype sample." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of a safety issue with the affected seat belts, the vehicle owner may not be able to identify the seat belt if the seat belt label does not include a date of manufacturer.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford has notified the one fleet owner affected, and a Ford representative will travel to the vehicle locations to install a new label that includes all of the required information. There will be no charge for this service. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C05.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15C05.

24. 14V708000Received 5 Nov 2014. 89 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles the fuel filter bracket mounting may detach from the frame cross member over time.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A separation of the fuel filter from the cross member will disrupt distribution of fuel to the engine, thereby inducing an engine stall. An unexpected engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S23.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2014.

25. 14V482000Received 6 Aug 2014. 1,290 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both of the rear brake junctions leak, there may a complete loss of braking. Either of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S15. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2014.

26. 14V483000Received 6 Aug 2014. 592 units.

    Structure / Body / Door

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured March 12, 2014, to June 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without the epoxy reinforcement on the windowless sliding doors.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes. A door that unlatches may open, allowing for a vehicle occupant to be ejected in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate into the windowless sliding door, free of charge. The recall began in September 22, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S16.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S16. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2014.

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.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2015 Ford Transit
• All 2015 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 20.

Complaints that report a crash

1

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

9

Deaths in the complaints

9

Date of the newest complaint

16 Mar 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

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.

1. 20010
2. 20143
3. 201526
4. 201621
5. 201718
6. 201814
7. 20199
8. 20209
9. 20214
10. 202216
11. 202318
12. 202410
13. 20254
14. 20261
15. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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• NHTSA page of the 2015 Ford TransitThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Transit?

853,743 units in 26 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford Transit have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns for the Ford Transit, model years 2001 to 2027. 26 of them name the 2015 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2015 Ford Transit name most often?

Power Train: 22 of 94 component mentions, or 234 per 1,000. For all 2015 vehicles the figure is 133.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Ford Transit open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.