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#BS-2015-FORTRA-50512015 Ford Transit ConnectProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 79 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 79 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.
Top reported problems
tailgate stopped working
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
instrument panel view obstructed
1 complaints • Severity 2/10
excessive wind noise
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
brake vibration
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
steering wheel failure
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
10 owners reported latches & locks issues — failures commonly reported around 74K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) • Median: 74K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Latches & Locks (10 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Ford Transit Connect: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Latches & Locks Issues
Latches & Locks complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 74,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 74K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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.
+ 6 more recalls in the full report
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2015 Ford Transit Connect NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
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Door Latch Failure
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Door Latch Failures
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The worst model year for the Ford Transit Connect is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2015 Ford Transit Connect vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
79
Class avg
51
1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical special purpose vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 79 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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