2015 Ford TRANSIT - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD has a mixed safety rating according to the data provided. It received a 4-star rating for overall front crash, a 5-star rating for overall side crash, and a 5-star rating for side barrier protection. The vehicle does not have a rollover rating due to not being rated. It is equipped with electronic stability control, which is a standard feature, enhancing the vehicle's stability during maneuvers. Additionally, it does not have a forward collision warning system, but does offer an optional lane departure warning feature.

On the downside, the car has received 149 complaints, indicating some potential issues reported by consumers. Furthermore, there have been 26 recalls for this vehicle, suggesting there may be safety concerns or mechanical issues that need attention. Overall, while the Ford Transit has some strong safety ratings in certain categories, the number of complaints and recalls should be taken into consideration when evaluating the overall safety of this vehicle.

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Complaint Count

149

Recall Count

26

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2015 Score 2020 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating 4 3
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 3 2

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2015 Score 2020 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating 5 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2015 Score 2020 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating 5 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2015 Ford TRANSIT

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v408000 (power train). additionally, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v767000 (power train). the contact stated while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a loud stomping sound, and it seemed that a part had detached underneath the vehicle and was banging against the subframe. the driver depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. the driver was able to pull to the median and engaged the electric parking brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft had detached, twisted, and damaged the brake lines. the mechanic replaced the brake lines, the driveshaft, the shaft seal, and couplings, and two fuel tubes. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 157,500."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-07-09
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph or at various speeds, the vehicle would make an abnormal sound from the rear axle. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle would also vibrate. the contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear axle seal needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 19v767000 (power train), which the contact stated that the dealer had performed the recall repair on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2020-12-09
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound detected. there were no warning lights illuminated. the local dealer was contacted but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 19v767000 power train) for which the vin was included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-01-11
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a vibration coming from the floorboard and rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear driveshaft was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the manufacturers extended service program but the failure reoccurred. the failure mileage was 80,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-01-02
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact stated that while her husband was driving 20-40 mph, the vehicle started shaking. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the driver began to depress the accelerator pedal and after exceeding 45 mph, the vehicle stopped shaking. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing all four tires to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the torsional damper kit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-02-09
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v767000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2021-01-10
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to stop upon depression of the brake pedal without warning. the contact was forced to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective driveshaft which was linked to nhtsa campaign number: 19v767000 (power train). the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where they confirmed the failure but informed the contact that the recall repair had to wait for an approval from the manufacturer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no additional assistance. the vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-03-09
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v767000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2021-01-10
Complaint:
"the contact's husband owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact's husband received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v767000 (power train). the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under recall. the contact then stated that while her husband was driving at various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate without warning. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they requested to keep the vehicle for inspection. the contact also had attempted to reach the manufacturer but had no success. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-09-09
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. the contact stated that while his son was driving 65 mph, he heard an abnormal noise and had to depress the brake pedal to the floor to stop the vehicle. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not drivable. the vehicle was towed first to his son's employer and then to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v767000 (power train). the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 374,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2021-10-09

Recalls for the 2015 Ford TRANSIT

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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 event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2019-04-29
Recall:
"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 event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2019-03-18
Recall:
"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 event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2018-11-06
Recall:
"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 event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2019-04-26
Recall:
"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 event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2019-03-28
Recall:
"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 event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2019-04-18
Recall:
"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 event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2019-03-22
Recall:
"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 event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS
Date of incident: 2019-03-26

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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