2015 Ford Transit Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

35Engine complaints

18.6%Of all 188 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN72 · 38.3%

ENGINE35 · 18.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM26 · 13.8%

Unspecified / other24 · 12.8%

SERVICE BRAKES18 · 9.6%

Share of the 188 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford Transit overview page.

What owners report

“A CONTROL MODULE BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING BY FIRST CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO COME ON SPONTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED (AT HOME), HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF, NO KEY…”NHTSA complaint 11399982 — filed 03/09/2021

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR SERVICE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V767000 (POWER TRAIN) TO…”NHTSA complaint 11390955 — filed 02/01/2021

“WAS DRIVING TO NEW ORLEANS WHEN I WAS CAUGHT IN A VERY HEAVY RAIN STORM. THE VAN STARTED TO DRIVE ROUGH A DAY LATER. TOOK…”NHTSA complaint 11388875 — filed 01/19/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Transit have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford Transit: 35 of 188 complaints on file (18.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Transit have in total?

188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and 9 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.