2015 Ford Transit vs 2017 Ford Transit
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 191 | 97 |
| Recall campaigns | 26 | 18 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 202 | 216 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Transit | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 78 | 40 |
| Engine | 35 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 4 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 |
| Steering | 7 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 15 |
| Stalling | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 6 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.