2015 Ford Transit engine problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Ford Transit — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Recalled part failed causing damage to other parts on vehicle, ford motor company refuses to repair the damage - no recall notifiactions sent - we are not original owners of vehicle”
filed Dec 5, 2025
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that water had leaked through the windshield and into the air filter compartment, onto several wires for different electrical systems in the vehicle, and onto emissions components, which affected the engine timing. The contact stated that…”
filed Nov 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within…Campaign 16V618000 · Aug 24, 2016
Related service bulletins
Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (EGS) monitor that…
SSM 54690 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Transit | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Transit | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 Transit | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Transit | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 Transit | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 Transit | 14 | 25% |
| 2017 Transit | 16 | 16% |
| 2016 Transit | 20 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Transit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.