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2015 Ford Transit

26 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Parking brake

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 30 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V631000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Power train

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines.

This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 293,558 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V767000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 544 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V333000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 360 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V329000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,080 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V313000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V271000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V247000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 12 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V238000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 776 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V229000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 471 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V205000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 137 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V183000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 174 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V103000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 475 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V782000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 25,658 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V275000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 65,206 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V668000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 372,991 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V408000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,013 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V618000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V350000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to October 30, 2015, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V331000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 37,066 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V188000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle. The damage may prevent the buckle from latching or from remaining latched.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 48,990 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V111000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

The affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power. Additionally, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll if it is parked without the parking brake applied.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,170 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V865000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

In the event of a safety issue with the affected seat belts, the vehicle owner may not be able to identify the seat belt if the seat belt label does not include a date of manufacturer.

The affected vehicles may have been built with seat belt assemblies that have seat belt labels that are missing the required belt model and model year and instead state "prototype sample." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 49 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V402000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A separation of the fuel filter from the cross member will disrupt distribution of fuel to the engine, thereby inducing an engine stall.

In the affected vehicles the fuel filter bracket mounting may detach from the frame cross member over time.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 89 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V708000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes.

The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without the epoxy reinforcement on the windowless sliding doors.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 592 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V483000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle.

Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,290 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V482000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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