2015 Ford Transit electrical problems

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Electrical · FL · fire

On [XXX], a 2015 Ford Transit van , rented through Turo, caught fire shortly after being started while parked in our driveway. My husband started the vehicle with the air-conditioning system in its previously selected operating position. He made no adjustments to the climate controls. He then exited the driver’s area and walked around the vehicle to load a cooler into the rear. Within moments, he noticed smoke coming from inside the vehicle. The doors were open, and it was apparent that the smoke and fire were coming from within the dashboard area, near the climate-control components. The fire developed rapidly and caused extensive damage to the vehicle. The incident occurred during normal vehicle operation, without any apparent warning or unusual activity preceding the fire. We are concerned about a possible electrical failure involving the dashboard wiring, HVAC blower motor, fan controls, or related electrical components. However, the precise cause has not been determined. The vehicle remains on our property and has not yet undergone a physical fire-origin-and-cause investigation. We are submitting this complaint to document a potentially serious vehicle safety issue and request that the federal safety agency evaluate whether similar electrical or dashboard fires have been reported involving 2015 Ford Transit vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 21, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · MD

Transmission, 6 speed, drops into 2nd gear locks up rear wheels. I was driving at highway speeds and the rear wheels locked up. My van skidded into another lane and almost caused an accident. My van has been down shifting for years but the rear wheels have never locked up. I shifted into neutral quickly to avoid an accident. I do not understand why this vehicle is not included in the recall. Ford has known of this problem and has done nothing for 10 years. I'm lucky my rear end did not blow up. (damage has been done) Ford should be responsible to repair any components that have been damaged from the downshifting and the rear end locking up. This is causing damage to my entire drivetrain. Please help me out, I have been waiting for this recall for years. I should be included. I need my faulty lead frame replaced. Thanks

Filed Nov 7, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · CT

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 while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was approximately 2-inches of water in the air filter box. The check engine warning light was illuminated, with diagnostic trouble codes indicating that the Oxygen sensors had failed, and the timing was not being converted correctly. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired by the mechanic. The contact replaced the catalytic converter and placed a seal around the windshield. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2025 · Electrical · 330,000 miles · PA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle with the Notary, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 115,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 330,000. The contact stated that the private seller was selling the vehicle with the previous registered owner information on the title. The contact was able to reach the previous owner of the vehicle, who confirmed that the vehicle mileage had exceeded 328,000 when it was sold.

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Electrical · 220,000 miles · PA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 115,204, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 220,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2025 · Electrical · 314,739 miles · MA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that he had discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy through a Carfax report. The vehicle was purchased through a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, on March 4, 2025, the vehicle mileage was 78,125; however, the Carfax report displayed that the mileage was 314,739 at the time the dealer had purchased the vehicle at an Auction.

Filed May 22, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

The Van looses all power. This has happened 4 times. The display will appear brake boost failure or engine failure. We were driving on the 60 fwy in the number one lane when this happened last. My husband was able maneuver to shoulder without causing an accident.

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL

While driving van displayed "engine fault service now" and lost all power in the middle of the road. I was able to pull over turn it off and back on and is running. This is happened to nearly our whole fleet of Ford Transits. I have put in a claim with Ford, as this is an extremely dangerous safety issue. It is causing my employees to feel like we are providing unsafe transportation, it is causing lost revenue due to vehicles being out of service and it is a potential insurance claim/workers comp issue. Ford needs to take action.

Filed Nov 17, 2023 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CO

This 2015 van has the exact problem described in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V598000

Filed Nov 15, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL · crash

While driving on the highway, acceleration shuts down and I lose the ability to control speed. I had to coast to the side of the road even though the engine was still running and I was rear-ended. After I shut off the vehicle, it turned on and returned to normal operation. This has happened multiple times. The throttle body was replaced in 2021 at 117,444 miles and is having this issue again now. I have a fleet of Transit vehicles and this has happened on 4 transits from 2015-2018 a total of 6 times now. This is an ongoing issue that Ford needs to address.