2015 Ford Transit: engine failure

Filed Jul 11, 2025 · Fuel system, Transmission · VA

Initially my van began with a simple engine stall and total electrical failure while driving down the highway. The check engine light came on and the van was taken to the dealer to explore the problem. Multiple codes were found and were fixed which included coils, O2 sensors, fuel pump control module and several other things. Then a few days after picking the van up from the shop it had another engine stall while driving and check engine light. After taking it to the auto shop we informed of additional codes and problems which include catalytic converters, new battery, new alternator, and other things. Picked the vehicle from dealer and a few hours later the engine light came on along with engine stall while driving. I took it back to the dealer and I report problems with poor engine performance vehicle misfiring, rough running, poor fuel performance, check engine light, several engine stalls. Dealer diagnosed the van with needing a new Powertrain Control Module. Repairs were completed and upon picking the van up from the dealer the van wouldn't start, and dealer diagnosed the van with a bad fuel pump. To date we have spent over 30K in repairs, nearly 4 vehicle accidents due to engine failures, over 4 vehicle tow's, 5 battery replacements, and the van is currently awaiting new fuel pump replacement.

Filed Jan 2, 2025 · Engine · 59,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The cause of the engine failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 59,000.

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 Aug 11, 2021 · CO

Failure and stall occurred 8-9-21. Throttle body internal fault. A Ford dealer in Aurora, Colorado diagnosed, has the vehicle, and the defective part. I don't know if they will hold on to it for inspection. My vehicle stalled while driving on a busy road and lost power. The warning message said something to the effect of "terminal engine failure, requires service" I was lucky enough to get my vehicle to the side of the road in heavy traffic, but it was stalled in a precarious spot and the vehicle did in fact get hit while I waited for the tow truck. I was worried for my safety, so I was waiting off of the road about 15 feet from my vehicle rather than in it. This is a potentially life-threatening issue. Had I been on a highway in heavy traffic, this could have caused a major accident. This appears to be a common issue, so I am not sure why it has no recall at this time. In my opinion, it needs one for the safety of the vehicle owners and those around them in traffic.

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance check at world ford/kendall (15551 w dixie hwy, miami, fl 33162, (800) 739-1959). After retrieving the vehicle, the contact drove the vehicle to his residence. The following day during rainy weather, while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that water entered the electrical compartment causing the fuse to fail. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred during a rainy day. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v275000 (electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. The VIN was not included.

Filed Oct 13, 2020 · Transmission · 98,105 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was towed to helfman imports (7720 katy fwy ste b, houston, tx 77024) where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the transmission was damaged from the drive shaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the drive shaft separated and caused damage to transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v767000 (power train) however, the recall repair was not yet performed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,105.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Engine · 72,000 miles · TN

It appears that this model has an engine failure issue related to water entering the air box and causing the water to travel to components that disables the car. I was driving in the rain and got stranded on the side of the interstate in heavy traffic and heavy rain on i40 in knoxville tn for an hour waiting for a tow truck to get me out of a dangerous situation. Had it towed to a dealer that proceeded to tell me the next day that there was a tsb on this issue and that there was a kit that remedies the problem. A deflector of some sort to keep water out of the air box. The cost to the consumer is over $750 to get it done. I strongly believe that is ford knows about about this issue and has come up with a solution, it should be a recall and not just a tsb. Their poor design and negligence put me in a dangerous situation for about an hour . I could have been rammed by highway travelers and possibly killed because my vehicle was disabled because of a poor design that ford refuses to repair at their cost. Someone please advise ford and their dealers that this is not a convenience issue, but a life threatening issue that ford should issue a recall to remedy the poor design at their cost. Thank you.

Filed Dec 13, 2018 · Engine · 188,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. The contact detected an abnormal exhaust or carbon monoxide odor coming from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to classic ford (8540 tyler blvd, mentor, oh 44060, (440) 266-3000) where it was diagnosed that the engine bolts were fractured and not connected to the vehicle. The bolts were stuck in the engine and caused a carbon monoxide leak. The dealer stated that a new engine needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 188,000.