2015 Ford Transit: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 13, 2026 · Fuel system · WA

My 2015 Ford Transit 350 equipped with the 3.2L diesel engine experienced a failure of the high-pressure fuel injection pump at approximately 72,000 miles. The pump generated metallic debris which contaminated the entire fuel system. The vehicle began experiencing drivability problems including loss of power and intermittent stalling. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Ford dealership, where metal contamination was found in the fuel system. The repair required replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump, injectors, high-pressure fuel lines, and fuel rail, along with flushing and cleaning of the fuel tank and fuel system. The total repair cost was approximately $11,500. This failure appears to match the defect described in Ford safety recall 16S32 for certain 2015–2016 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with the same 3.2L diesel engine, where scuffing in the fuel injection pump can create metallic debris that contaminates the fuel system. My vehicle was built July 16, 2015, essentially within the same production period described in the recall, but my VIN was not included in the recall population. Because this failure required replacement of most of the fuel system components and created a sudden loss of power risk while driving, I am reporting this issue so it can be investigated and considered for inclusion with similar failures.

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 Sep 13, 2021 · NJ

Vehicle lost power while driving .Step on gas and nothing . Idling and no power

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 May 12, 2021 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · NV

While driving my 2015 ford transit 250 3.5 on the interstate the van lost power and nearly got my killed while trying to navigate off the road without power. The throttle body code was thrown on the cpu, and I was told by the mechanic that these need to be replaced way more than normal with these fords. It's a hazard to shut the vehicle down without warning! And the replacement part is still faulty. The throttle bodies need to be recalled.

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 207,887 miles · AR

2015 ford transit presents with no start condition lose of fuel and code p0230 on further diagnosis found engine compartment fuse box to have multiple fuse terminals loose from the board. To be clear these do not appear as fuses loose from the terminal they go in, this is the terminal seems loose from the circuit board. Either way the effect is the same, causing them to lose power intermittently including the fuel pump creating a no start and or die while driving condition potentially causing loss of steering. Have video documenting the condition as well as two pictures included showing voltage fluctuating..

Filed Mar 23, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 56,826 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pushed the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel rail assembly, filter and return lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred after 600 miles with the reduced power warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to gary crossley ford located at (8050 n church rd, kansas city, mo 64158), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump, fuel pump and low pressure fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact was informed by the mechanic that there was metal bits inside the fuel system and the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v618000 (fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,826.*dt

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Engine · 95,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. On several occasions, while driving approximately 10-80 MPH, the engine fault warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to exit the roadway. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Barbee's freeway ford (4471 east evans avenue, denver, co, (303) 584-6600) was called, but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.