2015 Ford Transit: engine stalls while driving

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 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 Oct 30, 2024 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that there was an abnormal banging sound underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the drive shaft flexible coupling had cracked and caused damages to the undercarriage, suspension, fuel line, and motor mounts of the vehicle. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train). The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle exceeded the 40,000-mile limit set by the manufacturer in the recall for driving the vehicle prior to having had a permanent repair completed. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer eligible for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he was not aware of the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and denied the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2024 · Fuel system · NY

The car stalled without warning while driving in heavy fast traffic which nearly caused a accident. It turns out that the recall Ford program [XXX] that addressed this issue was not performed by the dealership (even when it was serviced repeatedly at dealer) as they did not have the parts. Now Ford claims they will not fix the issue as the program expired months ago. Former ford stock owner (never again). [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · MO

The 2015 Ford Transit was designed such that rainwater from the windshield drains into the engine and sometimes floods the air filter system. This issue is documented in this NTSA TSB where it's stated: To resolve this condition, install updated water management hardware and/or a revised air cleaner cover. We were driving along an interstate and were on a long viaduct while it was raining. The engine stalled and we were lucky enough that the vehicle was able to reach the end of the viaduct. I had my spouse and 7 children in the van. We received a tow but myself and 2 children were forced to walk along the interstate as the tow couldn't hold all of us. As this is a large passenger van, it's my opinion as a licensed professional engineer that it poses an substantial fatality risk to occupants because the likelihood of fatalities on interstates is tremendous due to traveling speed. Ford designed a windshield that puts water into the air system which creates a known safety and 100% preventable condition. This should be a factory safety recall repaired in all Ford Transits. Most of these vans are used by government agencies for employee or prison transport or by church/community service groups and has a high percentage of mass casualty or PDO when the system fails. There are multiple YouTube and Ford Transit auto forums highlighting this safety design flaw so it is a well known and attributable problem created by substandard Ford engineering.

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Fuel system · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the throttle body actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 Oct 2, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 77,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the fuel filter clogged message displayed. The check engine warning light also illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v005000 (fuel system, gasoline) and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to phil long ford of motor city (1212 motor city dr, colorado springs, co 80905, (844) 237-2169) and diagnosed with shards of fuel pump in the fuel line. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v005000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 74,746 miles · NY

On or about 4/8/2020 my ambulette with a passenger completely stalled. It was towed to our nys dot shop in westbury that regulates ambulettes. This vehicle , a 2015 ford transit 150 is supposed to circulate transmission fluid coming from transmission and coolant from the radiator at the same time. Coolant circulation is supposed to cool transmission fluid without being mixed. When the service is compromised and mixes together, it will contaminate both fluids-coolant in the transmission.transmission fluid,cooling system(radiator and thermostat). Coolant from the radiator will t to water pump and cool off and engine -overheating process and engine change. The earlier the contamination process is stopped, the higher the chance the transmission and engine will undergo from a complete shutdown

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 Jan 28, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 31,853 miles · MA

The vehicle stalled upon backing out of a steep driveway & turning to the left. It would not restart. The van had been parked, at a customers' home all day. Heavy snow began falling a couple of hours before the van was started & warmed up to melt the snow from the windshield. When the van stalled, it was broadside to the street, blocking both opposing lanes of travel as the heavy snow increased in intensity. The van was virtually impossible to push off to the side of the road, due to the quickly accumulating snow, initially preventing a plow & police cruiser from passing. Aaa towing was called but, did not arrive until 2 hours after being summonsed as the snow continued to accummulate. I had the van towed to our business location and decided to check the engine air filter. When I opened the filter housing, it and the air fiter were water-soaked. I observed water running down the windshield, down along the firewall and onto/into the air filter box. I contacted my local ford dealer (ford of wilbraham, ma, tel.: 413‑543‑2800) to report my findings & to make an appointment to remedy the problem. The solution was performed as per tsb (technical service bulletin) #19-2091 and at a cost of $488.45 (invoice #659506), which I reluctantly paid to the dealer. I explained that this a poor design allowing water to run directly into the air filter box, which, in turn, shuts down the engine & renders the vehicle motionless & can be dangerous, depending upon where & when the vehicles' engine stalls & then fails to restart. The service writer said that there was nothing she could do to help me & that I am still responsible for the cost of the tsb. In addition, my invoice indicates that recall #19s38 was performed, yet it is still outstanding on the recall website under my vehicles' VIN. For the record, this van had only 31,853 miles on it, when I brought it in for this problem.