2015 Ford Transit: fuel pump failure

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 Aug 21, 2025 · Engine · 100,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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 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 Feb 22, 2021 · Fuel system · 112,760 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as a fuel module and fuel pump that needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated he received an unknown manufacturer recall notice several days later and was upset that he was not notified that recalls were repaired free of charge. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The contact was not provided an explanation about the reimbursement policy. The approximate failure mileage was 112,760.

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 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 Feb 21, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 151,500 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. The contact stated that the high-pressure fuel pump leaked inside the engine compartment. There was no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced at ashe county ford dealer, (409 e 2nd st, west jefferson, nc 28694) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.*bf

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · OH

Vehicle was being driven on a two-lane road at 45 MPH when suddenly the engine just stopped without being able to even pull to the side of the road. I traded cars with my wife so she could take our 6 kids home. Towed the vehicle to a ford dealership who diagnosed a faulty fuel pump control module. Said this happens a lot. Several other ford vehicles have been recalled for this reason but not the 2015 transit.

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Fuel system · 15,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford transit. While driving 70 MPH, the engine stalled and the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to fox ford mazda (3560 28th street grand rapids mi, 49512 phone: (616‑956‑5511)) where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the fuel injector and fuel tank. The fuel injector, fuel pump, and fuel filter were replaced and the fuel tank was cleaned. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v618000 (fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.