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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. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10156525-0001.pdf 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.
On Jan.17th, 2022, the Driveshaft Flexible Coupling separated at Highway speed, taking out my Fuel Lines and severely damaging the Transmission and other under-body components. (Safety Recall Notice 19S38 / NHTSA Recall 19V-767) On May 19th, 2022, I received my 1st phone call from Todd-Judy Ford, Marmet, SC. w/Service Estimate for $5,725.75 of repairs he claimed necessary that would NOT BE COVERED BY FORD., I know the guy was trying to pad the bill. I told him to talk to Ford Pro. On July,25th, 2022 Todd-Judy Ford called to inform me that my Van was -€œready to go, -€ -€œcompletely fixed-€ I left Sept. 9th, 2022 driving over 500 miles, to Todd-Judy Ford. Once there they started telling me about all the new parts they put into my Van, saying -€œYou-€™ve got a -€œNew Transmission, -€ at which point I interrupted him, saying that I knew it was a New Transmission -€œCase, -€ not a -€œNew Transmission.-€ He then proceeded to explain that when they got the -€œNew Case-€, the Trans. Tech. inspects all the parts from my Trans., replacing anything it needs, while re-assembling into the -€œNew Case.-€ He claims that it-€™s a -€œRebuilt-€ Transmission! So, I ask, -€œIs there a Warranty on it, then?-€ To which he replies -€œYes there is!-€ I looked at the paperwork and saw quite a few parts listed as used, which are obviously Transmission Components. I also see -€œRebuilt Transmission-€ listed twice as Corrections! My Van had a "Dead Battery" and a "massive exhaust leak". On Nov. 17th, 2022, just 51 days after picking up my Van, the Transmission failed! Towed to Rock-Hill Ford SC. It threw a Code of P0731, which is -€œGear 1 Incorrect Ratio.-€ Multiple teeth from a gear sheared off. Ford Pro (Customer Service) then said -€œWe can-€™t offer you any -€œFinancial Assistance-€ on this repair. She said something else, about not having any other -€œPrograms-€ to offer. I had never asked for Financial Assistance! I asked for the Transmission to be repaired under the Warranty from 51 day previous! Rock Hill Ford wants $9,806.09.
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..
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 NHTSA 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.
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.
- Purlear, NC, USA
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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.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times while driving on an incline or on a normal road surface, and when the cruise control was engaged. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral and turn off and restart the engine in order for the vehicle to regain normal function. Also, while driving 30 to 70 mph, the reduce engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to logansville Ford first (3460 highway 78, logansville, ga 30052, 770-554-9994) diagnosed that the fuel tank failed. The fuel tank contained metal fragments. The vehicle was also taken to akins Ford (220 West may street, winder ga, 30680, 770-867-9136) for a second opinion. Akins Ford also stated that the fuel tank had metal fragments. The dealer stated that the fuel system must be cleaned and flushed. The dealer flushed the fuel system, replaced the railing five injector, the fuel tank was flushed and cleaned, and the fuel lines were cleaned. In addition, the fuel filter housing was replaced. The contact also stated that the fuel injector pump caused the metal flakes to enter the fuel tank; however, the fuel injector pump was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle entered limp mode and the contact had to turn the engine off to regain normal function. The failure occurred when driving 70 to 80 mph and when driving up an incline at any speed. The manufacturer was contacted, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in an unknown recall regarding the fuel injection pump recall. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. While driving approximately 50 mph, the poor fuel filter indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to scaffidi auto stevens point (888-718-5340, located at 3733 stanley St, stevens point, wi 54481) where metal filings were found in the fuel filter. The technician replaced the fuel filter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 61,495.
The vehicle randomly developed hesitation to start one day as if it wasn't getting enough fuel or air. It did start and I drove home from work. I planned to take it to a dealership to get it checked out but the next day but the vehicle would not start. I attempted to jump-start but the battery was at full voltage. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership and they diagnosed the car. I was informed the next day by the technician that there was a tsb about this issue and that Ford Motor Company was well aware of the problem and that it would cost me $850 plus tax. Apparently the cabin air filter is not properly weather sealed and under normal use water will make its way into the filter, and into the mass air sensor. Ford has made new replacement parts for this issue but because I am out of warranty by a few months, I will have to pay for the entirety of the bill. Had the part given out while driving (especially at high speeds) the engine would seize and could have likely caused a crash.
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.
Sliding door alert keeps going off. Possible sensor or latch defect. Happens while driving over dips, bumps and while braking. Unable to read dash system panel while alert is on. Possible safety issue, as cannot see other alerts while this one is on, as it remains on the entire time I'm driving and is a distraction. Possible safety issue. Check engine light on fuel system sensor issues. After putting fuel in vehicle it has trouble restarting, causing me to fuel vehicle while started to remedy this. Possible fire hazard, could cause vehicle to catch fire resulting in explosion/death.
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 NHTSA campaign number: 16V618000 (fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the tailpipe exit was improperly placed which caused an abnormal diesel fuel odor when loading the vehicle. The contact stated due to the odor it caused them to feel nauseous. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the failure was inherent to the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 35,600.
Dealer is telling me we have metal through the entire fuel system because the pump was failing and that we must have put bad gas in the van..they want to replace the fuel rail and tubes, pump, cooler, injectors and drop and clean the fuel tank.pretty much word for word what the recall is on some other 2015 Transit vans with the same motor
Ford Transit with was going down a straight four-lane highway at 65 miles per hour when without warning the flange on the drive shaft came apart. Driver heard what sounded like a small explosion. The brake lines were blown off, the fuel line was damaged, the drive shaft was broken, and a hole was blown into the transmission case. Driver had no brakes, the drive shaft was separated from the rear wheels, and transmission could not be down shifted. Engine remained on and she was able to steer. There was no traffic near her or around her at the time. Road was straight. Driver put hand on emergency brake incase some one pulled in front of her and coast two miles to a stop.
Vehicle fails to start post fueling, driver must wait and attempt to restart. This make take several attempts. We have several of these vehicle and they are all experiencing the same issue.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. While driving at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. Shortly after, the fuel odor returned inside the vehicle. The odor made the contact nauseas and dizzy. The contact was concerned about toxic poisoning from the fumes. The dealer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
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- Kansas City, MO, USA