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2015 Ford Transit Connect Body and structure Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
20%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 20% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Ford recall #16s30 was originally issued in january of 2017. Eleven months later my local dealer still does not have parts to fix this problem. I have tried contacting them at several different points, and I get nowhere. Why is Ford not making these parts available to dealers? My door latch is now inoperable on one side.”

NHTSA complaint #11051055, filed 2017-11, 18,000 miles

“After entering my vehicle while sitting in a parking lot, the driver's door wouldn't latch. I see that there are other complaints of similar failures, but the VIN decoder show no un-completed recalls on this vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11252326, filed 2019-08, 99,000 miles

“Automax Ford killeen installed recall 16s30 on 6-16-17. On 7-22-18, door latch failed in manner described by recall. Took van into automax on 7-25, on 7-31 was told recall part had failed, on 8-1 told I would need to pay for repair. I thought paying for duplicate failure of recall issue was wrong and contacted Ford national office for help. Ford corp. Response was favorable but not definitely covering cost until dealer response. On 8-6 received final approval that Ford corp. Would pay dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11133411, filed 2018-10, 29,120 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. While driving 2 MPH, the rear passenger door swung open. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). In addition, none of the doors would open or close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 8,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10916524, filed 2016-10, 8,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while her husband was closing the door, he heard an abnormal sound. The driver removed the panel and located a separation. The side panels had separated, and he became aware that water was entering the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V777000 (Structure). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. …”

NHTSA complaint #11604010, filed 2024-07, 133,934 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022117%
201815%
20161413%
20151320%
20142822%
2013413%
201228%
201114%
2010410%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect

Other or unknown
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology