2015 Ford Transit Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 10%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,600miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Ford Transit, 10% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,600 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was getting the tires rotated and the auto tech said the rear brake pads were dangerously thin. The front pads were fine. I instructed the tech to replace the rear pads. The manager came in and said the right rear caliper was frozen and was leaking brake fluid. The van has 38,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10914889, filed 2016-10, 38,000 miles“While at Ford dealer for correction of a safety recall issue I requested the dealer to check vehicle over and to determine if my vehicle's rear brake caliper anchor plate or brackeds were intalled incorrectly (as there is/was a TSB issued for this model and my van was included. The TSB # is 15-0190. Inspection of my vehicle revealed that my vehicle does in fact have this abnormnal assembly (the right sided bracket is upside down on the left side and the left sided plate is installed on the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110731, filed 2018-07, 41,500 miles“Our driver was driving on the beltway when his brakes locked up on him. We dropped if off to the shop to have a look and found the right rear caliper was faulty. Since we were unable to get the truck to the dealer ( the truck is still under warranty). We had the shop replace the faulty caliper. So we could get the truck back on the road. Now I need to know why this is not a recall brakes are certainly a safety issue! And how do I go about trying to get reimbursed for the charges for this?”
NHTSA complaint #11005312, filed 2017-07, 42,932 miles“Company owns two Ford transits-same issues on both four times in for repairs for same problems since spring brakes replaced, broken calipers, broken caliper bolts, twice broken axles”
NHTSA complaint #10904636, filed 2016-09, 16,487 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10926224, filed 2016-11, 112,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V631000Aug 11, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2020
- 14V482000Aug 6, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. Brake fluid may leak from the…Covers: Ford Transit 2015
Related service bulletins
- 10156872Feb 4, 2019Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may exhibit a front wheel bearing type noise or DTCs C0031 and/or C0034 in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. If the vehicle exhibits a…
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 7 | 18% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Transit
78 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Transit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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