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2015 Ford Transit Electrical system Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
10%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
81,700miles
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 electrical system of the 2015 Ford Transit, 10% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.

“A control module began malfunctioning by first causing the headlights to come on spontaneously. The vehicle was parked (at home), headlight switch off, no key in ignition. After removing the battery negative cable, any attempt to reconnect the battery causes the starter motor to spontaneously energize and the engine to start running, again with no key in the ignition. I am able to always reproduce this malfunction. I immediately disconnect the battery each time, as I consider this malfunction to be potentially hazardous, and I cannot predict what further malfunction might ensue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11399982, filed 2021-03, 81,700 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11166133, filed 2019-01, 24,500 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11053687, filed 2017-12, 48,000 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 115,204, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 220,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11675999, filed 2025-07, 220,000 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that he had discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy through a Carfax report. The vehicle was purchased through a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, on March 4, 2025, the vehicle mileage was 78,125; however, the Carfax report displayed that the mileage was 314,739 at the time the dealer had purchased the vehicle at an Auction.”

NHTSA complaint #11655219, filed 2025-04, 314,739 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026120%
2024518%
20231423%
20221128%
2021313%
20201417%
2019513%
2018916%
20171212%
2016128%
20151910%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Transit

Transmission and drivetrain
78 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 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