2015 Ford Transit Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,873miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Ford Transit, 4% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,873 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.
“On or about 4/8/2020 my ambulette with a passenger completely stalled. It was towed to our nys DOT shop in westbury that regulates ambulettes. This vehicle , a 2015 Ford Transit 150 is supposed to circulate transmission fluid coming from transmission and coolant from the radiator at the same time. Coolant circulation is supposed to cool transmission fluid without being mixed. When the service is compromised and mixes together, it will contaminate both fluids-coolant in the transmission.transmission fluid,cooling system(radiator and thermostat). …”
NHTSA complaint #11321816, filed 2020-04, 74,746 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402602, filed 2021-03, 207,887 miles“My van at times doesn't mater the incline it will say hill side assist and will lock the brakes I can be stuck for an hour or so found pumping the breaks will help release the lock quicker had dealership lock at it and they can't figure it out this has been going on for a year or so what can I do this isn't safe for at times I'm in traffic”
NHTSA complaint #11761095, filed 2026-08“Vehicle has an open recall for flexible coupling from the transmission to the drive shaft. This broke and damaged the fuel line, broke the brake lines and damage some other components. Took it to the Webb Ford in Highland IN and they informed me they will cover just the flexible connector and not the other damage caused by the failure, stating they send a lot of recall notices to the previous owner. Cost for the repairs are aprox $3,100. Since the failed coupling caused the damage, why i am asked to pay for the repairs caused by the recall component. …”
NHTSA complaint #11564579, filed 2024-01“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated. The contact stated that when the vehicle was veered to the right or to the left, it vibrated uncontrollably. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10777726, filed 2015-09, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207889Feb 2, 2022Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may exhibit uneven steering effort. This may be due to the steering column slider length. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure…
- 10153927Jan 15, 2019Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may exhibit a power steering fluid leak at the steering pump or gear. This may be due to a cut or damaged O-ring on the power steering line…
- 10095995Nov 17, 2016Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Transit
78 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
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 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