The Lemon IndexAll carsFordTransit Connect2015
201420162nd generation
23 owner complaints, first 3 years 23–25 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 17 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V650000 (back over prevention), 25V572000 (back over prevention) and 23V502000 (latches/locks/linkages) done? It has 11 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Ford sent dealers 74 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “No service action is recommended for this condition”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Ford's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 23 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 74K miles (17K to 119K km) on the car (17 of all 23 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a "door will not close" condition. A door that opens while driving increases the risk of injury.
2015 Ford Transit Connect owner · NHTSA complaint 10929014
More owner reports
We've only had this vehicle for 6 months and have had tire replacements, transmission issues, pedal recall, and the doors unopening twice (recall)
NHTSA complaint 11073890
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 9.4M views · 2014–2023 Ford Transit Connect
- Transmission & shifter136K views
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Show 4 more
- Windows, doors & mirrors50K views
2017 Ford Transit Connect drivers door latch replacementTCCustoms · 22K views · 3 videos - Steering & suspension44K views
2014 + FORD TRANSIT CONNECT STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTPANDYDIY · 24K views · 3 videos - Brakes & ABS42K views
2019 Ford Transit Connect rear brake pads and rotors replacementJabo The Mechanic · 35K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service30K views
2019 & 2020 Ford Transit Connect Oil Change 2.0LBent and Broken · 22K views · 2 videos
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Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 74 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- No service action is recommended for this condition
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and…
- Water leak into the passenger side footwell
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 11
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2023
The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Show all 11 recalls
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2022
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2021 2.5L engines only
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2020
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
- Visibility · recall issued 2020
An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
- Engine · recall issued 2017 1.6L engines only
If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2016
A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
- Electrical · recall issued 2015
Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2015
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford …
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Ford Transit Connect recall, all years · All Ford recalls
Government investigations
- ClosedDoor latch failures2019–2022
- ClosedDoor latch failure2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit VAN RWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,400–$2,600 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
Every Ford Transit Connect year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 11 Ford Transit Connect years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2015 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 45; 100 is average, lower is better). The Ford Transit Connect year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2018.
What are the most common 2015 Ford Transit Connect problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (26%), doors, locks & latches (17%) and lights (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Transit Connect have?
11 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Transit Connect get?
23 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Ford Transit Connect safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2015 Ford Transit Connect have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Ford Transit Connect cost in fuel a year?
About $2,400 to $2,600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Ford Transit Connect have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Ford Transit Connect year is better than the 2015?
Nearby, the 2017 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a fifth as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2018 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works