2015 Ford Transit Connect

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Ford Transit Connect
Pictured: Ford Transit Connect (3rd generation) IMG 3395. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
Van Xl/Xlt, Wagon Xl/Xlt/Titanium
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
25 combined · 22 city / 29 hwy
Length
189.4 in
Curb weight
3,580–3,977 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
11 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 23% better than the average 2015 special purpose vehicle (20.3 MPG).

Watch out for

  • 11 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect is a special purpose vehicle offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 189 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,580 lb (Van Xl/Xlt).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway), 23% better than the 2015 special purpose vehicle average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 11 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Transit Connect — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Transit Connect →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Van Xl/Xlt189.4 in72.4 in70.5 in120.5 in61.4 / 62.2 in3,580 lb55/45
Wagon Xl/Xlt/Titanium189.4 in72.4 in70.5 in120.5 in61.4 / 62.2 in3,977 lb55/45

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Transit Connect Wagon FWD1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 25+23%$2,700357
Transit Connect Van 2WD1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 25+23%$2,700356
Transit Connect Van 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24+18%$2,800376
Transit Connect Wagon FWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23+13%$2,900386
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 23+13%$2,900393
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $1,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.3 MPG2015 Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect.

Similar 2015 special purpose vehicles

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Ford Transit Connect (this car)25 MPGNot rated11
2015 Ram Promaster City24 MPGNot rated13
2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van25 MPGNot rated2
2015 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van25 MPGNot rated1
2015 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi24 MPGNot rated0
2015 Mobility Ventures LLC MV-116 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (11)

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Oct 6, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V650000 · 506 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Transit Connect vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 25V572. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, intermittent, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed in October 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S73. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 3, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Jul 21, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V502000 · 112,225 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Risk
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod · Jun 10, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod · May 24, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V376000 · 192,080 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Jun 8, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V331000 · 2,147,323 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. 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. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · May 8, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V260000 · 5,088 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. 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.
Risk
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine · Mar 27, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V209000 · 208,584 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. 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.
Risk
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Sep 6, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V643000 · 2,046,297 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. 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.
Risk
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Jun 24, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V406000 · 184,519 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 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. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jan 9, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V005000 · 54,543 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. 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 Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Ford Transit Connect is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

66Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
3Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
4Injuries reported
80,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other13
Latches/Locks/Linkages10
Structure › Body9
Power Train9
Engine6
Steering5
Exterior Lighting3
Electrical System3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
21/01: 121/04: 121/06: 121/07: 121/09: 121/10: 122/01: 222/11: 122/12: 123/03: 123/04: 123/07: 123/08: 123/10: 124/01: 124/02: 124/06: 224/07: 124/12: 125/05: 125/10: 125/11: 126/02: 126/07: 121/0121/0722/0123/0323/0824/0224/1225/11max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Ford Transit Connect buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Latches/Locks/Linkages — 10 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  3. Structure › Body — 9 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  4. Power Train — 9 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 80,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Transit Connect years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2023 Transit Connect26189.4 inNot rated01
2022 Transit Connect26189.4 inNot rated16
2021 Transit Connect26189.4 in★★★★★412
2020 Transit Connect26189.4 inNot rated832
2019 Transit Connect26189.4 inNot rated851
2018 Transit Connect23189.4 in★★★★★622
2017 Transit Connect23189.4 inNot rated628
2016 Transit Connect25189.4 inNot rated10104
2014 Transit Connect25189.4 inNot rated15124
2013 Transit Connect23181.1 inNot rated425
2012 Transit Connect23181.1 inNot rated115
2011 Transit Connect22181.1 inNot rated112

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →