Ford Transit Connect (2015) Recall: Engine Oil Leak Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 2015 Transit Connects with 1.6L GTDI engines due to potential oil leaks causing engine fires if coolant levels are too low. Owners must have coolant levels checked and a sensor installed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2015 Transit Connect vehicles with 1.6L GTDI engines because low coolant levels can cause cylinder heads to crack and leak oil, which may ignite near hot engine parts. This risk of fire requires immediate attention to prevent serious injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248133-ford-transit-connect-2015-recall-engine-oil-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248133-ford-transit-connect-2015-recall-engine-oil-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V209000
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“Ford Transit Connect (2015) Recall: Engine Oil Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248133-ford-transit-connect-2015-recall-engine-oil-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V209000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V209000).
Why it’s dangerous
If coolant levels are too low, the engine cylinder head can overheat and crack, leaking oil. This oil may then contact hot engine or exhaust components, creating a fire hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Ford Transit Connects with 1.6L GTDI engines are affected. Drivers who regularly check coolant levels and maintain proper engine cooling are at lower risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a 2015 Transit Connect with a 1.6L GTDI engine. The recall covers vehicles where the engine was manufactured between 2013-2015. The recall began on January 5, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Coolant Level Checked
Ensure your vehicle has sufficient coolant to prevent cylinder head overheating and cracking.
Install Coolant Sensor
Dealers will install a coolant level sensor and supporting hardware and software at no cost once the recall is confirmed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V209000 (March 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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