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Service bulletins for the 2015 Ford Transit

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

203 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SSM 470092018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
SSM 470032018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2015-2018 Transit vehicles ordered with a keyless entry keypad arrive with the Ford Accessory keypad installed and programmed. Vehicles built prior to late January 2017 will have a cardboard box containing a master keycode card and personal entry code programming instructions stowed in the vehicles driver door pocket. Vehicles built after late January 2017 will have the cardboard box containing the card and instructions already stowed in the glove box. The master keycode card and programming instructions must be placed along with the other owner literature in the glovebox, for future reference by the vehicle owner. Certain U.S. dealer employees can retrieve lost keypad codes via FMCDealer.com - Parts and Service tab - Parts Product Line Information - Accessories - Keys/Entry Devices.
SSM 470122018-05-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some 2015-2018 F-150, Mustang and Transit vehicles built on or before 01-Dec-2017 may have a concern of no airflow from the climate control vents. This may be caused by a seized or sticking A/C clutch. This can be repaired by replacing only the A/C clutch (19D786/19D784). The compressor assembly (19703) may not be required. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 412-00 for A/C clutch removal. It may be necessary to lightly tap around the stuck area of the clutch with a rubber mallet to free it from the pulley for removal. Refer to applicable labor operations from Section 11 of the SLTS maunual when replacing the A/C clutch.
SSM 470092018-05-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
SSM 470032018-05-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 2015-2018 Transit vehicles ordered with a keyless entry keypad arrive with the Ford Accessory keypad installed and programmed. Vehicles built prior to late January 2017 will have a cardboard box containing a master keycode card and personal entry code programming instructions stowed in the vehicles driver door pocket. Vehicles built after late January 2017 will have the cardboard box containing the card and instructions already stowed in the glove box. The master keycode card and programming instructions must be placed along with the other owner literature in the glovebox, for future reference by the vehicle owner. Certain U.S. dealer employees can retrieve lost keypad codes via FMCDealer.com - Parts and Service tab - Parts Product Line Information - Accessories - Keys/Entry Devices.
SSM 472012018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: Monroney Label (Window Sticker), Professional Technician Society (PTS) OASIS tab select SYNC or HVBOM. For Genuine Ford accessories use: PTS Workshop Tab select Dealer Installed Accessory or Accessory Installation.
SSM 471272018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. The procedure to program keys on 2015-2018 Transit vehicles depends on if the vehicle is equipped with the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS). Keys for PATS and non-PATS vehicles look the same, there is no visual difference. Vehicles with PATS have a plastic ring around the ignition lock cylinder and transponder. On the OASIS page, PATS vehicles can be identified by clicking on the Additional Information link and using the search function (Ctrl + F) to find IMMOBILIZER. Vehicles with LESS ENG IMMOBILIZER THEFT SYS do not have PATS. Refer to Work Shop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14 for programming keys on non PATS vehicles and Section 419-01B for programming keys on PATS vehicles. When performing the PATS key procedure, both PATS and Remote Keyless Entry codes are programmed simultaneously.
SSM 470802018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No repair attempts should be attempted to correct this concern.
SSM 469032018-01-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. When replacing a 2015-2018 Transit 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi engine assembly or block, two new transmission locator dowel pins (W703519 or W718670) must be installed. This information is available in Workshop Manual, Section 303-01C. The parts catalog also specifies to order the dowels when ordering an engine. Failure to install dowels pins will prevent proper engine to transmission alignment resulting in a cracked flexplate and/or crankshaft position sensor damage. Per Warranty and Policy, damage resulting from an incomplete or improper repair is not warrantable.
SSM 468232017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2015-2018 Transit vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRWs) have a high mount rear marker lamp that does not illuminate with the stop lamps. This lamp assembly may appear to be a stop lamp but is intended to illuminate with the parking lamps only. This information is available in Workshop Manual Section 417-01.
SSM 464232017-05-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2015-2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRWS) HAVE A HIGH MOUNT REAR MARKER LAMP THAT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH THE STOP LAMPS. THIS LAMP ASSEMBLY MAY APPEAR TO BE A STOP LAMP BUT IS INTENDED TO ILLUMINATE WITH THE PARKING LAMPS ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 417-01.
SSM 462192017-03-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SOME 2015-2017 LOW ROOF TRANSIT VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-SEP-2016 AND UPFITTED WITH A ROOF RACK MAY EXHIBIT INTERIOR ROOF BOW BRACKET TO SIDE PANEL SEPARATION. DURING REPAIR, IN ADDITION TO RENEWING THE ORIGINAL SPOT WELDS WITH METAL INERT GAS (MIG) PLUG WELDS, MIG SKIP WELD THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE HORIZONTAL BRACKET TABS TO THE SIDE PANEL. MIG SKIP WELDING IS REQUIRED TO AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT DURING THE WELDING PROCESS. AFTER FINISHING OPERATIONS AND PAINTING, RESTORE CORROSION PROTECTION FOLLOWING THE APPLICABLE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) GUIDELINES IN SECTION 501-25. THE ROOF RACK SHOULD BE MOUNTED ACCORDING TO TRANSIT ROOF RACK MOUNTING GUIDELINES FOUND IN QUALITY VEHICLE MODIFIER BULLETIN (QVMB) Q-249 PUBLISHED 1-AUG-16. REFER TO WWW.FLEET.FORD.COM/TRUCKBBAS/TOPICS/QVMP.HTML.
SSM 463322017-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCOLN VEHICLE. ONLY APPROVED GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES OR ORIGINALLY INSTALLED SYSTEMS ARE SUPPORTED AND CERTIFIED TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY WITH OTHER VEHICLE SYSTEMS. IF YOU SUSPECT A SYSTEM HAS BEEN MODIFIED, THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES CAN BE USED TO VERIFY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT: MONRONEY LABEL (WINDOW STICKER), PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN SOCIETY (PTS) OASIS TAB SELECT SYNC OR HVBOM. FOR GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES USE: PTS WORKSHOP TAB SELECT DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY OR ACCESSORY INSTALLATION.
SSM 462862017-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2015-2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES ORDERED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD WILL HAVE THE FORD ACCESSORY KEYPAD INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AND PROGRAMMED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE MASTER KEYCODE CARD WILL BE STOWED IN A CARDBOARD BOX LOCATED IN THE VEHICLES DRIVER DOOR POCKET. BEFORE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER, THE KEYCODE CARD MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE VEHICLES OWNER MANUAL.
SSM 458872017-02-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2013-2016 ESCAPE,2014-2016 FIESTA, TRANSIT CONNECT AND 2013-2015 FUSION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.6L GTDI ENGINE - UPDATED WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) SECTION 303-03 COOLING SYSTEM
SSM 458722017-02-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 2015-2016 TRANSIT 3.2L DIESEL - FUEL FILTER SERVICE TIP
SSM 461352017-02-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SOME 2015-2017 TRANSIT HIGH ROOF WAGON VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 2-JUN-2015 MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A HEADLINER PANEL THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY SEATED, CAUSING A GAP AT THE C AND/OR C 1/2 PILLAR(S). IN MOST CASES THE CONDITION CAN BE RESOLVED BY REMOVING THE ASSOCIATED PILLAR TRIM PANEL, CAREFULLY SEATING THE HEADLINER PILLAR TAB TO THE PILLAR BLOCK, AND WHILE HOLDING THE HEADLINER IN PLACE, REINSTALLING THE PILLAR TRIM PANEL. HEADLINER PILLAR TAB DAMAGE SHOULD BE REPAIRED WITH SERVICE KIT EK4Z-6151916-A. VISUAL INSPECTION IS ADEQUATE FOR THIS CONDITION, WHILE PHYSICAL TUGGING OR PRYING MAY DAMAGE AN OTHERWISE ACCEPTABLE CONNECTION. HEADLINER RETENTION IN THESE AREAS IS INTENTIONALLY DELICATE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIR CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT. DO NOT FABRICATE ALTERNATIVE HEADLINER ATTACHMENT METHODS.
SSM-458152016-08-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0645
TSB15-01332015-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. FORD: 2015 TRANSIT BUS/WAGON WITH A HIGH ROOF, WILL EXPERIENCE A GAP OR LOOSE HEADLINER BETWEEN 3-5 MM BETWEEN SIDE TRIM PANEL AT C AND/OR C 1/2 PILLARS AND HEADLINER *CN
SB-452662015-10-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2015 TRANSIT: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL MAY SHOW THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P204F PRESENT IN REDUCTANT DOSING CONTROL MODULE *CN
SB-453182015-10-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 2016 TRANSIT: DISABLED NAVIGATION REPEATER INFORMATION FEATURE NOT DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER *CN
ASI-451082015-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. FORD: SOME VEHICLES MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) BEFORE KEYS CAN BE PROGRAMMED OR ADDED. MODEL 2015 TRANSIT. *PE
ASI-446422015-06-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. FORD: LOW LEVEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAILS TO DISPLAY TRANSPORT MODE STATUS, WHEN ITS TO PREVENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) AND INTERIOR LIGHT(S) FROM FUNCTIONING WHEN IGNITION KEY IS OFF BUT ENGINE RUNNING. MODEL 2015 TRANSIT. *PE

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.