Driveshaft flexible coupling replacementthe flexible coupling between the transmission and driveshaft in certain 2015 to 2017 Transit vehicles may prematurely deteriorate and crack with increasing mileage. A cracked flexible coupling will result in an overt moaning noise from underneath the vehicle, along with tactile vibration. Continued driving with a cracked flex coupling may cause separation of the driveshaft, resulting in a loss of motive power while driving, or unintended vehicle movement in park without the parking brake applied. In addition, separation of the driveshaft from the transmission can result in secondary damage to surrounding components, including brake and fuel lines.

- Ketchum, ID, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. While driving 70 mph, a loud noise was heard and the brakes failed to work without warning. The driver stopped the vehicle by changing the gear and pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer located at 16005 valley blvd, fontana, ca 92335, where it was diagnosed that the drive line, brakes, and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they would reimburse the contact $2,000. The failure mileage was 112,112.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle vibrated and a loud noise was heard. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the drive line coupler was fractured and fractured into pieces, which destroyed the coolant lines and the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a dealer located on 16005 valley blvd, fontana, ca 92335 at phone number: 888-266-0257, where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the driveline coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they would pay $2,500, but the contact would be responsible for the balance. Case number: Cas12332825 was provided. The failure mileage was 134,067.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the driveshaft fractured and caused damage to the torque converter and the brake lines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the transmission, the torque converter and also the brake lines were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,522.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Ford Transit with was going down a straight four-lane highway at 65 miles per hour when without warning the flange on the drive shaft came apart. Driver heard what sounded like a small explosion. The brake lines were blown off, the fuel line was damaged, the drive shaft was broken, and a hole was blown into the transmission case. Driver had no brakes, the drive shaft was separated from the rear wheels, and transmission could not be down shifted. Engine remained on and she was able to steer. There was no traffic near her or around her at the time. Road was straight. Driver put hand on emergency brake incase some one pulled in front of her and coast two miles to a stop.

- Jackson, TN, USA

62 mph on cruz hwy 501 the flange on the back of the transmission snapped the drive shaft was free spinning. Ripping brake lines out and killing the motor, was able to stop using parking brake.this is the third truck in my terminal this has happened to it is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.

- Conway, SC, USA

The contact rented a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 85,000.

- Beverly, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. While driving 65 mph on a wet surface, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard and a knocking sound emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle independently shifted into first gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the main wiring needed to be wrapped with reflective tape. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the rear passenger side cargo doors failed to latch properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. While driving at various speeds, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.

- Gunnison, CO, USA

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.

- Aurora, CO, USA