2015 Ford E-350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 30, 2024 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E-350 years
Not enough data 24th of 33 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford E-350. That ranks 24th out of 33 E-350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 6,029 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Ford E-350 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~6,029 mi
Power Train2 · ~52,737 mi
Suspension2 · ~49,529 mi
Steering1 · ~99,000 mi
Structure1 · ~57 mi
Unknown or Other1
Visibility/wiper1 · ~11,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System229%6,029——
Power Train229%52,737——
Suspension229%49,529——
Steering114%99,000——
Structure114%57——
Unknown or Other114%———
Visibility/wiper114%11,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 2 complaints
2015: 2201522017: 1201712018: 1201812019: 1201912021: 1202112024: 120241

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Ford E-350 recalls (2)

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SeatsApr 18, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V313000 · 2,080 vehicles

Problem: Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Fix: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

SeatsMar 18, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V205000 · 471 vehicles

Problem: Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Fix: Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Internal transmission failure (PE18010) — opened Aug 21, 2018, closed Jul 16, 2019, led to recall 19V432000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford E-350. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to wobble and sway erratically, after which the steering wheel began to vibrate, making it difficult for the contact to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal…

Suspension · received Jul 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11605464

We have a 2015 Coachmen Freelander 21R RV (with a Ford F-350). Recently, while driving on the freeway a car near us kicked up some debris. This went under the RV and within 30-60 seconds after we heard a loud explosion/boom. My husband immediately pulled over and we were thinking it was blown front…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 23, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11426157

School bus was stopped at a railroad grade crossing, transmission was in drive, when driver attempted to move the school bus forward it would not move, the transmission would not engage in any forward or reverse gear. School bus was towed to the ford dealership for repair.

Power Train · received Jan 9, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11166090

This is a school bus carrying students with 29956 miles. When stopped at a red light at a busy intersection the bus would not move forward. Driver attempted to select different gears from the drive gear, 3,2,1 and reverse. The school bus would not shift into any gear. Another bus was dispatched and…

Power Train · received Jun 21, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11102981

The windshield has started to crack on the left (driver's) side. There is no indication of impact. The crack starts about 2 feet up at the edge of the glass, extends across the windshield a few inches and then turns down. It has continued to slowly grow. I believe this is a defect - possibly stress…

Visibility/wiper · received Apr 4, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10970579

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford E-350?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, suspension problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford E-350?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Ford E-350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-350 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.