2015 Ford E-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Ford E-150 ranks 12th out of 14 model years by complaint volume, with a complaint index of 15 and only 8 complaints logged, earning a Best verdict relative to other E-150 years. It has one recall tied to aftermarket wheelchair lift equipment.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 15/100
- #12 of 14 E-150 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2015 Ford E-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (25%)
- Other2 (25%)
- Brakes1 (13%)
- Electrical System1 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some engines hold high RPM after the driver lifts off the accelerator, forcing hard braking to avoid rear-ending the vehicle ahead.
- Owners describe sudden, unexpected loss of power that requires restarting the engine, sometimes happening repeatedly on short trips.
- The forward collision avoidance system reportedly activated on its own at highway speed, even after a recall repair, requiring reprogramming.
- Brake pads and rotors wore out and warped within a short span, with pads reported worn to the metal within months.
- One owner reported the rear window shattering unexpectedly while driving, with glass scattering inside the vehicle.
- The transmission reportedly shifted into lower gears on its own at 65 mph, causing a sudden loss of speed.
2015 Ford E-150 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V271000Apr 3, 2019Other4 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2015 compared with other E-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford E-150 reliable?
- Compared with other E-150 model years, 2015 ranks well: it has a complaint index of 15, only 8 complaints on file, and a Best verdict, placing it 12th out of 14 years from worst to best.
- What problems does the 2015 Ford E-150 have?
- NHTSA complaints cite issues in the engine, brakes, electrical system, transmission, and forward collision avoidance camera system, with engine complaints making up 25% of reports.
- Does the 2015 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2015 E-150, covering vans modified with Ricon wheelchair lifts where the lift positioning input could malfunction; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2015 E-150 problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: electrical and camera issues appeared around 4,000 miles, engine and wiper-related issues around 18,000 to 20,000 miles, and transmission issues around 73,000 miles.
- How does the 2015 E-150 compare to other years like 2011 or 2013?
- 2015 is far lower risk than 2011 (complaint index 77, Avoid) and 2013 (complaint index 92, Avoid), and it's on par with 2014 and 2016, which also earned Best verdicts.