2015 Ford E-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Ford E-350 ranks 17th of 21 model years with a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 2 recalls for this year, with fuel system, suspension, and transmission issues each making up 29% of reports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 E-350 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2015 Ford E-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System2 (29%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (29%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Steering1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A fuel tank retaining strap broke and dropped the rear of the tank toward the road.
- Modified motor homes with an overweight rear axle swayed side to side and became hard to steer at various speeds.
- The windshield developed a stress crack starting near the edge with no sign of impact, which slowly grew over time.
- On a school bus, the transmission would not engage in any forward or reverse gear when stopped, requiring a tow or a replacement vehicle.
- At highway speed the front end wobbled and swayed erratically with steering wheel vibration, recurring as a regular problem.
2015 Ford E-350 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V313000Apr 18, 2019Structure & Body2,080 vehicles
Seats
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 19V205000Mar 18, 2019Structure & Body471 vehicles
Seats
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.
Remedy: 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.
2015 compared with other E-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford E-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 E-350 has a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest among the 21 model years covered, earning a Best verdict relative to other E-350 years.
- What problems does the 2015 Ford E-350 have?
- NHTSA lists 7 complaints for 2015, split evenly across fuel system, suspension, and transmission issues, each at 29% of reports, plus single complaints for steering, structure/body, and visibility.
- Does the 2015 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls, both involving Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats installed by outside modifiers (MobilityTrans and Quality Van Sales) on converted E-350 vans.
- How does the 2015 E-350 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 20 and rank 17 of 21, the 2015 model performs better than higher-complaint years like 2006 (index 100) and 2005 (index 85), though 2016 scores even lower at 10.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures in the 2015 E-350?
- Across all complaints, the median mileage at failure was 20,978 miles, though individual problem areas varied, with suspension issues reported around 49,528 miles and steering around 99,000 miles.