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2015 Ford E-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

27/100

#12 most-complained of 16 E-350 years

The 2015 Ford E-350 has 7 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 27, ranking 12th of 16 model years — a Good result compared with other E-350 years. It has 2 recalls, both tied to aftermarket Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Complaints
7
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2015 Ford E-350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System2 (29%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (29%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain2 (29%)
  4. Other1 (14%)
  5. Steering1 (14%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (14%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers1 (14%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the rear strap holding the fuel tank broke, letting the tank drop toward the road.
  • Some owners describe the windshield developing a stress crack on the driver's side with no impact, starting near the glass edge and slowly spreading.
  • Drivers, including school bus operators, report the transmission suddenly refusing to engage any forward or reverse gear while stopped in traffic or at a rail crossing.
  • Owners describe the front end wobbling and swaying at highway speed, with the steering wheel vibrating and becoming hard to control.
  • One owner reported the rear axle was overweight on a modified motor home body, causing side-to-side sway and difficult steering.
2015 Ford E-350 complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2015Nov 2015Apr 2017Jun 2018Jan 2019Jul 2021Jul 2024
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Jul 2024; peak Nov 2015 (3).

2015 Ford E-350 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution5313912.5
2014Caution73171112.5
2015Good2772—
2016Best753—
2017Caution67134—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Ford E-350 reliable?
NHTSA data shows 7 complaints and a complaint index of 27 for the 2015 E-350, ranking 12th of 16 years and earning a Good verdict relative to other E-350 model years.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford E-350?
The top problem areas are Fuel System, Suspension/Wheels/Tires, and Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 29% of complaints, with no reported crashes or fires.
Does the 2015 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes, it has 2 recalls, both involving aftermarket Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats installed by upfitters, neither classified as do-not-drive.
How does the 2015 E-350 compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 27, the 2015 E-350 is far better than years like 2021 (index 100) and 2011 (index 87), which carry Avoid verdicts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.