2015 Ford E-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
21/100
#12 most-complained of 15 E-450 years
The 2015 Ford E-450 ranks 12th out of 15 model years with a Complaint Index of 21 and only 6 complaints, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other E-450 years. It has 1 recall and no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2015 Ford E-450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (50%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (33%)
- Engine1 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
What owners report
- Transmission service warning light comes on and dealers diagnose a cracked clutch cylinder well requiring transmission rebuild.
- Vehicle stalls at highway speed with the engine warning light on and cannot be restarted by the driver.
- School bus applications fail to engage forward or reverse gear at a stop, traced to worn coast clutch drum, return spring, piston, and one-way clutch.
- Tire tread separates from both sides of the wheel while driving, with remaining tires showing soft spots and cracking near the tread.
- Vehicle shakes in the rear while driving, forcing the driver to slow down to around 40 mph to keep control.
2015 Ford E-450 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2015 compared with other E-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford E-450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2015 E-450 has a Complaint Index of 21, the second-lowest among the 15 model years with data, and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other E-450 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford E-450?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 50% of complaints, followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 33% and single reports each for Engine and Fuel System, per NHTSA data.
- Does the 2015 Ford E-450 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 E-450, covering Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats on vehicles modified by Mobility Transportation Services; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2015 E-450 transmission problems occur?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 65,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 E-450.
- How does the 2015 E-450 compare to the 2016 model year?
- The 2016 E-450 has a Complaint Index of 93 and an "Avoid" verdict, far higher than the 2015 model's Complaint Index of 21 and "Best" verdict.