2015 Ford E-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Suspension:rear (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Seats 2019-04-18 · campaign 19V313000 · 2,080 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Seats 2019-03-18 · campaign 19V205000 · 471 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Power Train 2024-03-01 · SSM 52314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. replacement of the bolt
Power Train:manual Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-08-10 · SSM 51854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p264f after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. this dtc indicates that the engine serial number (esn) must be programmed into the pcm. the esn is located on pts > diagn
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-08-08 · SSM 51849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p264f after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. this dtc indicates that the engine serial number (esn) must be programmed into the pcm. the esn is located on pts> oasis>
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-07-30 · Suspension · 99,000 mi“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 functionality, but the failure became a regular occu…”
2021-07-23 · Unknown Or Other“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 tire but just as he pulled over we noticed a large…”
2019-01-09 · Power Train · 75,518 mi“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.…”
2018-06-21 · Power Train · 29,956 mi“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 students transferred. this is a very dangerou…”
2017-04-04 · Visibility/Wiper · 11,000 mi“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 related. i have seen dozens of others reporting th…”
2015-11-16 · Suspension:rear · 57 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford e-350. the contact stated that the modifications design of the motor home was overweight on the rear axle. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle swayed side to side independently and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the…”
2015-07-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 12,000 mi“on 6/23/15 one of our vans had the rear strap holding the fuel tank break and drop the rear of the tank to the road. the van is converted to 4x4 by quadvan in portland but no modification is made to the fuel system and it was sold by a ford dealer brand new. our local ford dealer here fixed the strap but probably with the same part. yesterday 7/27…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.