Model year

2015 Ford E-450

Other, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 17, 2015 to Nov 1, 2021.

Recall campaigns covering this model year12,080 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints63.0 times the median 2015 other
Severity index0.02015 others average 5.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Ford E-450 peaked in 2018, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

01232015201620172018320192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2015 Ford E-450 name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
3
Wheels
2
Engine and cooling
1
Fuel system
1
Suspension
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2015 Ford E-450

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford E-450
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-313Apr 18, 2019When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when…Seats2,080Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Ford E-450

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Nov 1, 2021Failure Oct 29, 202180,329 milesLakewood, COSuspension, Wheels

    The contact rented a 2015 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was shaking in the rear. The contact had to maintain an approximate speed of 40 MPH to control the vehicle. The fuel warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the rear wheels were cracked. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 80,329.

    NHTSA complaint 11438925
  2. Filed Nov 6, 2020Failure Oct 28, 202025,025 milesStrawberry Plains, TNWheels

    THE TIRE THREAD SHREDDED OFF OF BOTH SIDES OF THE WHEEL WHILE DRIVING, DAMAGING MUD FLAPS, ETC. 2015 JAYCO GREYHAWK RV (FORD 450 CHASIS). MILEAGE WAS ONLY 25000 MILES. OTHER TIRES APPEAR TO ALREAY DISPLAY SOFT SPOTS AND CRACKING - ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THREAD, VEHICLE IS GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE.

    NHTSA complaint 11373481
  3. Filed Jun 21, 2018Failure Jan 12, 201836,755 milesSAN Jose, CAPower train

    THIS IS A SCHOOL BUS. WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE SCHOOL BUS WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR, FORWARD OR REVERSE. THE SCHOOL BUS HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY FOUND THAT THE COAST CLUTCH DRUM, RETURN SPRING, PISTON AND ONE WAY CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS THE 4TH SCHOOL BUS WE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH.

    NHTSA complaint 11102982
  4. Filed Feb 14, 2018Failure Apr 1, 201665,000 milesGlencoe, MNPower train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-350. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E. HIGHWAY 55, BUFFALO MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH CYLINDER WELL INSIDE THE TRANMISSION WAS CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11072830
  5. Filed Feb 14, 2018Failure Dec 12, 2016100,000 milesGlencoe, MNPower train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E. HIGHWAY 55, BUFFALO MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH CYLINDER WELL INSIDE THE TRANMISSION HAD CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11072827
  6. Filed Sep 17, 2015Failure Sep 10, 20152,020 milesHarper, WVEngine, Fuel/propulsion system

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND FAILED TO START AS THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,020.

    NHTSA complaint 10764471
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • PE18010 Preliminary evaluation, Powertrain
    Internal transmission failure
    Opened Aug 21, 2018, closed Jul 16, 2019 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

23 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • SSM 54601 Feb 24, 2026 · 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 keyp…
  • SSM 53040 Oct 10, 2024 · 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. …
  • SSM 52476 Apr 24, 2024 · 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 vehicles owner during initial delivery. Un…
  • SSM 52314 Mar 1, 2024 · 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…
  • SSM 51854 Aug 10, 2023 · 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…
  • SSM 51849 Aug 8, 2023 · 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…
  • TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
  • 16-0057 Apr 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift® transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
  • 16B10 Apr 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
  • SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid can attack the gl…
  • SSM 48123 Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA and negative batte…
  • SSM 47976 May 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignmen…
  • SSM 47850 Apr 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the proper diagnosis of…
  • SSM 47824 Feb 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool may display an erro…
  • SSM 47823 Feb 22, 2019 · 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…
  • SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Part…
  • SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integra…
  • SSM 46295 Jan 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FLUORESCENT DYE PRO…
  • SSM 46153 Oct 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SETTING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. RECENT CUSTOMER CLINICS REVEALED THAT MOST EVERY VEHICLE IN THE CLINICS HAD THE TIRE PRESSURES SET INCORRECTLY. TIRE PRESS…
  • SSM-45869 Jun 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2009-2016 E-SERIES - DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
  • 15-0116 Jul 27, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD 2011-2016 F-250,350,450,550: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC CODES STORED IN THE POWER CONTROL MODULE MEMORY DUE TO CRYSTALS DEVELOPING ON THE INJECTOR NOZZLE. *LJ
  • 44863 Jul 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA
  • 44848 Jan 9, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD: CERTAIN 2011-2015 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION BUZZ NOISE FROM THE DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (DFCM) AND/OR MAY 10/1/1 PRESSURE FUEL LINES W/O DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE POOSA. *TA
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.