Ford E-350 · model year

2015 Ford E-350

10 NHTSA complaints, and 2 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

Complaints
10
Recalls
2

The verdict

The 2015 Ford E-350 posts top-quartile complaint standing among its own model-year siblings.

Top 23%
fewest complaints, own model years
2
recall campaigns

The 2015FordE-350 carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2015 E-350 is fuel/propulsion system with 2 filings, followed by power train (2) and structure:body (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

NHTSA currently has 4 investigation files overlapping the 2015 E-350. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.

10
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
F
PlainCars Safety Score
0/100
2015 Ford E-350

PlainCars' own composite of NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings and rollover-risk assessment, each dimension normalized against the federal scale or the full national model-year corpus. Not an official NHTSA figure, and not a substitute for a specific vehicle's VIN-level recall check.

NHTSA Overall Rating N/A
Not rated
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program overall crash-test rating.
Front Crash N/A
Not rated
Frontal barrier crash-test rating.
Side Crash N/A
Not rated
Side barrier and pole crash-test rating.
Rollover Resistance N/A
Not rated
Static stability factor + dynamic rollover test rating.
Rollover Risk N/A
Not reported
NHTSA single-vehicle rollover probability, dynamic test.

Total Complaints

10 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
POWER TRAIN2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SUSPENSION1
STEERING1

Recalls (2)

19V31300018/04/2019

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 rotate

19V20500018/03/2019

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 vehic

Recent Complaints

20240730SUSPENSION

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 occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Mileage: 99,000

20240730STEERING

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 occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Mileage: 99,000

20210723UNKNOWN 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 cloud of white "smoke." The "smoke" turned out to be propane coming from our propane tank. Later he crawled under the RV and found a large hole in the tank. It appears that whatever hit it was hard enough to create a large hole in it and therefore causing the explosion. Fortunately, that was the only damage and no injuries were sustained. The reason for my email is that we were very surprised to see that there was no protective cage/rock guard around the propane tank to keep debris from damaging the tank. I personally think it's a design flaw and that any propane tank accessible from the side and but located under the RV should have some sor

20190109POWER TRAIN

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.

Mileage: 75,518

20180621POWER TRAIN

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 DANGEROUS SITUATION AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. FORD FOUND THAT THE COAST CLUTCH SPRING AND SNAP RING BROKEN. THIS IS THE 3RD BUS WE OWN THAT HAS HAD THIS ISSUE.

Mileage: 29,956

20170404VISIBILITY/WIPER

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 THE SAME PROBLEM.

Mileage: 11,000

20151116STRUCTURE:BODY

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 REAR AXLE WAS OVERWEIGHT AND NEEDED AIR SHOCKS AND THE WHEEL FLAPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FUEL CAP AND CHECK ENGINE SOON WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL NOZZLE HOLDER WAS FRACTURED AND THE FUEL FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57.

Mileage: 57

20151116FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 REAR AXLE WAS OVERWEIGHT AND NEEDED AIR SHOCKS AND THE WHEEL FLAPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FUEL CAP AND CHECK ENGINE SOON WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL NOZZLE HOLDER WAS FRACTURED AND THE FUEL FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57.

Mileage: 57

20151116SUSPENSION:REAR

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 REAR AXLE WAS OVERWEIGHT AND NEEDED AIR SHOCKS AND THE WHEEL FLAPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FUEL CAP AND CHECK ENGINE SOON WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL NOZZLE HOLDER WAS FRACTURED AND THE FUEL FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57.

Mileage: 57

20150728FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 7/27/15 OUR SECOND OF TWO VANS WE BOUGHT AT THE SAME TIME HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON A WASHBOARD SECTION OF MAUNA KEA MOUNTAIN WHERE WE RUN TOURS AT APPROX 15MPH, THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS ON HIGHWAY AT APPROX 35 MPH ON THE WAY TO MAUNA KEA MOUNTAIN. WE ARE VERY EXPERIENCED MECHANICALLY AND NOTE THAT UNIQUELY FORD IS USING AN ALLOY FINAL ATTACHMENT TO THE FRAME WHEREAS OUR PREVIOS DOZENS OF FORD VANS HAVE ALL USED A STEEL FINAL ATTACHMENT. IN 25 YEARS WE HAVE HAD NO SUCH PROBLEM WITH OUR MANY MANY FORD VANS. AS ANY LATEST MODEL FORD VAN IN THE NOW DISCONTINUED E350 SERIES COULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM IF DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROADS WE

Mileage: 12,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford E-350 have?
The 2015 Ford E-350 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 Ford E-350?
Yes, the 2015 Ford E-350 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is SEATS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford E-350?
The most-complained component for the 2015 Ford E-350 is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 2015 Ford E-350 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2015 Ford E-350; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.