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.
The worst 2015 Ford E-450 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission3
- Wheels2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Transmission3
- Wheels2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V313000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Internal transmission failure
By letter dated June 10, 2019, Ford Motor Company notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission. Following the receipt of consumer complaints alleging transmission failures in vehicles built with a 5R110W transmission, the federal safety agency opened this investigation to assess the manufacturer's data including warranty claims, field reports, design changes, etc.Vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission contain a capacitive discharge weld within a coast clutch component in the transmission. A substandard weld may fatigue and fail, causing an elevated rate of loss of motive power in subject vehicle applications. Reports indicate that most of the weld failures occur when the torque is highest, which is when the driver attempts to accelerate from a stop.Analysis of the data provided by Ford Motor Company found that the risk of a transmission failure is very high in vehicles equipped with the combination of a W-MOD 5.4L SOHC EFI NA V8 G-NP engine and a 5R110W transmission. This vehicle population mainly consists of school buses and ambulances. A loss of mobility in school bus applications may result in the transfer of children when the vehicle is immobilized in a roadway, and a loss of vehicle mobility in ambulance applications may result in the delay of patient treatment.In response to this investigation, Ford Motor Company agreed to conduct recall 19V‑432. Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the coast clutch cylinder replaced and to replace the single-engaging coast one-way clutch with a dual-engaging one-way clutch. With recall action 19V‑432 taken by Ford Motor Company this investigation is closed. Further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist on other model or MY vehicles outside of the recall scope. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Ford E-450 23
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- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
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- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
What 2015 Ford E-450 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 2015 Ford E-450
Is the 2015 Ford E-450 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 Ford E-450, fewer than a typical E-450 model year.
What is the 2015 Ford E-450 year score?
The 2015 Ford E-450 scores 86 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford E-450: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ford E-450?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is wheels (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford E-450 have?
1 recall, covering seats.
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