2015 Ford E350 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2015 Ford E350, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Fuel system222.2%
- Powertrain (other)222.2%
- Suspension222.2%
- Body & structure111.1%
- Steering111.1%
- Visibility111.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
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 FEEL IT IS AN INHERENT FAULT AND SHOULD BE SUBJECT OF A RECALL. A WORST CASE SCENARIO IS THAT THE FRONT OF THE TANK DROPS AND CONTACTS THE ROAD CAUSING A FIREBALL AND IMMOLATION OF ALL ONBOARD..!! WE HAVE CONTACTED NEWBERG FORD IN PORTLAND OREGON AND ARE IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THEM TO LET FORD KNOW.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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