- The problem
- Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
- The risk
- If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Ford E-150 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2015 Ford E-150 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2019 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2014 has 6 and the 2016 has 8.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical E-150 year, for its age
#241 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Ford E-150 problems
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2015 Ford E-150 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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8 complaints about the 2015 Ford E-150
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford e-150. While driving 65 mph, the transmission suddenly shifted into lower gears, causing loss of speed. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.
On or about oct.26 My husband was driving to our pharmacy to pick up meds. He was driving alone. Thankfully our grandchildren were not with him. He told me the back window just exploded he told me at first he thought it was a gun shot. He pulled over and there was glass everywhere. Ford has known about this problem for quite sometime.
Had to replace brake pads twice in 20,000 miles. Replaced rotors due to warping. Dealer was no help resolving issue. My new brake pads on the passenger side has worn to the metal in 4 months.
Unexpected and random loss of power --- have to restart to gain power occurred 7 times on 6/27/17 on a 45 mile round trip errors on screen happened two time on 6/28 on 4 mile round trip happened once in early may which I told the ford service person severe safety issue stopping mid traffic rear end collision I had to stop in the middle of the lane and turn it off put in park then start again to get going again "service advancetrac" "hill assist mode not available" "see manual" wrency symbol
Yesterday this ford run away with me with out pressing gas pedal an got up to 100 mph,had to slam on brakes 4 times to get it bak under control this happened 5 times yesterday!
Drivers door will not open or if opens will not latch if air temperature is below 20*f.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford e-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated on its own. The failure recurred during the 1,100 mile road trip. The vehicle had just been repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v614000 (forward collision avoidance). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be reprogrammed. The failure mileage was 4,000.
As reported to dealer : customer states when accelerating in low gear and letting off the accelerator it will continue to maintain the rpm until you hit hard on the brakes. My added comments is that 1800 rpm when normal highway speed is over 60 mph. In stop and go traffic the driver must maintain brake with left foot and gas with right foot or you will rear end the car in front of you. Ps dealer performed test and stated at this time compared to like units and they do the same thing. I test drove a new truck with same engine and trans. As mine and it did not do the same thing. *Tr
Ford E-150: every year compared
All E-150 years2015 Ford E-150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford E-150 | 8 | 1 | B | |
| 2015 Ford Explorer | 1,822 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Ford Escape | 1,151 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Ford Edge | 732 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Ford Expedition | 164 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Ford Expedition EL | 143 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Ford Cmax Energi | 60 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Ford Cmax Hev | 45 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Ford C-Max | 11 | 6 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2015 Ford E-150
Does the 2015 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Ford E-150: equipment adaptive / mobility (April 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford E-150?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Ford E-150 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 22, 2015 and the latest on May 23, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Ford E-150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford E-150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford E-150 years have the most complaints?
2008 (266), 2005 (26), 2013 (19). See every Ford E-150 year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Ford E-150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data