2015 FORD E-150
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 18 TSBs
19V271000 Apr 3, 2019
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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 highe... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
May 23, 2018
Incident date: May 19, 2018
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 MANUFA... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 7, 2017
Incident date: Oct 26, 2017
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 AB... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 21, 2017
Incident date: Oct 18, 2017
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.
ENGINE
Jun 28, 2017
Incident date: Jun 27, 2017
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 STOPP... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Mar 28, 2016
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!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 6, 2016
Incident date: Dec 6, 2015
DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR IF OPENS WILL NOT LATCH IF AIR TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 20*F.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 4, 2015
Incident date: Oct 22, 2015
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 N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 4, 2015
Incident date: Oct 22, 2015
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 N... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 26, 2013
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 ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 26, 2013
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 ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 FORD E-150
18 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
SSM 48130
Aug 9, 2019
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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
SSM 48130
Aug 9, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
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
SSM 48123
Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 a
SSM 47976
May 10, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
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/tran
SSM 47850
Apr 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 pr
SSM 47850
Apr 26, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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 pr
SSM 47823
Feb 22, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 b
SSM 47824
Feb 22, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 ma
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 a
SSM 46900
Nov 2, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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
SSM 46900
Nov 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
SSM 46295
Jan 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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 FL
SSM 46153
Oct 26, 2016
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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 INCORR
SSM-45869
Jun 7, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
SSM-45869
Jun 7, 2016
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
16B10
Apr 5, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
16-0057
Apr 5, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 a
44863
Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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 SUNROO
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E-150
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96072
Opened: Dec 5, 1996 , Closed: Apr 29, 1997
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE93015
Opened: Mar 9, 1993 , Closed: Jul 27, 1993
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
FORD E-150 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E-150 across all model years (1991, 2023).
169
Total Recalls
1,311
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
81
Reported Crashes
68
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FORD E-150 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 2015 (current) | 1 | 10 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 9 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 29 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 19 | View |
| 2011 | 12 | 30 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 14 | View |
| 2009 | 13 | 10 | View |
| 2008 | 17 | 12 | View |
| 2007 | 18 | 15 | View |
| 2006 | 15 | 22 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 24 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 36 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 31 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 52 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 61 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 115 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 81 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 122 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 81 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 104 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 180 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 95 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 86 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |