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2015 Ford E-450

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 E.

The 2015 Ford E-450 rides on the 450 chassis and calls for 5.7 liters of 5W-20 oil with filter at each change. It has generated only 8 owner complaints and a single recall across a model history tracked from 1992 to 2027, a span that ranges from a low of 1 complaint in 1996 to a peak of 80 in 1999. With its top reported concern categorized as "Unknown Or Other," this vintage sits among the quieter model years on record, apparently avoiding the concentrated problem areas seen in higher-volume years.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 L w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeLT225/75R16EOEM · verified

Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	63.8 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Curb weight	3858 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 L w/ filter of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity	3.27-3.69 Pts.
Engine Oil	SAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity	5.7 L w/ filter
Engine Oil	SAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity	5.7 L w/ filter

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	98 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14.75 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	10.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	25 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	Grade 5 bolts: 35, Grade 8 bolts: 45 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	76 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	258.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	98.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	98.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	66 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	13.3 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Type	12405
Spark Plug Gap	0.052-0.056 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.3 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Vehicles without auxiliary systems 1.87, Vehicles with auxiliary systems 3.37 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	PAG
Oil Capacity	Vehicles without auxiliary systems 8.0, Vehicles with auxiliary systems 16.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	65

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	55-60
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	40-75 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2,000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure	40-75 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2,000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 27; Rear: 45
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 195; Rear: 166
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.6; Rear: 18.1
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.511

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
2	Install the RH camshaft and the 7 camshaft bearing caps in their original locations onto the cylinder head. Loosely install the 15 bolts.
3	Install the LH camshaft and the 7 camshaft bearing caps in their original locations onto the cylinder head. Loosely install the 17 bolts.
4	Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 7.4 ft. lbs.	7.4 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	6.0-
2	30.0
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	32-
2	105 degrees.	105 degrees

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	32
2	105 degrees	105 degrees

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	66
2	Loosen one full turn
3	37 lb ft
4	Tighten an additional 90 degrees without exceeding 148 lb ft	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	30
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	30
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

59.0

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

59.0

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	14.8
2	59.0

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	14.8
2	59.0

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	32
2	105 degrees	105 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Tighten the 10 vertical main bearing cap fasteners in the sequence shown, in 2 steps:

1	30
2	90 degrees; Install the 10 side bolts and tighten them in 2 steps, in the sequence shown.	90 degrees
1	22
2	90

Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	14.8
3	60

Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	14.8
3	60

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (repack)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Ford E-450 marks a relatively stable point in the vehicle’s federal record, particularly when viewed against the broader generation. Complaints dropped to six—below the generational average and significantly lower than the spikes seen in 1999 (80) or 2021 (27)—while recalls fell to just one, the lowest since 2013. This contrasts with the preceding years (2013–2014), which saw slightly higher complaint volumes (12 and 5, respectively) and more recalls, as well as the following year (2016), where complaints nearly tripled to 17. The single investigation in 2015 does not correlate with a specific surge in reported issues, and the absence of crash or fire complaints further suggests a year with fewer systemic problems. While the data doesn’t specify root causes for the scattered complaints (e.g., powertrain, brakes), the overall trend positions 2015 as one of the quieter years in the E-450’s lifecycle. **Takeaway: The 2015 model year appears to be a comparatively low-risk choice within the generation, offering a favorable balance of minimal recalls and complaints.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14’15’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26 ’27

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Unknown Or Other2

Power Train1

Visibility/Wiper1

Service Brakes1

Engine1

Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V271000Equipment Adaptive/MobilityReported 03/04/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 14 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM 48130	2019-08-09	Visibility	Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or…
SSM 48123	2019-08-07	Electrical System	For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal…
SSM 47976	2019-05-10	Power Train	On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter…
SSM 47850	2019-04-26	Electrical System	Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may…
SSM 47823	2019-02-22	Power Train	Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 E take?

5.7 L w/ filter of Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil; Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP; CXO-5W20-LSP12, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 E have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.