2015 Ford F-250 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 SD years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-250 SD. That ranks 4th out of 32 F-250 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (126 complaints, 43%), typically at around 68,084 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 6 fires, 7 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 296owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ford F-250 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 126 | 43% | 68,084 | “death wobble” (48%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 123 | 42% | 80,000 | “death wobble” (52%) | — |
| Engine | 44 | 15% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 31 | 10% | 74,200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 22 | 7% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 7% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 6% | 38,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 4% | 104,327 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 11 | 4% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 31,873 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 25,150 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ford F-250 SD recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks manufactured September 13, 2013, through March 28, 2014, and equipped with 6.2L gasoline or 6.7L diesel engines and 6R140 transmissions. An error with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "Park" to "Drive" the vehicle may display "Drive" but possibly engage "Reverse" for 1.5 seconds before engaging "Drive." Therefore, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk: If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2014. Owners may contact Fords customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C04.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak (PE24014) — opened May 9, 2024, still open.
- Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown (RQ14005) — opened Jan 13, 2015, closed Mar 15, 2016, led to recall 15V175000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We were on vacation driving from [XXX] to [XXX] and experienced the Death Wobble. I though we were going to die. We stopped in [XXX] and took to a dealership there and they replaced the track ball joint for $757.59. We left there and 25 miles down the road it happened again. Went to [XXX] and they…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected it and determined…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing the back over prevention camera malfunctioned and displayed a black or distorted screen, creating a rear visibility hazard for the driver. The contact indicated that the failure was present after the vehicle had been…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the failure occurred. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse. The message…
Noted strange "thumping" sound in truck. Took to certified local mechanic who has worked on our vehicles since 2016. This truck has just over 117,000 miles, I am the original owner (ordered while stationed in Afghanistan) and there has never been an accident, there has been no reason for removal of…
Other Ford F-250 SD years
← 2014 F-250 SD · 2016 F-250 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 F-250 SD | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 126 | 17 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 266 | 14 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 1,165 | 11 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 1,155 | 14 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 290 | 3 |
| 2015 | 296 | 2 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 141 | 0 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 54 | 1 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 274 | 1 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 295 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 254 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 178 | 4 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 245 | 3 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 288 | 2 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 233 | 2 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 249 | 2 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 126 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford F-250 SD?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Ford F-250 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 SD model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.