2015 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#7 most-complained of 16 F-250 years
The 2015 Ford F-250 has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 7th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Suspension, steering, and engine complaints dominate, with 296 total complaints and 2 recalls.
- Complaints
- 296
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2015 Ford F-250 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires133 (45%)
- Steering126 (43%)
- Engine49 (17%)
- Fuel System34 (11%)
- Other32 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain19 (6%)
- Brakes14 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (4%)
- Electrical System10 (3%)
- Structure & Body7 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden engine fires or explosions during startup, sometimes with no warning light illuminated.
- Drivers describe reduced brake responsiveness requiring hard pedal pressure to stop in slow traffic.
- Some owners noticed gasoline odor combined with the fuel gauge dropping faster than actual miles driven, followed by fire.
- Reports describe unintended acceleration after letting off the pedal, in one case ending in a rollover.
- Battery failures were reported, including one battery that caught fire and another that reportedly exploded.
- Owners report frame or structural damage found after collisions, complicating repair assessments.
2015 Ford F-250 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 14V204000Apr 17, 2014Transmission & Powertrain3,973 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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.
Remedy: 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.
2015 compared with other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford F-250 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 F-250 a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 16 model years of the F-250. It is not among the best or worst years but sits in the middle of the pack.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-250?
- Suspension, wheels, and tires account for 133 complaints (45% share), followed by steering with 126 complaints (43%) and engine issues with 49 complaints (17%). Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 69,361 miles.
- Does the 2015 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 F-250: a 2014 transmission software update recall and a 2025 rearview camera recall. Neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
- Which Ford F-250 model years should be avoided?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2011, 2017, 2018, and 2019 are rated Avoid, with 2019 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2015 model year is rated Caution, a step below those years.
- Did the 2015 Ford F-250 have engine fires reported?
- Yes, NHTSA complaint data shows 6 fires reported for the 2015 F-250, with several sample complaints describing engine compartment fires or explosions during startup or while driving.