2015 Ford F-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Ford F-250 has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 296 complaints, 2 recalls, and top problems in Suspension, Wheels & Tires (45%) and Steering (43%).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 F-250 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 296
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2015 Ford F-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the engine failing to start properly, stalling, and then catching fire or exploding in the engine compartment.
- Brake pressure reportedly requires unusually heavy pedal force to stop the truck, with delayed response in stop-and-go traffic.
- Owners describe fuel system odors and rapid drops in the miles-to-empty reading, sometimes followed by fire near the fuel tank.
- Some report unintended acceleration where the throttle stayed open after the pedal was released, leading to a crash.
- Front airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a frontal collision despite significant impact damage.
- Batteries have reportedly failed early, with at least one case of a battery catching fire shortly after replacement.
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, a Caution verdict, and a rank of 9th worst among 21 model years of this truck. It has fewer complaints than the worst years like 2019 or 2017 but more than years like 2013 or 2024.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-250?
- NHTSA complaints point to Suspension, Wheels & Tires (133 complaints, 45% share) and Steering (126 complaints, 43% share) as the top problem areas, followed by Engine issues (49 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 32,368).
- Does the 2015 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 F-250: a 2014 transmission software update recall and a 2025 rearview camera inspection/replacement recall. Neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2015 F-250 compare to other model years?
- The 2015 F-250 sits in the middle of the pack with a Complaint Index of 60, better than Avoid-rated years like 2017 (95), 2019 (100), and 2011 (80), but worse than Best-rated years like 2013 (0) and 2024 (20).
- At what mileage do 2015 F-250 problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported complaints is 69,361 miles, though Engine complaints show a lower median of 32,368 miles and Transmission & Powertrain issues at 38,400 miles.