How common are engine problems in the 2015 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 49 engine complaints for this model year, which is 17% of all 296 complaints filed for the 2015 F-250.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford F-250 engine?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.

At what mileage do 2015 F-250 engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 32,368 miles.

Have there been any fires or injuries linked to this engine problem?

NHTSA data for this component shows 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 3 injuries reported.

What specific engine symptoms do owners describe?

Owners describe shaking and power loss during exhaust regeneration cycles, cylinder misfires, and in some cases engine compartment fires.

2015 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 49 engine complaints for the 2015 Ford F-250, 17% of its 296 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 32,368. No related recall covers this engine issue. Reports include fires, a crash, and 3 injuries.

Engine complaints: 49; 17% of 296
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 32,369 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report violent shaking and knocking during exhaust regeneration (regen) cycles, often paired with sudden loss of power while towing or merging.
Several drivers describe the engine stuttering or losing 15 mph in an instant when a 'cleaning exhaust filter' or regen message appears on the dash.
Multiple complaints describe cylinder misfires (cylinders four and five) causing the truck to shake violently at various speeds.
Some owners report fire or smoke from the engine compartment, in one case after the engine reportedly exploded while starting.
One driver reported the accelerator staying wide open after a turn, causing a crash before the engine shut itself off.
Owners note dealers could not always replicate the failure or told them there was no fix scheduled.

When 2015 Ford F-250 engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2015, latest Aug 10, 2025.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Aug 2025; peak Aug 2015 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201023 (22%)
201168 (18%)
201263 (20%)
201322 (19%)
201421 (13%)
201549 (17%)
201635 (12%)
201751 (4%)
201818 (5%)
201936 (3%)
202033 (13%)
202115 (9%)
202222 (18%)
202312 (28%)
20244 (11%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2015 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 49 engine complaints for this model year, which is 17% of all 296 complaints filed for the 2015 F-250.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford F-250 engine?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do 2015 F-250 engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 32,368 miles.
Have there been any fires or injuries linked to this engine problem?: NHTSA data for this component shows 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 3 injuries reported.
What specific engine symptoms do owners describe?: Owners describe shaking and power loss during exhaust regeneration cycles, cylinder misfires, and in some cases engine compartment fires.