2015 Ford F-250 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ford F-250, 6% of its 296 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 38,400. A related transmission software recall (14V204000) also applies to this model year.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 19
- 6% of 296
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 38,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report delayed or hesitant upshifts and downshifts, sometimes with rising RPMs and no dealer-confirmed diagnosis.
- Some drivers describe engine knocking and vibration at constant speed followed by a loss of power and coasting before the truck regains function.
- Several report a jolt or sudden stop while driving at low speed, later diagnosed by dealers as transmission damage requiring replacement.
- One owner described the vehicle losing motive power while idling at a stop, traced to a reductive heater failure that recurred after repair.
- Another owner reported long shifting delays between third, fourth, fifth, and sixth gears once the transmission was warm, accompanied by rising RPMs.
When 2015 Ford F-250 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 19, 2015, latest Aug 10, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Ford F-250
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Ford F-250 have?
- NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ford F-250, which is 6% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Ford F-250?
- Yes. Recall 14V204000 covers 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks with 6.2L gas or 6.7L diesel engines; Ford dealers update the transmission software free of charge.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2015 F-250?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,400 miles.
- Did the 2015 F-250 transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Transmission & Powertrain complaints.