2015 Ford F-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Ford F-350 has a complaint index of 50, ranking 11th out of 21 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 208 complaints, mostly suspension/steering related, and 3 recalls including a rearview camera and transmission software issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #11 of 21 F-350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 208
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2015 Ford F-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires77 (37%)
- Steering67 (32%)
- Engine42 (20%)
- Fuel System26 (13%)
- Other26 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (8%)
- Electrical System16 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (6%)
- Brakes9 (4%)
- Structure & Body5 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed after hitting a bump, sometimes nearly causing loss of control.
- Backup camera freezes or fails to display, leading to collisions while reversing.
- Engine bucks and shakes violently with loud knocking and sudden loss of power, reported both early in ownership and during diesel particulate filter regeneration cycles.
- Fuel leaks near the top of the engine or secondary fuel filter have led to fires that destroyed vehicles.
- Factory-installed batteries have failed catastrophically, causing acid corrosion that damaged wiring and braking system components.
- Instrument panel flickers on and off while driving downhill, accompanied by flames from the exhaust and loss of power steering.
2015 Ford F-350 recalls
3 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 15V175000Mar 25, 2015Transmission & Powertrain6,322 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
- 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-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford F-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 F-350 carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 50, ranking 11th out of 21 model years for this truck. It is not among the worst years but is not a top performer either.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-350?
- NHTSA complaints show Suspension, Wheels & Tires as the top problem area with 77 complaints (37% share), followed by Steering with 67 complaints (32%) and Engine issues with 42 complaints (20%).
- Does the 2015 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 F-350, covering rearview camera replacement, a powertrain control module software update for ambulance/fire package trucks, and a transmission software update for Super Duty trucks with 6.2L gas or 6.7L diesel engines.
- How does the 2015 F-350 compare to other years?
- The 2015 model's complaint index of 50 is lower than the worst years like 2019 (100) and 2017 (95), which are rated Avoid, but higher than strong years like 2014 (20, rated Best) and 2010 (5).
- At what mileage do 2015 F-350 problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 55,000 miles overall, with suspension complaints median at 64,000 miles and steering complaints median at 69,000 miles.