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2015 Ford F-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

15/100

#18 most-complained of 21 F-450 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Ford F-450 has 7 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 15 out of 100 — #18 highest of 21 F-450 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 71% of the total).

Complaints
7
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2015 Ford F-450 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine5 (71%)
  2. Fuel System1 (14%)
  3. Other1 (14%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
2015 Ford F-450 complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2014Feb 2015Jan 2016May 2017Oct 2017Nov 2023
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Nov 2023; peak Oct 2014 (2).

2015 Ford F-450 recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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 driver’s 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.

  2. NHTSA 25V270000Apr 23, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras160,729 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

    Risk: A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.

  3. NHTSA 19V401000May 29, 2019Other22 vehicles

    Equipment

    VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

    Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

See all 6 recalls for the 2015 Ford F-450 →

2015 compared with other F-450 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Best2089—
2014No verdict3544—
2015Best1576—
2016Best1053—
2017Caution652115—

All Ford F-450 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Ford F-450 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Ford F-450 ranks #18 of 21 among F-450 model years (Complaint Index 15/100, verdict: Best). It has 7 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-450?
The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), fuel system (1 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 18,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-450, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras, other, transmission & powertrain, and suspension, wheels & tires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.