2015 Ford F-550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 F-550 years
The 2015 Ford F-550 has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 6th worst among 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 11 complaints, 4 recalls, 2 fires, and 1 crash for this year, with Engine and Fuel System issues each making up 36% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2015 Ford F-550 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (36%)
- Fuel System4 (36%)
- Other3 (27%)
- Electrical System2 (18%)
- Brakes1 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls unexpectedly while driving or reversing, sometimes with no warning light and unable to be duplicated at the dealer.
- Engine loses compression at highway speed, triggering the check engine light and preventing acceleration.
- V10 engine intermittently won't accelerate from a stop and only responds after pumping the gas pedal.
- Engine block heater has shorted out and caught fire while the vehicle was parked.
- Fuel system lines and clips fail, causing fuel leaks, low fuel pressure warnings, and reports of a defective replacement clip from the dealer.
- Fuel injector pump has failed and broken into pieces, clogging fuel lines and causing loss of power on the highway.
2015 Ford F-550 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V371000Jun 15, 2015Engine8 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. 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: HME will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-2636.
- 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 15V024000Jan 22, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 vehicles
Suspension
Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317.
2015 compared with other F-550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford F-550 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 F-550 a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst out of 16 model years for this model. It has 11 complaints and 4 recalls, with Engine and Fuel System problems being the most reported.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-550?
- Engine and Fuel System issues each account for 36% of complaints, followed by Electrical System at 18%. The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints is 25,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Ford F-550 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 F-550, covering Engine, Transmission & Powertrain (two separate recalls), and Suspension, Wheels & Tires.
- How does the 2015 F-550 compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 67 is worse than 2013 (20, Best verdict) and 2018 (13, Best verdict), but better than 2019, 2021, and 2022, which all carry Avoid verdicts with higher indexes.