2015 Ford F-250 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Ford F-250.

20142016
Complaints
456
per 10K Sold
5.8
US Sales
780,354
Crashes
8
Fires
9
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2015 Ford F-250 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1125 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:76,137 mi
#2119 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:89,761 mi
#344 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:49,308 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford F-250.

Steering Defects
125
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,137
Suspension Failures
119
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,761
Engine Problems
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
49,308
Wheel Issues
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,857
Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
63,707
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,234
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,840
Diesel Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,192
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,458
Backup Camera
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
113,174
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
38,000
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Pneumatic:Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Ford F-250

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,621,141 vehicles.

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,456,417 affected

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.

25V270000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~160,729 affected

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.

19V401000Other Equipment
~22 affected

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.

14V204000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~3,973 affected

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."

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2015 Ford F-250 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Ford F-250 has 456 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 125 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (125 complaints, avg 76,137 mi); Suspension Failures (119 complaints, avg 89,761 mi); Engine Problems (44 complaints, avg 49,308 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Ford F-250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,389 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Ford F-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Ford F-250 include 8 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,621,141 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Ford F-250?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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