2015 Ford F-550 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Ford F-550.

20142016
Complaints
18
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2015 Ford F-550 Problems

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

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#24 complaints

Fuel System

#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford F-550.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Ford F-550

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,307 vehicles.

15V371000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
~8 affected

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.

15V175000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~6,322 affected

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.

15V024000Suspension
~4 affected

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.

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-550 — FAQ

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

Is the 2015 Ford F-550 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Ford F-550 has 18 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Ford F-550?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Fuel System (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2015 Ford F-550?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Ford F-550 include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 9 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-550 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,307 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-550?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

Wider context: See the full Ford F-550 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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