2015 Ford F-250 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (96) · Steering (38) · Engine (25)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
191 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-09-03 · campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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, 202
Equipment 2020-12-09 · campaign 20E090000 · 102 vehicles
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2014-04-17 · campaign 14V204000 · 3,973 vehicles
Defect: 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 F
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (142)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-18 · SSM 55098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2013-2016 super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine and 2015-2019 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2l diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (egs) monitor that will not run after completing the exhaust gas sensor drive cycle located within sect
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-20 · 25N15 S1 · Other
customer satisfaction program 25n15 - supplement #1 certain 2015-2019 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera inspection for one-time replacement
Engine 2026-03-26 · SSM 54690 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2013-2016 super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine and 2015-2019 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2l diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (egs) monitor that will not run after completing the exhaust gas sensor drive cycle located within sect
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-23 · 24L05 · Other
certain 2011-2022 model year super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l engine - emission control information label update for qualified vehicles
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 142 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-22 · Suspension“we were on vacation driving from [xxx] to [xxx] and experienced the death wobble. i though we were going to die. we stopped in [xxx] and took to a dealership there and they replaced the track ball joint for $757.59. we left there and 25 miles down the road it happened again. went to [xxx] and they kept the truck and we had to rent a truck to con…”
2026-06-25 · Back Over Prevention · 98,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention). the contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted image. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected it and determined that the vehicle did not meet the requirement to rep…”
2026-03-17 · Back Over Prevention · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact stated that while reversing the back over prevention camera malfunctioned and displayed a black or distorted screen, creating a rear visibility hazard for the driver. the contact indicated that the failure was present after the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v401000 (equipmen…”
2025-12-23 · Back Over Prevention · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 25v270000 (back over prevention); however, the failure occurred. the contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse. the message "rearview camera not available" was displayed. the conta…”
2025-09-18 · Unknown Or Other“noted strange "thumping" sound in truck. took to certified local mechanic who has worked on our vehicles since 2016. this truck has just over 117,000 miles, i am the original owner (ordered while stationed in afghanistan) and there has never been an accident, there has been no reason for removal of the body from the frame unless the ford dealership…”
2025-09-10 · Back Over Prevention · 104,327 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. the contact stated that the rearview camera image appeared blank and occasionally distorted. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v270000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall …”
2025-08-12 · Back Over Prevention“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v270000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(r). the failure prevented the contact from safely operating the vehicle. the …”
2025-08-10 · Structure:body“fraudulently sold vehicle from janovich auto in omaha, ne. that does not have correct or proper documentation on vehicles history. dealership purchased vehicle in new york. and sold it to me in nebraska. with showing me history and suspect them bring it to nebraska with proper legal documention.…”
2025-08-03 · Suspension“entire vehicle shakes/wobbles extremely uncontrollably going a speed around 65; have to slow to avoid an accident and put on hazards. makes our heart stop not knowing what danger we have been put in when it occurs. very scary and dangerous to ourselves and others. occurs with roadways involving dips, highways, ridges of bridges such as bumps or gap…”
2025-07-28 · Back Over Prevention · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact stated that while shifted into reverse(r), the back over prevention screen failed to properly display an image of the rear of the vehicle. no warning light was illuminated. the message to “see dealer" was displayed. the local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. in addi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.