2015 Ford F-350 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (50) · Steering (21) · Engine (17)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
119 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
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) 2015-03-25 · campaign 15V175000 · 6,322 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
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 (129)
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 129 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-15 · Power Train“on june 9, 2026, the vehicle received a pcm reprogramming under ford recall 21e01. before the update, the transmission had no symptoms: no slipping, no warning lights, and no diagnostic trouble codes. between june 9 and august 11, the vehicle accumulated 1,894 miles. on august 11, 2026, while driving about 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly downshifted f…”
2026-06-10 · Back Over Prevention“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-05-05 · Back Over Prevention · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-350. the contact stated that the camera was inoperable. at times the camera was blank. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact received the recall notification letter 25v572000 (back over prevention). the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed the parts were not available. the vehicle was not dia…”
2026-03-12 · Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump · 81,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-350. the contact stated that a certified mechanic had installed a disaster kit on the vehicle to prevent a fuel system failure. the independent mechanic later found metal shavings inside the filter going into the manifold. the independent mechanic recommended that the fuel pump be replaced. the contact was concerned t…”
2026-02-19 · Back Over Prevention · 55,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-350. the contact stated that while in reverse(r), the rearview camera displays a blue screen or a blank screen while in reverse. the contact then received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v572000(back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer was notified of …”
2026-02-06 · Back Over Prevention · 35,576 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford f-350. the contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black image while in reverse(r). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where two modules were replaced, and the new modules were reprogrammed at the contact's expense; however, the failure reoccurred approximately two months later. the contact later received …”
2026-02-06 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 650,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact's spouse recently sold a 2015 ford f-350; however, the spouse still had the vehicle in possession. the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after viewing the post online. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of the sale, the mileage was 650,000. upon checking facebook marketplace, the mileage wa…”
2026-02-05 · Suspension“what component or system failed? the steering and suspension system failed. specifically, the front axle hubs, track bar, and u-joints failed, causing a violent loss of steering control known as "death wobble." these components are currently available for inspection; however, they were diagnosed as "failed" and requiring immediate replacement to ma…”
2026-01-11 · Suspension“my truck is been having a death wobble for years now. it's scary, i changed tires suspension and i still have the issue. …”
2025-10-24 · Unknown Or Other“the touch screen interface is misaligned and occasionally not working at all. the misalignment means that to activate a button the driver must click somewhere else in the screen than the location where the button is displayed. this offset appears to change infrequently. this cause the driver to have to hunt for the location where the button respond…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.