2015 Ford F-550 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Engine (3) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
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.
Suspension 2015-01-22 · campaign 15V024000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
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 (141)
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
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 2025-09-24 · 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 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 141 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my f-550 super duty diesel dump truck lost power on the highway because of a known fuel injector pump defect. the pump exploded into metal pieces that clogged all fuel lines leading to a loss of power on a highway putting everybody at risk of a collision. this fuel injector problem is known to ford and is subject to class action lawsuits. the deal…”
2024-12-26 · Engine · 🔥 fire“operator was driving the vehicle when it experienced a fire in the engine compartment.…”
2024-10-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this submission is more related to a brand-new fuel line that was purchased from the ford dealer for this vehicle upon failure of the existing line. when the new line was removed from the packaging, the mechanic inspected the clip that secures the line to the secondary fuel filter housing. it was observed that the brand-new clip was defective and…”
2024-10-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the truck was traveling west on [xxx] towards stockton when the instrument panel illuminated with a “low fuel pressure” warning and the coworker (cw) immediately pulled over. once on the side of the road, the cw confirmed the truck was leaking fuel and the local garage was contacted. it was found that a line running to the secondary fuel filter …”
2021-02-26 · Unknown Or Other“i'm reporting a serious problem that my 2015 ford f550 was just diagnosed wit. the dealer is asking $15,800 to repair it. the fuel system, is contaminated, is has a lot of oxidation, the fix includes replacing the entire fuel system.…”
2021-02-08 · Unknown Or Other · 19,700 mi · 🔥 fire“2015 ford f550 v10 gas motor, the engine block heater shorted out and caught fire. luckily only the license plate and an extension cord were damaged as well as the block heater itself. contacted the truck dealer and ford fleet, and no one cares. vehicle was parked. i just happened to walk past and heard the crackling noise. super hot, very lucky t…”
2019-05-28 · Power Train · 28,000 mi“my v10 engine on my motorhome stalls when accelerating from a stop. this is dangerous. the engine remains running but won't accelerate. pumping the gas pedal will finally make it go…”
2019-05-28 · Unknown Or Other · 68,896 mi · 💥 crash“good day on june 11th 2018 my bus #1611 vin#(xxxxxx) during my daily vehicle inspection at the lawrence berkeley national laboratory shuttle services in 1 cyclotron road berkeley california. *dt at the bus staging area near bldg 67 behind bldg 33 at approximately 6:30am a mechanical malfunction involving the parking brake it would not hold at 1100…”
2016-12-10 · Wheels · 14,000 mi“the vehicle is a motor home manufactured by thor motor coach that they added to a modified 2015 ford f550 chassis. although thor modified the chassis, replaced the front bumper and quarter panels and added the coach body to the frame, they failed to do any alignment process to make sure that the body and the front wheels were properly aligned. this…”
2016-09-08 · Engine · 4,400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-550 sd. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost compression to the engine. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate fast enough to enter the highway. in addition, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.