2015 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
459 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Ford F-250, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 24/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Steering leads the reports, typically around 70,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2015 sits among all F-250 years
What owners report
“"death wobble" my truck is experiencing a violent shacking of the steering whee ( death wobble) when you hit a bump or pothole at highway speeds.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-250
“When I drive over 50 miles an hour and I hit a small bump, the front end of my truck shakes violently. I also lose control of the truck.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-250
“The truck runs very rough during a regen cycle. Engine knocks and clatters with loss of power.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-250
“Truck start shaking violently at 60 miles per hour at random times on random days, also known as the death wobble”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-250
“The upper fuel filter plastic housing cracks and leaks fuel on hot parts and has produced fires on other vehicles, not this one. I have had this replaced twice in the past, this will be the third time. There are no warning lamps or other warnings. Only the smell of fuel.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-250
“While going 70mph on highway i drove over an uneven paving seam on a slight left corner and truck went into a front end wobble causing me to have to pull over the side of the highway to get it to stop.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-250
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 285 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 70,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 36,000 and 104,327 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these…
Led to recall campaign 15V175000.
Technical service bulletins
141 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2015 Ford F-250. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2015 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 2015 Ford F-250 drew 459 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 24/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2015 Ford F-250 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Ford F-250 are steering (126 complaints), suspension (123), and engine (47).
At what mileage do 2015 Ford F-250 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2015 Ford F-250 problems around 70,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 36,000 and 104,327 miles.
Does the 2015 Ford F-250 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.