2015 Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
315 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Ford F-350, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 33/100 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-350 years
What owners report
“My truck is experiencing the "death wobble" with only 60k miles on it. When i hit a bump going more then 50 mph the front wheel shake violently until i slow down. I am unable to control the steering wheel.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-350
“My truck is been having a death wobble for years now. It's scary, I changed tires suspension and I still have the issue.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-350
“P20BA - DEF Reductant Heater Code for a defective DEF reductant heater on a 2015 F-350 6.7L diesel with 57,500 miles NOT covered under dealer emissions warranty.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-350
“Death wobble going at high rate of speed on interstate and truck began to wobble violently after hitting bump on road, only fixed by extreme slowing down. This is an unacceptable issue that ford needs to fix, i had my family in truck at time.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 F-350
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 172 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 55,125 miles. Half of those reports fall between 28,000 and 91,985 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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 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…
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…
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
128 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2015 Ford F-350. 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-350 reliable?
The 2015 Ford F-350 drew 315 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 33/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 2015 Ford F-350 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Ford F-350 are steering (68 complaints), suspension (66), and engine (40).
At what mileage do 2015 Ford F-350 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2015 Ford F-350 problems around 55,125 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 28,000 and 91,985 miles.
Does the 2015 Ford F-350 have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Ford F-350. 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.