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2015 Ford F-250 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 297 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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30/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2015 Ford F-250

The 2015 Ford F-250 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
297
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crash Reports
6 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Ford F-250 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Equipment
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics…
NHTSA #19V401000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall…
NHTSA #25V270000
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #14V204000
🔧 Steering
If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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….
NHTSA #20E090000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #25V572000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Ford F-250

Based on 297 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
126
Suspension
37
Engine
28
Unknown Or Other
19
Power Train
16
Fuel System
14
Fuel/propulsion System
13
Back Over Prevention
11
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Ford F-250 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 113 complaints 2011 370 complaints 2012 323 complaints 2013 116 complaints 2014 168 complaints 2015 297 complaints 2016 290 complaints 2017 1,155 complaints 2018 398 complaints 2019 1,158 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Ford F-250

Is the 2015 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Ford F-250 has 5 recall campaigns and 297 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-250 have?
The 2015 Ford F-250 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-250?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Ford F-250 are: Steering, Suspension, Engine, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Ford F-250 safe to buy?
The 2015 Ford F-250 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford F-250 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-250 are: 2010, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.