repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
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.
2015 Ford F-250 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 296 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ford F-250 SD has problems
296 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
126Steering
123Suspension
44Engine3 crash/fire/injury
22Wheels
20Fuel/propulsion system
19Power train
12Service brakes
11Back over prevention
11Fuel system, diesel
3713 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 126 | 0 |
| Suspension | 123 | 0 |
| Engine | 44 | 3 |
| Wheels | 22 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 3 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 11 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 37 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Ford F-250 SD recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
68kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 74 steering complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles60under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,588median
Middle half: $954 – $2,483
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other F-250 SD year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 SD median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford F-250 SD, and the recalls they led to.
- Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakOpen
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownLed to recall 15V-175
In owners' words
What F-250 SD owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We were on vacation driving from [XXX] to [XXX] and experienced the Death Wobble. I though we were going to die. We stopped in [XXX] and took to a dealership there and they replaced the track ball joint for $757.59. We left there and 25 miles down the road it happened again. Went to [XXX] and they…
Entire vehicle shakes/wobbles extremely uncontrollably going a speed around 65; have to slow to avoid an accident and put on hazards. Makes our heart stop not knowing what danger we have been put in when it occurs. Very scary and DANGEROUS to ourselves and others. Occurs with roadways involving…
Steering wheel shakes violently when going between 55 to 75 mph after hitting bump in road. Commonly known as the “death wobble”. Total loss of control.
Own a 2015 F-250 SD?
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