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2015 Ford F-450 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 21%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Ford F-450 SD has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2015 Ford F-450 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.

21%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles · 307,410 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2016 Q3

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 15V-175 · Mar 25, 2015 · 6,322 vehicles · 5,215 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 15V-024 · Jan 22, 2015 · 4 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2015 Q3

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 14V-204 · Apr 17, 2014 · 3,973 vehicles · 3,291 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other F-450 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-450 SD median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford F-450 SD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakPE24014 · still open
    Open
  2. Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownRQ14005 · closed Mar 15, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-175
In owners' words

What F-450 SD owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED,…
Complaint 10640781 · Oct 2, 2014 · 650 miles

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