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2015 Ford F-250 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 Ford F-250 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 297owner complaints
- 8crash reports
- 6fire reports
- 7injuries reported
297 complaints, against an average of 305 for the other 14 Ford F-250 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2015 Ford F-250?
The components named most often in the 297 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2015 Ford F-250 owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 297 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2015 Ford F-250 vibrate or shake while driving?34 owners · 11.4%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Ford F-250?21 owners · 7.1%
- Why does my 2015 Ford F-250 stall, lose power or shut off while driving?16 owners · 5.4%
- Does the 2015 Ford F-250 have emissions system or DPF problems?10 owners · 3.4%
- Why does the backup camera not work on my 2015 Ford F-250?9 owners · 3% · Recall 25V572000
Has the 2015 Ford F-250 been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 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. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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.
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 January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Steering 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 "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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 customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 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 with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "Park" to "Drive" the vehicle may display "Drive" but possibly engage "Reverse" for 1.5 seconds before engaging "Drive." Therefore, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
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.
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 number for this recall is 14C04.
What do 2015 Ford F-250 owners report?
12 of the 297 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I own a 2015 Super Duty F250 Diesel I purchased new in 2015. It only has 73663.5 miles on it now. Ive had what they call the Death Wobble twice, and again 3rd time today 1st time 6/13/2022 repair cost $355.00, don't remember location 2nd time 8/7/2025 repair cost $2,714.00. Hit a bump entering a bridge overpass on 235 hwy Today 7/30/2026 Today, traveling down 96 highway at 70 mph, hit a bump at entrance to overpass bridge just before the meridian exit, this time the wobble was violent, was able to slow to 40 and it stopped, was able to drive home at 40
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 kept the truck and we had to rent a truck to continue our vacation. We rent back on our way back to [XXX] and they had replaced the steering stabilizer shock for $733.53 but we were afraid to drive home so we paid for it to be transported back to [XXX]. We had to pay $1414.00 to have it transported…
Fraudulently sold vehicle from Janovich Auto in Omaha, Ne. That does not have correct or proper documentation on vehicles history. Dealership purchased vehicle in New York. And sold it to me in Nebraska. With showing me history and suspect them bring it to Nebraska with proper legal documention.
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 dips, highways, ridges of bridges such as bumps or gaps, and/or differences in road, etc. This has occurred multiple times. ([XXX]) was another episode. This is SCARY DANGEROUS! No lights or indications go off. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owned a 2015 Ford F250. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle veered into the lane of oncoming traffic. As a result, the contact's vehicle hit an incoming vehicle head-on. As a result, the brakes failed to function, the contact's vehicle jumped over the embankment, and the vehicle came to a stop about 75 ft. down the embankment. The driver-side and passenger-side air bags did not deploy. Unknown if any warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. EMS was called. However, the contact refused to go to the hospital. The contact suffered injuries…
The contact owned a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact noticed fire coming from the front hood of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact noticed that the fire started before the engine completely started. The contact was the only occupant of the vehicle and was able to exit the vehicle safely. The local fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss by the insurance company. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. In…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at speeds over 65 MPH, or while driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle experienced the "Death Wobble”, and was shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the suspension, shock absorber, and dampener needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that after accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle started to sputter with the check engine warning illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. While at the dealer, a fault code for the fuel pump failure was retrieved. The contact was informed that shards of metal had entered the fuel system, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair…
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.
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.
I experienced what I now have come to understand is called the death wobble. It was terrifying and I was going about 60 mph on an interstate that was under construction. I hit minor bumps and the whole truck began to wobble back-and-forth violently. it would not stop until I came down to about 15 miles an hour, after that steering felt loose. I thought I was going to die. The incident chewed up my tires with pock marks everywhere.
When driving (Once going downhill 6% grade, several times driving level on the freeway and once on a 45 MPH road with ruts), the front end began shaking violently to the point I was losing control of the vehicle until I slowed down. The vehicle would be available for inspection upon request. Safety was impacted by the loss of control resulting from the vehicle violently shaking. I took the truck to a mechanic and he could not see any problems. Other than my mechanic, no one has inspected the vehicle. There were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms prior to the event. I have dash cam video…
2015 Ford F-250: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 Ford F-250 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 297 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-250; the most common categories were steering (126, 42.4%), suspension (124, 41.8%), engine (44, 14.8%). There are 3 safety recalls. 8 complaints mention a crash, 6 mention a fire, 7 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-250?
Across 297 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are steering (42.4% of complaints), suspension (41.8% of complaints), engine (14.8% of complaints), wheels (7.4% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (6.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Ford F-250; the most recent (campaign 25V572000, 2025-09-04) concerns Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2015 Ford F-250 vibrate or shake while driving?
34 of the 297 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford F-250 (11.4%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11660067, May 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Ford F-250?
21 of the 297 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford F-250 (7.1%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "At just over 100000 miles, check engine light code p20ba came on, reductant heater, turn out as it is an f250 its not covered, but f450 and f550 are. also as air temperatures are in high 80f, the heater is not required." (NHTSA complaint 11331719, June 2020). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2015 Ford F-250 stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
16 of the 297 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford F-250 (5.4%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Exhaust cleaning cycle causes extremely rough running conditions. severe engine knocking seems as though a piston will fly through the hood soon. significant loss of power at any speed during this time." (NHTSA complaint 10898597, August 2016). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Does the 2015 Ford F-250 have emissions system or DPF problems?
10 of the 297 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford F-250 (3.4%) describe emissions faults such as DPF, EGR, catalytic converter, AdBlue/DEF or NOx sensor problems. One owner wrote: "Engine code P20BA indicating a reductant heater issue with the DEF system. This issue is NHTSA ID number 10137151. This issue covers certain 2011 - 2015 models but not all 2011 - 2015 models using the same defective equipment." (NHTSA complaint 11452109, February 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the backup camera not work on my 2015 Ford F-250?
9 of the 297 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford F-250 (3%) describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. A related recall exists: campaign 25V572000 (back over prevention: sensing system: camera). The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Backup camera is only displaying blue screen when in reverse. Symptoms consistent with other 2015 F250s currently under recall, yet my vin is not included for some reason. Issue was reported to Ford, but they refused to checkout the problem or fix it." (NHTSA complaint 11663400, May 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own F-250
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only; combines NHTSA's entries for F-250 REGULAR CAB, F-250 SD, F-250 SUPER CREW and F-250 SUPERCAB.