KnownCarProblems2015 Ford F-350 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the steering (32% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is 5th of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 Ford F-350 SD problems
Steering
67 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
While driving about 65-70 MPH, I drove over an overpass transition on I-69 in houston, which was the equivalent of a small bump, and the truck began shaking violently. All loose belongings in the truck were slung around in the cab and eventually landed on the floor, including the driver area. The vehicle was hard to…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford f-350. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. The contact stated he was able to slow the vehicle down and safely drive the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed…
Suspension
66 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
When traveling at highway speeds vehicle begins to bounce. The bounce is clearly coming from rear end of vehicle. I have done some research into the issue and have found other year have had this issue and is solved by a damper attached to the trailer hitch.
I own a 2015 f350 superduty. I have noticed highway driving at 50 MPH or higher when crossing over a transition in the road the front end suspension/steering can go into a violent shimming that can only be overcome by a rapid deacceleration to less ~30mph. There have been times that the shimming is so violent its had…
Engine
40 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
Exhaust filter cleaning when that warning comes on my trucks engine is really rough and shakes. This is when driving to clear the exhaust filter.
Vehicle was attempting to clean the exhaust filter with the DEF system. Check engine light came on. Vehicle began slowing down. Scanner revealed code p20ba-00, reductant heater "a" control circuit performance, and p0884 TCM power signal intermittent. Vehicle was being driven at highway speed. Ford dealer contacted…
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles.
I have a 2015 6.7 diesel. It goes through the exhaust filter cleaning about every 200 miles while the vehicle is moving. After this process starts the engine runs extremely rough, like it's ready to drop out, losses power & the entire vehicle shakes. There is also a very loud clatter if I step on the gas. There are no…
Vehicle had been sitting for a few days and the driver was starting the vehicle. Upon starting, the driver noticed flames and smoke coming out from under the hood immediately. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary before the flames and smoke were noticed. Flames were coming from under the hood next to the windshield.…
Fuel system
26 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel filter, pneumatic.
2015 f350 6.7 diesel with 46,000 miles that is down because hpop is defective and spreading medal through system. Ford has inspected and said it is because of water in fuel, even though no warning lights or codes are available. Ford pulled sensors out of engine and rejected repair because of tarnish on sensors. The…
Exhaust filter cleaning when that warning comes on my trucks engine is really rough and shakes. This is when driving to clear the exhaust filter.
Wheels and tires
18 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim.
Death wobble many times. Vehicle is completely out of control. Not cool in heavy traffic on way to boston (65 MPH). Tires are properly inflated. Vehicle has been having problem since 45,000 miles and now has 55,000 miles on it. Dealer has only made "suggestions" on what to do to correct problem. Worried I will be…
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.
Transmission
17 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles.
Vehicle was attempting to clean the exhaust filter with the DEF system. Check engine light came on. Vehicle began slowing down. Scanner revealed code p20ba-00, reductant heater "a" control circuit performance, and p0884 TCM power signal intermittent. Vehicle was being driven at highway speed. Ford dealer contacted…
Diesel exhaust fluid reductant heater fault, check engine light has illuminated and is not covered under previous recalls. Recurring problem for Ford super duty that needs to be extended for this model as it is the same problem that previous attention was given to. It is a emissions problem that fails on these trucks.
Electrical
16 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford f-350. When the vehicle was started, all of the instrument panel warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (kalispell Ford, 2000 rose crossing, kalispell, mt 59901), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Vehicle was attempting to clean the exhaust filter with the DEF system. Check engine light came on. Vehicle began slowing down. Scanner revealed code p20ba-00, reductant heater "a" control circuit performance, and p0884 TCM power signal intermittent. Vehicle was being driven at highway speed. Ford dealer contacted…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Ford F-350 SD recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s09.
Full defect summary
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 incorrect exhaust gas temperature sensor (egt) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Sogefi secondary diesel fuel filter leak
Summary
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 complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. Odi has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, ford, and the filter manufacturer, allevard sogefi USA (sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 bar, while the second
Vehicle commanded engine shutdown
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this rq to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13v-535 were inadequate. Recall 13v-535 was limited to a relatively small population of ambulance package vehicles and odi received complaints of pickup trucks and fire engine prep package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between february 22, 2010 and january 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective egt sensors and powertrain control module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) egt sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An egt sensor fault may produce
Questions about the 2015 Ford F-350 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-350 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (67 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); suspension (66 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); engine (40 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-350 SD have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 3, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Ford F-350 SD?
- It is 5th of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints, with 208 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.