Ford F-250 problems
294 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Engine: 30 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 13,000–92,000 mi
- Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2015 Ford f250. Consumer writes in regards to fuel line leak, *ld the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. The consumer stated the towing company was operating an unsafe vehicle. *js
2015 Ford f250 lariat 4x4 chrome a\c vent bezel and center console bezel reflect sunlight into drivers vision *cn the dealer informed the consumer, there was defect. *jb
While driving between 50 and 60 mph the steering wheel begins to violently shake until you slow below 50 MPH. This is known as the Death Wobble.
While driving on the freeway at approximately 60-70 MPH I drove across a bridge transition point when out of the blue my truck began to wobble excessively to the point I had to merge to my right and slow down to under 40 MPH to get the wobble to stop. Cars behind could see I…
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Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. PE24014 on NHTSA →
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Common questions
Is the 2015 Ford F-250 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 294 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Ford F-250 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2015 Ford F-250?
The 2015 Ford F-250 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Engine: 30 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 13,000–92,000 mi; Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Ford F-250?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 125 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 78,251 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 78,251 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford F-250 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Ford F-250?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 294 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.