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2015 Ford F-250 SD
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 296
- Received Dec 2014 to Jul 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed102 complaints · 34% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks41 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Rearview backup camera fails or goes black11 complaints · 3.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V572000Ford 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.
- Recall #14V204000Ford 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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speedFirst signal: Dec 2017
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 6 fires, 7 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Brakes
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Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Body, doors & glass
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 3 |
| Total | 296 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 102 | 34% | 19.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Dec 2017 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.5% |
| Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks | 41 | 14% | 11.2× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 11 | 3.7% | 8× | NHTSA recall #25V572000 |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 11 | 3.7% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 9 | 3.0% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 7 | 2.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 7 | 2.4% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 6 | 2.0% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 5 | 1.7% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 5 | 1.7% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 1.0% | – | NHTSA recall #14V204000 |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V572000September 3, 20251,456,417 vehicles affected
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #14V204000April 17, 20143,973 vehicles affected
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."
If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2015 Ford F-250 SD.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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