MYRModel Year Report

2015 Ford F-350

◆ Worse than typical
2015 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:32:53.307Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2015 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021
2015: 190 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199496
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200390
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 36%

36% of complaints: steering — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and connection.

CRASH
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WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, I HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY CAUSING ME TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191108

SUSPENSION 34%

34% of complaints: suspension — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 31 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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While driving truck caught fire left side of engine and in a few hundred yards of getting stopped burning fuel was pouring from left side in the area of secondary fuel filter.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241203

DURING DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, EXHAUST REGENERATION CYCLE ACTIVATED, VIOLENT SHUDDERING AND CLATTERING FROM ENGINE FOR 2 MINUTES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151013

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WOULD NOT REGENERATE WHEN REQUIRED. WENT INTO FILTER FULL SERVICE NOW MODE. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150922

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASH FIRE
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The back up camera on my F350 froze the image on the screen as I was backing up, and I didn’t realize that I had backed into my daughter’s car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250523

Also filed under VISIBILITY/WIPER

TRUCK IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND RECENTLY SERVICED AT FORD DEALERSHIP. AFTER RECENT SERVICE THE TRUCK WOULDN'T START.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180418

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 190
I 20150113 — RQ (closed 20160315)

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

R 20251016 — back over prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42.

Campaign 25V270000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V270000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 2007 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2019 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Ford F-350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ford F-350 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-350?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-350 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.