2015 Ford F-350
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.
- Complaints
- 190
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 190 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 96 |
| 1995 | 134 |
| 1996 | 130 |
| 1997 | 155 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 413 |
| 2000 | 304 |
| 2001 | 160 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 90 |
| 2004 | 159 |
| 2005 | 114 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 131 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 136 |
| 2012 | 149 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 190 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 480 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 452 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 88 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
36% · 68 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly and connection.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2019-11-08
Suspension
34% · 65 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Engine
16% · 31 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-12-03
During driving on highway, exhaust regeneration cycle activated, violent shuddering and clattering from engine for 2 minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-13
Fuel/propulsion system
10% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Would not regenerate when required. Went into filter full service now mode. Then check engine light came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-22
Electrical system
8% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
The back up camera on my F350 froze the image on the screen as I was backing up, and I didnât realize that I had backed into my daughterâs car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-23
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, 2018-04-18
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2015Complaint volume 190 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-01-13Recall queryClosed 2016-03-15 Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
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2025-10-16Back over prevention25V270000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 68 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 65 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V270000 · Back over prevention
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.