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2015 Ford F-250 SD engine problems

46 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
46
of this car's complaints
16%
typical mileage
40,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Exhaust system: emission control
    1
  • Exhaust system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-250 SD engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Ford F-250 SD engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Check engine light 23Loss of power 19Knocking 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2015 Ford F-250 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 10, 2025 · Body, Engine · NE

Fraudulently sold vehicle from Janovich Auto in Omaha, Ne. That does not have correct or proper documentation on vehicles history. Dealership purchased vehicle in New York. And sold it to me in Nebraska. With showing me history and suspect them bring it to Nebraska with proper legal documention.

Filed Jul 18, 2025 · Engine · 50,000 miles · VA · fire

The contact owned a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact noticed fire coming from the front hood of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact noticed that the fire started before the engine completely started. The contact was the only occupant of the vehicle and was able to exit the vehicle safely. The local fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss by the insurance company. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. In addition, the contact stated that there was minor damage to the roof and the garage door of the contact's house. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 122,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that after accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle started to sputter with the check engine warning illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. While at the dealer, a fault code for the fuel pump failure was retrieved. The contact was informed that shards of metal had entered the fuel system, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed May 8, 2025 · Engine · 137,755 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the shaking in front of the vehicle ceased. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started working as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was not able to find the cause of the failure. The contact related the failure to the death wobble. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was unaware of the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,755.

Filed Apr 14, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 61,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an inspection, the mechanic discovered metal shavings inside the engine oil. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was referred to a Ford dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the failure was related to a defective fuel pump. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and the contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel system and the engine was damaged. The contact was informed that the fuel system and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · AL

Consistent oil leaks. The cars are manufactured poorly and this is a horrible but common issue that Ford has yet to come up with a fix.

Filed Mar 25, 2024 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear NOx sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N05. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2024 · Engine · 103,654 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on five separate occasions, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted but remained in idle mode. The vehicle was towed to a dealer three times and was diagnosed and it was determined that the reductant heater, and the front and rear knock sensors, needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 103,654.

Filed Jul 18, 2023 · Engine · 69,361 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the exhaust gas temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in Technical Service Bulletin: 15M02. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion while driving 60 MPH, the diesel exhaust fluid low warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and added more exhaust fluid, but the warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced and the contact was referred to the local dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 69,361.

Questions about the 2015 Ford F-250 SD engine

Does the 2015 Ford F-250 SD have engine problems?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Ford F-250 SD, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2015 Ford F-250 SD engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford F-250 SD engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-250 SD have bad engine?

The Ford F-250 SD model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (114 complaints), 2002 (105 complaints) and 2001 (99 complaints).

Other 2015 Ford F-250 SD problems

Steering 126Suspension 123Fuel system 34Wheels 22Transmission 19Driver assistance 14Brakes 12Electrical 9Body 7Tires 4Acceleration 3Visibility 2Airbags 1Lights 1

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