2015 Ford F-250 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS system and the advanced auto trac malfunction and causes loss of breaks. Ford can not diagnose the problem and seems unworried about the issue. I have questioned Ford about this problem and the response I get is it could be a number of issues. They want to start changing parts at my cost without knowing what it is or not wanting to admit what the problem is. This happens when the truck is in motion and happens without cause. A bell goes off you lose power for a short period of time and lose breaks for periods of time while bells are going off.”
NHTSA complaint #11280239, filed 2019-11, 156,000 miles“The truck seemed to be running out of gas, surged, sputter, surge sputtered then quit running. I had 1/2 a tank. Had to cost the truck a crossed speeding traffic lanes and came to a stop on an over pass. Had the truck towed to the dealer. The dealer findings were a problem with the fuel pump and controller. The dealer stated when they enter the check engine code (p0627) into their wan, they shortly had a call from Ford engineering wanting the parts returned to them and with instructions not to replace them with the same part number. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694074, filed 2015-03, 1,047 miles“Have a 2015 Ford f-250 lariat. Bought brand new. Around 40,000 miles a code came across the dash display hi'll descent/ traction control fault-. So in took it in to have them look at it. Got it back a couple of days later and they had told me they replaced some part and it should be fixed. As I was driving out the same thing cane across my dash again and went off. I went for a few days and it continued to come across my dash. Sometimes while I was driving and sometimes sitting. I did notice that when this would happen my remote start wouldn't work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947590, filed 2017-01“The contact owns a 2015 Ford f-250. While attempting to shift the parking brake into gear the vehicle failed to start. There was an abnormal grinding and squealing noise detected. Several warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11309247, filed 2020-02, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the battery warning light had appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an inspection was performed; however, no defects were found with the vehicle. The contact then stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the instrument panel began to flash as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The contact immediately turned around and headed home. The contact attempted to reverse(R) into the driveway; however, the transmission failed to operate as needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11654724, filed 2025-04, 285,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 10 | 25% |
| 2023 | 14 | 32% |
| 2022 | 19 | 15% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 33 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 32 | 11% |
| 2004 | 56 | 22% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 29 | 12% |
| 2001 | 39 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 6 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford F-250 SD
126 complaintsSuspension
123 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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