2015 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 15%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Ford F-250 SD, 15% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle is 34 months old with 47,000 miles. Radiator has to be replaced due to leak in the left front area of the radiator. I know I'm over the regular 3year/36,000 mile warranty, but the drive train warranty is still valid. Ford will not cover it. Radiator should not have to be replaced at this age of the vehicle. Isn't radiator part of engine/drive train? I understand this is an on going problem with these trucks. Ford should at least pay for parts. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #11073562, filed 2018-02, 47,000 miles“Exhaust regeneration causes engine shake and loss of power. The last incident occurred when towing uphill and a semi almost took out the back of my trailer. Ford indicates this is normal, however, it did not do this when new. It occurred after approximately 6,000 miles and continues to happen. The dealer indicated they have not seen this before, so I don't believe normal applies here. If this is normal, then Ford engineers need to go back to school.”
NHTSA complaint #10761822, filed 2015-09, 21,500 miles“I have noticed on several instances while traveling on the freeway between 60-70 MPH when the truck goes into regen mode I get a loud valve clatter and a loss of engine power. This could be very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10761990, filed 2015-09, 23,000 miles“I have a 2015 Ford f-250 super duty with a 6.7l diesel. I started having this problem intermittently and only noticed it on hot days while at slow speeds, but it has continued to get worse to the point that it happened with every re-gen, at any outside temperature and almost any speed. It all starts with the notification on the screen of clearing the exhaust filter and has an ok in the corner of the screen. Not sure why the ok, since you have no choice on whether to start the process or not. …”
NHTSA complaint #10782446, filed 2015-10, 9,000 miles“I was heading from cibolo, tx to kingsville, tx. (distance 181 miles) upon arriving at destination I shut down my truck. After approximately one hour, I started my truck and the check engine light came on. I connected my obd reader and it identified the fault code p21b0 (I did not clear any codes). From my research it relates to the 'reductant level sensor 'c' circuit high'. After researching more information I started looking through the information center under the vehicle setting and noticed the def level was below half (I never got a pop up or notification from the information cluster). …”
NHTSA complaint #11327936, filed 2020-06, 26,737 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10201667Sep 17, 2021Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble…
- 10159494Apr 26, 2019SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019…
- 10156886Feb 22, 2019Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement…
- 10140328Jan 22, 2018Some 2011-2018 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of…
- 10095851Feb 23, 2017Some 2011-2017 f-super duty 6.7l diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of…
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10090502Oct 5, 2016Some 2011-2016 f-super duty pickup vehicles built on or before 23-feb-2016 and equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine may exhibit a runs rough/misfire condition only during the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 | 15 | 26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford F-250 SD
126 complaintsSuspension
123 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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