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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2015 Ford F-250 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
6%of 296 total for the year
Median mileage
38,400miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Ford F-250 SD, 6% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,400 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While merging onto an interstate the truck began to violently shake causing me to begin to lose control. I was able to brake hard and pull off the road before I lost complete control. I was extremely upset after this event. After regaining composure on the side of an interstate I pulled back onto the interstate. Within the next 10 min I hit a bump in the middle of the interstate and the truck again began to shake violently. I thought I was going to lose control and crash. We immediately had the vehicle taken to a mechanic. The work they did cost 1300$. …”

NHTSA complaint #11579241, filed 2024-03, 211,007 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

“My truck only has 79100.3 miles on it its a 6.2 l gas a/t the problem that I have is first when the trans is warm it has a one to two second delay shifting into reverse then in drive it also has a delay shifting from third to fourth gear about a second delay then shifting from fifth to six gear it has a longer delay about two second are more delay and the RPM rise up to about three thousand before shifting with a hard shift almost like it goes into neutral . This all happens no matter what street your on going straight are turning .”

NHTSA complaint #11232127, filed 2019-07, 78,000 miles

“Exhaust region caused extreme rough running engine and loss of power when towing up hill and passing a semi. This caused the semi to almost hit the back of my trailer. This continues to occur with every exhaust regeneration on the 6.7 powerstroke diesel.”

NHTSA complaint #10761821, filed 2015-09, 21,500 miles

“During the epa mandated exhaust regeneration cycle the vehicle begins to shudder uncontrollably along with power loss. This behavior began at around 5,500 miles and now does it at least every other exhaust regeneration. It happens on multiple lane country roads and city roads at around 50 to 60 miles per hour. It seems more specific to the regeneration cycle than any other driving condition or input. Temperature is between 40 and 70 degrees outside so far. Each time it happens is worse than the last. The experience is scary and could be very dangerous. …”

NHTSA complaint #10790561, filed 2015-11, 6,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026111%
2024718%
2023716%
20222217%
20212515%
20207729%
2019464%
2018164%
2017252%
2016145%
2015196%
201428%
2013210%
201235%
2011108%
201039%
200914%
200875%
200736%
200610%
2005165%
2004218%
20032011%
2002125%
20014516%
2000219%
1999239%
1997821%
1995111%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford F-250 SD

Steering
126 complaintsSuspension
123 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsWheels
22 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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