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Ford F-350 SDModel year report

2015 Ford F-350 SD Problems

Compared with other Ford F-350 SD years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

35/100 0.7× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
208filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
55,000miles, 119 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Ford F-350 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe a violent front-end shake, commonly called a "death wobble," that starts after hitting a bump or bridge seam at highway speed and only stops when the truck is slowed sharply. A separate, newer pattern involves the rearview camera showing a blank, blue, or distorted image in reverse, with several owners noting recall parts were not yet available. Diesel emissions and oil-leak complaints also appear, usually at moderate mileage.

  1. Steering

    Highway-speed front-end shake ("death wobble")

    • 83 complaints (40%)
    • median 64,500 mi at 5.3 yrs old (38 state mileage)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $2,100 (median of 5 quotes)
    • filed 2016–2026

    Complaints describe the front end and steering wheel shaking violently after the truck hits a bump, pothole, or bridge expansion joint, typically above roughly 50 mph. Owners say the shake is hard to control and generally stops only after slowing to around 20-35 mph. Some report dealers replacing tie rods, drag links, steering stabilizers, or performing alignments, with the shake returning afterward in several cases. Reported across a wide mileage range, roughly 11,000 to 162,000 miles, and most often at highway speeds after a road irregularity.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Drive the truck at highway speed over expansion joints and rough pavement before buying, and ask whether the steering stabilizer, drag link, and front-end seals have been replaced. A service bulletin notes accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and wheel bearing wear in dusty or muddy use, which is worth inspecting.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “2015 Ford f-350 super duty truck. At highway speed, after going over an overpass on the highway, the steering wheel and whole vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. It stopped as I was slowing down and pulling off the highway onto the shoulder. It did it to me again 4 miles later. I was told I experienced what's known as the Ford death wobble .”

    NHTSA complaint #11340891, filed 2020-07, 41,200 miles

    “While driving on 4 lane highway at 70 MPH, I encountered the death wobble. I immediately had to brake as there was an 18 wheeler coming up on the passing lane. This happened twice on this stretch of highway. After reading all the issues regarding the death wobble, its time Ford does a recall before there is a death and Ford gets a lawsuit.”

    NHTSA complaint #11399476, filed 2021-03, 84,000 miles
  2. Electrical system

    Rearview camera blank, blue, or distorted image

    Mentioned in 9 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners report that when shifting into reverse the rearview camera shows a black or blue screen, a distorted or flickering image, or displays a "Camera Unavailable" message. Several complaints mention being told the recall repair could not be performed because parts were not yet available, and one owner paid for module replacement and reprogramming before the image failed again. Mostly reported between about 43,000 and 100,000 miles, though a few appear at higher mileage.

    Recall 25V5720001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether recall 25V572000 has been completed on the vehicle and check the camera image in reverse before purchase. A customer satisfaction program covers one-time rearview camera inspection and replacement.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11676632, filed 2025-07, 70,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a solid black or blue screen, or a severely distorted image. Additionally, the message Camera Unavailable - Please Contact Your Dealer was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11671931, filed 2025-07, 78,000 miles
  3. Engine

    Diesel exhaust fluid and emissions faults with reduced power

    • 20 complaints (10%)
    • median 47,500 mi at 4.3 yrs old (14 state mileage)
    • filed 2015–2024

    Complaints describe the check engine light coming on with derate or limited-speed messages, traced to the diesel exhaust fluid system, a reductant heater fault, or a failed NOx module. Owners report dealers advising the emissions repairs were not covered by warranty, and some had towing or limp-mode driving at highway speed. Reported from about 29,000 to 97,000 miles, often during highway driving.

    5 related service bulletins

    What to check: Scan for stored emissions codes (P2002, P20BA, P207F) and ask whether the reductant heater and DPF-related programs were applied. A service bulletin covers a reductant heater and sender assembly repair on diesel trucks of this era.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “On my 2115 Ford f 350 powerstroke diesel the check engine light came on and it de rated the power. I read the cel code and its pb20a which is a redactant heater performance failure. This problem is covered under warranty for all models 2011-14, f250-f 550 and 2015 f450, f550 only. Ford isn't covering the f250 of f350 in the 2015 years. My truck meets the date and manufacturing plant criteria and it is no drivable because of this emissions control part failure. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11265376, filed 2019-10, 97,000 miles

    “Vehicle was attempting to clean the exhaust filter with the def system. Check engine light came on. Vehicle began slowing down. Scanner revealed code p20ba-00, reductant heater a control circuit performance, and p0884 TCM power signal intermittent. Vehicle was being driven at highway speed. Ford dealer contacted regarding repairs. Advised was not under warranty for emissions control. Cost prohibitive to repair.”

    NHTSA complaint #11366998, filed 2020-10, 51,408 miles

Buying note. A pre-purchase highway test drive over rough pavement is the most useful check on this model year, since the front-end shake is the most frequently reported issue and repairs do not always resolve it. Also confirm the rearview camera recall status and, on diesel trucks, review emissions and oil-leak service history.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 208 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford F-350 SD. 119 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 128 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 12 Ford F-350 SD model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 35 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (5), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (5), Body and structure (4), Air bags (3), Electronic stability control (3), Engine cooling (3), Vehicle speed control (3), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “While making turns you are unable to turn wheel back straight as it locks up in city driving. Was told by Ford dealer where we bought truck new that we needed track bar bushing and ball joints. Drag link bar. Tie rod end replacement both outer tie rods. This has been and issue for several of our friends also but they caught there's under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11083996, filed 2018-04, 70,000 miles

Suspension: “While accelerating to merge onto the highway this morning I hit a bump this caused the truck to start to wobble violently. I put on the brakes to slow the vehicle but it continued to wobble until I pulled to the shoulder of the highway. It nearly caused a accident. Scared me to death. I know others have had the same issue. Please do something about this before someone dies!”

NHTSA complaint #11279338, filed 2019-11, 50,000 miles

Engine: “During regeneration of the diesel particulate filter the truck loses power and operates roughly. This last occurred as I was merging into traffic on the highway during slick road conditions. This could have very easily resulted in loss of traction and/or collision as I was unable to accelerate to speed.”

NHTSA complaint #10819844, filed 2016-01, 5,100 miles

Fuel system: “I own a 2015 Ford f-350sd with approximately 42,000 miles that I bought from the Ford dealer in september of 2018. So, I haven't even owned the truck a year yet. On july 12, 2019 I was driving down i15 headed to a camping trip. All of a sudden, my check engine light came on and then a message saying reduced engine power and my truck went from 70mph to 5mph and just barely got me off the interstate. I had the truck towed to the Ford dealer where I purchased it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11244230, filed 2019-08, 42,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 119 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,504 and 85,000 miles.

16%0–108%10–2518%25–5023%50–7517%75–10013%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (119 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 55,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

’14’16’18’2037’22’24’26
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Ford F-350 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 128 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 128 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-350 SD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20268—7———Too new
2025142,0507———Too new
20244514,0003——Too new to compareToo new
2023419,50015——50 · TypicalToo new
202211350,00017——66 · MoreRising
20219889,54514——51 · TypicalRising
202018959,00015——78 · MoreRising
201946721,00011——100 · MoreFalling
201820525,0009——88 · MoreFalling
201757526,00013——100 · MoreFalling
201620948,3003——39 · TypicalFalling
201520855,0003——35 · FewerFalling
2014740,0004———Not enough data
2013926,0009———Not enough data
20122936,0009——0 · FewerRising
20114343,1007——0 · FewerRising
20105070,0006——8 · FewerFalling
20091914,7754———Stable
200810139,7500——2 · FewerFalling
20072536,2751——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612738,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200521744,9003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200413075,4782——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200313245,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200212463,5253——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200115858,2952——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200015779,2002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199914295,5002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Ford F-350 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-350 SD?

Owners of this model year most often describe a violent front-end shake, commonly called a "death wobble," that starts after hitting a bump or bridge seam at highway speed and only stops when the truck is slowed sharply. The issues reported most often: Highway-speed front-end shake ("death wobble"); Rearview camera blank, blue, or distorted image; Diesel exhaust fluid and emissions faults with reduced power.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Ford F-350 SD have?

NHTSA recorded 208 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford F-350 SD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Ford F-350 SD is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 67 complaints (32% of the total), followed by suspension with 66.

Has the 2015 Ford F-350 SD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Ford F-350 SD reported?

Among the 119 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,000 miles and the middle half falls between 27,504 and 85,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.