2015 Ford F-350 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,204miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Ford F-350 SD, 8% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,204 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine stopped once in the road pulling a 40 ft.r.v. .intermintley severe loss of power and trying to overheat. Comeing down a 7200 ft. Mountain I lost the r.v. Brakes,engine brakes & the tow haul mode (to help slow down) all I had was the truck brakes going around 80 m.p.h. By the time I got stopped all 4 wheels were smokeing cooking the related parts, rotors, brake pads, calipers,wheel bearings in my opinion.later in a town going slow and stopping the brakes pulled violently to the right, a few more traffic lights then violently to the left. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807604, filed 2015-11, 11,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact’s son owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact’s son purchased the 2015 Ford F-350; however, while attempting to sell the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,000 and at the time of attempted sale, it was discovered that the mileage was 389,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11664332, filed 2025-06, 389,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact filed the complaint on behalf of his son. The contact purchased the 2015 Ford F-350 from the dealer on June 14, 2024. The contact stated when the vehicle was purchased from the dealer, the odometer and the odometer disclosure form indicated the mileage was 127,656. The contact stated that the Carfax report indicated that on February 27, 2023, the vehicle was serviced, and the odometer mileage reported at the time was 389,490. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663800, filed 2025-05, 389,490 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“Truck is less than 3 years old and recently serviced at Ford dealership. After recent service the truck wouldn't start. When the truck was checked both large factory installed batteries had catastrophic failure leading to battery acid corrosion destroying wiring, potential the the braking system and other electronics that were exposed to battery acid and corrosion. There is tremendous damage to the truck and a large chemical spill from the acid. Dealership quoted over $1800 in damages. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 50% |
| 2025 | 4 | 29% |
| 2024 | 17 | 38% |
| 2023 | 13 | 32% |
| 2022 | 30 | 27% |
| 2021 | 13 | 13% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 30 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 28 | 13% |
| 2004 | 29 | 22% |
| 2003 | 15 | 11% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford F-350 SD
67 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford F-350 SD
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.
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