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2015 Ford F-350 SD Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 208 total for the year
Median mileage
120,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2015 Ford F-350 SD, 1% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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 contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and started losing motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive at a reduced speed back to the residence. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the intercooler hose had cracked, causing the vehicle to lose motive power. The contact replaced the intercooler hoses and the MAP sensor. Upon investigation, the contact stated that the failure was a known issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11639640, filed 2025-01, 120,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the diesel particulate filter was cracked and required a replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 20M06, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11568113, filed 2024-01, 49,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 72 MPH going downhill, the instrument panel was failing where it would illuminate and unilluminated. There were fireballs being exhausted from the pipe. The fireballs caused a fire in the desert. The contact then lost power steering and the engine shut down, but the contact was able to pull over safely. The fire department and highway patrol arrived on the scene. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact was unaware of any report being filed. There were no injuries or medical treatment needed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11482580, filed 2022-09, 135,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025214%
202412%
202312%
202233%
202111%
201920%
201831%
201720%
201631%
201531%
2012517%
2011512%
201024%
2009211%
20082121%
20061613%
20054822%
20044232%
20035139%
20024133%
20014025%
20004126%
19993223%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford F-350 SD

Steering
67 complaints
Suspension
66 complaints
Engine
38 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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