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Ford F-450Model year report

2015 Ford F-450 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,814miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Ford F-450 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford F-450. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and wheels (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,814 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Engine: “While driving at various speeds receive low fuel pressure / reduced engine power warning. Truck enters limp home home almost immediately. Reduced power at highway speed puts driver/passengers in harm as one can't maintain sufficient speed to safely exit the highway. Ford was unable to determine root cause on four occasions. On final occurrence dealer states Ford corporate wants to dismantle fuel system to determine if fuel contamination is present. Further states if contamination is found repair and dismantle are outside of warranty and owners responsibility. …”

NHTSA complaint #10821855, filed 2016-01, 18,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The truck surges/engine revs. Ford does not know why its happening, multiple parts have been changed. Several Ford engineers have been involved with no resolution. The truck has been at the dealer for 7 months, parked for the last 1 month with no activity. I believe it is a safety issue, due to the fact the truck will surge forward on its own. Ford now says it not a warranty issue, but we still are under the 5 yr / 60,000 mile power train warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10984487, filed 2017-05, 51,627 miles

Wheels: “This vehicle is shuttle bus, transport passengers from chicago o'hare airport to four points hotels and back 24/7. This vehicle is owned by four points hotel at schiller park, il and I work as driver. On october 8 2017 just after 7 pm I was driving the bus with passengers on board from the airport to the hotel when I heard noise from the rear I pulled over and stopped the bus. After checking I saw the rear left wheel is coming off. Almost all the nuts and bolts are gone bolts snapped off while the bus was in motion. The bus was towed to m&m automotive inc. …”

NHTSA complaint #11032567, filed 2017-10, 254,049 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 51,627 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,814 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201520162017220232
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-450 → · 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. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford F-450

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20202487,0001———Rising
20192026,0004———Stable
20181018,0003———Not enough data
20172155,7004———Falling
2015634,8142———Not enough data
2013683,0001———Not enough data
20121458,3804———Not enough data
2011978,3362———Not enough data

All Ford F-450 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Ford F-450 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford F-450 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Ford F-450 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.

Has the 2015 Ford F-450 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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-450 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,814 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 51,627 miles; 50% 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.