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Ford F-550 SDModel year report

2015 Ford F-550 SD Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
22,350miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Ford F-550 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford F-550 SD. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and other or unknown (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,350 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 141 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins 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: “My v10 engine on my motorhome stalls when accelerating from a stop. This is dangerous. The engine remains running but won't accelerate. Pumping the gas pedal will finally make it go”

NHTSA complaint #11210323, filed 2019-05, 28,000 miles

Fuel system: “I'm reporting a serious problem that my 2015 Ford f550 was just diagnosed wit. The dealer is asking $15,800 to repair it. The fuel system, is contaminated, is has a lot of oxidation, the fix includes replacing the entire fuel system.”

NHTSA complaint #11398024, filed 2021-02

Other or unknown: “2015 Ford f550 v10 gas motor, the engine block heater shorted out and caught fire. Luckily only the license plate and an extension cord were damaged as well as the block heater itself. Contacted the truck dealer and Ford fleet, and no one cares. Vehicle was parked. I just happened to walk past and heard the crackling noise. Super hot, very lucky to just be there at that moment.”

NHTSA complaint #11395312, filed 2021-02, 19,700 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 28,000 miles.

17%0–1033%10–2533%25–5017%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 22,350 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2016320192021202432025
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-550 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. 141 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 141 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-550 SD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022985,00012———Not enough data
202112148,0009———Not enough data
20151122,3503———Not enough data
2014933,0066———Not enough data
2012640,50010———Not enough data
20082633,0004——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072332,5001———Falling
20064443,9821——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20053247,5004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20044936,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20033360,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20022259,0004———Falling
200129130,0006——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20007251,5005——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19996165,0008——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Ford F-550 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Ford F-550 SD have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford F-550 SD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Ford F-550 SD is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 2015 Ford F-550 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-550 SD reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,350 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 28,000 miles; 83% 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.