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2015 Ford F-250 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
297
Latest campaign
Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention1Sep 4, 2025
Steering1Dec 10, 2020
Power train1Apr 17, 2014

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 4, 2025Latest campaign
Sep 4, 202525V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Dec 10, 202020E090000

Steering

If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20E090000
What's wrong
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk
If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Campaign
NHTSA 20E090000 · Dec 10, 2020
Apr 17, 201414V204000

Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V204000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks manufactured September 13, 2013, through March 28, 2014, and equipped with 6.2L gasoline or 6.7L diesel engines and 6R140 transmissions. An error with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "Park" to "Drive" the vehicle may display "Drive" but possibly engage "Reverse" for 1.5 seconds before engaging "Drive." Therefore, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk
If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2014. Owners may contact Fords customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C04.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V204000 · Apr 17, 2014
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component297

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
297Complaints filed
8Involving a crash
6Involving a fire
7Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering12642000
Suspension12442000
Engine4415130
Unknown or other3110122
Wheels227000
Fuel/propulsion system207120
Power train196000
Fuel system145000
Service brakes124211
Back over prevention114000
Diesel114000
Electrical system93010
Structure72100
Tires41000
Vehicle speed control31103

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-250 Regular Cab, F-250 SD, F-250 Super Crew, F-250 Supercab.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “I own a 2015 Super Duty F250 Diesel I purchased new in 2015. It only has 73663.5 miles on it now.”

    Filed 07/30/2026 · ODI 11753901
  • Steering

    “We were on vacation driving from [XXX] to [XXX] and experienced the Death Wobble. I though we were going to die. We stopped in [XXX] and took to a dealership there and they replaced the track ball joint for $757.59.”

    Filed 07/22/2026 · ODI 11752194
  • Back over prevention

    “The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention).”

    Filed 06/25/2026 · ODI 11746533

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2015 Ford F-250 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-250. The most recent, 25V572000 (reported September 4, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Ford F-250?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 126 complaints out of 297 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Ford F-250?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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