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2015 Ford F-550 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: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 11
Latest campaign: Jun 15, 2015

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Mar 25, 2015	15V175000 14V204000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jun 15, 2015	15V371000
Suspension	1	Jan 22, 2015	15V024000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 15, 2015Latest campaign


Jun 15, 201515V371000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V371000 What's wrong HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart. Risk Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy HME will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-2636. Filed under F-550 Campaign NHTSA 15V371000 · Jun 15, 2015
Mar 25, 201515V175000	Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V175000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart. Risk Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 15V175000 · Mar 25, 2015
Jan 22, 201515V024000	Suspension If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V024000 What's wrong Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle. Risk If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 15V024000 · Jan 22, 2015
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. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 14V204000 · Apr 17, 2014

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-550, F-550 Sd. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component11

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11Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	4	36	0	0	0
Engine	4	36	0	1	0
Unknown or other	3	27	1	1	3
Electrical system	2	18	1	1	3
Power train	1	9	0	0	0
Service brakes	1	9	1	0	3
Suspension	1	9	0	0	0
Structure	1	9	0	0	0
Wheels	1	9	0	0	0

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.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“My f-550 super duty diesel dump truck lost power on the highway because of a known fuel injector pump defect.”
Filed 06/18/2025 · ODI 11667670
Engine
“Operator was driving the vehicle when it experienced a fire in the engine compartment.”
Filed 12/26/2024 · ODI 11632424
Fuel/propulsion system
“This submission is more related to a brand-new fuel line that was purchased from the Ford dealer for this vehicle upon failure of the existing line.”
Filed 10/08/2024 · ODI 11618778

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2015 Ford F-550 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-550 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-550. The most recent, 15V371000 (reported June 15, 2015), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Ford F-550 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Ford F-550?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Ford F-550?

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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