2015 Ford F-450: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
34,814 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 6 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Engine: 4; Unknown Or Other: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10689623 · 2015-02-20 (February 20, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10689623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10821855 · 2016-01-23 (January 23, 2016)
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 OWNE…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10821855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10984487 · 2017-05-09 (May 9, 2017)
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. THIS IS A RECOGNIZED PROBLEM FOR MOUNTAIN SUPPLY AND SERVICE AND WE ARE TRYING TO RESOLVE IT BEFO…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,627 miles reported. Look up ODI 10984487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11032567 · 2017-10-09 (October 9, 2017)
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 TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 254,049 miles reported. Look up ODI 11032567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11554835 · 2023-11-13 (November 13, 2023)
total engine failure
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11554835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11554837 · 2023-11-13 (November 13, 2023)
total engine failure
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11554837 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V401000 · Equipment
Reported: 2019-05-29 (May 29, 2019)
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V270000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Reported: 2025-04-23 (April 23, 2025)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Consequence: A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.
NHTSA campaign record ↗