2015 Ford F-550 SD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
22,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 11 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 3 | 27.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 9.1% |
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 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Electrical System: 2; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Suspension: 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 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2016: 3; 2019: 2; 2021: 2; 2024: 3; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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 10882923 · 2016-07-06 (July 6, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED INTO THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE IN DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10882923 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10904734 · 2016-09-08 (September 8, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST COMPRESSION TO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FAST ENOUGH TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,400.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10904734 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10934412 · 2016-12-10 (December 10, 2016)
THE VEHICLE IS A MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURED BY THOR MOTOR COACH THAT THEY ADDED TO A MODIFIED 2015 FORD F550 CHASSIS. ALTHOUGH THOR MODIFIED THE CHASSIS, REPLACED THE FRONT BUMPER AND QUARTER PANELS AND ADDED THE COACH BODY TO THE FRAME, THEY FAILED TO DO ANY ALIGNMENT PROCESS TO MAKE SURE THAT THE BODY AND THE FRONT WHEELS WERE PROPERLY ALIGNED. THIS FAILURE HAS LED TO SEVERE WEAR TO THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE CREATING A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. ON PAGE 121 OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATES THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM WAS FACTORY ALIGNED …
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10934412 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11210323 · 2019-05-28 (May 28, 2019)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11210323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11210435 · 2019-05-28 (May 28, 2019)
GOOD DAY ON JUNE 11TH 2018 MY BUS #1611 VIN#(XXXXXX) DURING MY DAILY VEHICLE INSPECTION AT THE LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY SHUTTLE SERVICES IN 1 CYCLOTRON ROAD BERKELEY CALIFORNIA. *DT AT THE BUS STAGING AREA NEAR BLDG 67 BEHIND BLDG 33 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30AM A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION INVOLVING THE PARKING BRAKE IT WOULD NOT HOLD AT 1100 RPM IN PARK THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CONNECTOR CLIP REULTING IN THE VEHICLE MOVING WHILE ON PARK WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WHERE I WAS CRUSHED BY THE BUS SHUTTLE #1611 WHILE I CONDUCTED THE DVI DA…
Owner-reported narrative. 68,896 miles reported. Look up ODI 11210435 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11395312 · 2021-02-08 (February 8, 2021)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 19,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11395312 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11398024 · 2021-02-26 (February 26, 2021)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11398024 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11617603 · 2024-10-01 (October 1, 2024)
The truck was traveling west on [XXX] towards Stockton when the instrument panel illuminated with a “Low Fuel Pressure” warning and the coworker (CW) immediately pulled over. Once on the side of the road, the CW confirmed the truck was leaking fuel and the local garage was contacted. It was found that a line running to the secondary fuel filter had come loose and was leaking from the fitting. The securement clip on the line was inspected, and it is believed the clip on the line is defective. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF I…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11617603 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V204000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Reported: 2014-04-17 (April 17, 2014)
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V024000 · Suspension
Reported: 2015-01-22 (January 22, 2015)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V175000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Reported: 2015-03-25 (March 25, 2015)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗