Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford F-250 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V204000 Transmission Calibration Error/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Of the 23 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford F-250 SD has an average reliability rating due to moderate recall activity and owner complaints, particularly involving the engine and powertrain. Some issues, like TCM/PCM errors, can impact drivability but aren't widespread enough to seriously detract from reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000-90,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| transmission control module | 50,000-80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| rearview camera system | 30,000-60,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| steering system | 70,000-100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation and alignment annually
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 5 years or 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unresponsive transmission shifting
- excessive steering play
- distorted rear camera image
- oil leaks around engine
- unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.