Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford F-250
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford F-250 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 274 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 #25V270000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V401000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 122 complaints
- Suspension 121 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 30 complaints
- Wheels 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 17 complaints
Of the 274 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 274 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford F-250 has an average reliability outlook. With 274 total owner complaints, the most frequent issues are in the steering and suspension components. Two recall campaigns, including one for a rearview camera issue, highlight some concerns but aren't overly alarming. Overall, data is moderate but not comprehensive, making it hard to predict consistent patterns of major defects.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Unknown | $300–$1,800 | common |
| Suspension | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Wheels | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Back Over Prevention | Unknown | $100–$600 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Air filter replacement
- Inspect belts and hoses
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Uneven tire wear
- Engine misfires
- Sudden loss of power
- Malfunctioning backup camera
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford F-250 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.