Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford F-350 SD has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V175000 Engine Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V204000 Transmission Calibration Error/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
Of the 18 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$19,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford F-350 SD shows below-average reliability due to engine and fuel system complaints. The significant issues reported suggest potential high repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | very common |
| fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,800 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
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
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Drive belt inspection
- Fuel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough engine idle
- Fuel leaks or odor
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual tire wear
- Loss of power or stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.