Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford F-350 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 190 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V270000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 67 complaints
- Suspension 65 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 19 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
Of the 190 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 190 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford F-350 has significant issues, notably with steering and suspension, reflected in high complaint numbers. These failures, frequently occurring at various mileages, contribute to a less satisfactory ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| fuel system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | rare |
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 change every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
- Battery check annually
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wobble
- Uneven tire wear
- Engine knocking sounds
- Check engine light
- Sudden loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.