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2015 Ford F-350 Sd Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 10, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-350 Sd, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

67
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

What component or system failed? The Steering and Suspension system failed. Specifically, the front axle hubs, track bar, and U-joints failed, causing a violent loss of steering control known as "Death Wobble." These components are currently available for inspection; however, they were diagnosed as "FAILED" and requiring immediate replacement to make the vehicle safe to drive. How was safety put at risk? The failure caused violent, uncontrollable shaking of the steering wheel and front end at highway speeds. This resulted in a near-total loss of directional control, putting the driver and surrounding traffic at immediate risk of a collision. The defect made the vehicle impossible to steer safely above 45 MPH. Has the problem been confirmed? Yes. The failure was reproduced and confirmed by an independent certified service center, AutoNation Ford Gulf Freeway. Their inspection explicitly diagnosed the front axle hubs, track bar, and U-joints as "FAILED" and unsafe. The repair estimate to correct these safety defects totaled $6,128.09. Has the vehicle been inspected? Yes. It was inspected by AutoNation Ford Gulf Freeway (a certified Ford dealership) immediately following the incident. Were there warning symptoms? The symptoms (violent wobble) appeared immediately after purchasing the vehicle. During the pre-purchase test drive, the selling dealer's agent physically manipulated the steering wheel ("pulled the wheel") to prevent the wobble from occurring, concealing the pre-existing safety defect. The failure manifested fully as soon as the vehicle was driven at highway speeds without the agent's interference. Summary: The vehicle was sold with critical safety components (hubs, track bar) in a "FAILED" state. The selling dealer (AutoNation Ford Corpus Christi) concealed this known safety hazard. The vehicle is currently a roadway hazard until the $6,100+ repairs are completed.

NHTSA ID 11715853 · filed Feb 5, 2026

My truck is been having a death wobble for years now. It's scary, I changed tires suspension and I still have the issue.

NHTSA ID 11710270 · filed Jan 11, 2026
All 67 reports naming steering

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

66
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

What component or system failed? The Steering and Suspension system failed. Specifically, the front axle hubs, track bar, and U-joints failed, causing a violent loss of steering control known as "Death Wobble." These components are currently available for inspection; however, they were diagnosed as "FAILED" and requiring immediate replacement to make the vehicle safe to drive. How was safety put at risk? The failure caused violent, uncontrollable shaking of the steering wheel and front end at highway speeds. This resulted in a near-total loss of directional control, putting the driver and surrounding traffic at immediate risk of a collision. The defect made the vehicle impossible to steer safely above 45 MPH. Has the problem been confirmed? Yes. The failure was reproduced and confirmed by an independent certified service center, AutoNation Ford Gulf Freeway. Their inspection explicitly diagnosed the front axle hubs, track bar, and U-joints as "FAILED" and unsafe. The repair estimate to correct these safety defects totaled $6,128.09. Has the vehicle been inspected? Yes. It was inspected by AutoNation Ford Gulf Freeway (a certified Ford dealership) immediately following the incident. Were there warning symptoms? The symptoms (violent wobble) appeared immediately after purchasing the vehicle. During the pre-purchase test drive, the selling dealer's agent physically manipulated the steering wheel ("pulled the wheel") to prevent the wobble from occurring, concealing the pre-existing safety defect. The failure manifested fully as soon as the vehicle was driven at highway speeds without the agent's interference. Summary: The vehicle was sold with critical safety components (hubs, track bar) in a "FAILED" state. The selling dealer (AutoNation Ford Corpus Christi) concealed this known safety hazard. The vehicle is currently a roadway hazard until the $6,100+ repairs are completed.

NHTSA ID 11715853 · filed Feb 5, 2026

My truck is been having a death wobble for years now. It's scary, I changed tires suspension and I still have the issue.

NHTSA ID 11710270 · filed Jan 11, 2026
All 66 reports naming suspension

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

39
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

2015 Ford F350 6.7 liter Diesel Turbocharger with only 58,000 miles malfunctioned while accelerating on to freeway without any prior warning indicators or symptoms. Immediately engine acceleration was reduced drastically causing freeway cars to nearly rear end my vehicle and other cars swerving to avoid accident. A message showed up simultaneously while reduced acceleration occured on vehicle’s dash display indicating something to the effect “Reducing Acceleration” and a yellow check engine icon lit up on dash display. I limped the vehicle to the side of Freeway and shut engine off. Upon restarting engine discovered engine and turbo operated properly and was able to drive vehicle to a non-Ford Service Center to be repaired. The Technician could not find anything wrong with the operation of the engine-turbocharger and cleared the trouble code. Drove vehical for approximately 500 miles and the same reduced acceleration problem re-occurred while accelerating on to freeway. Pulled vehicle over to safe area, shut engine off, re-started engine, engine and turbocharger operated properly, drove home and then to Ford Dealership (check engine icon still lit). Discovered vehicle can not be smog tested with this intermittent problem due to check engine icon. My safety, my passengers safety, and others safety while driving on the freeway were put at high risk. The reduced acceleration problem does reoccur. Ford diagnosed the vehicle problem to be a bad turbo with an estimate of $5,100 dollars for removal and replace with new Ford Turbocharger which only has a two year warranty. The repair work is currently in process. I consider this turbocharger to be pre-mature failure and a safety risk! This turbocharger intermittent failure in my opinion should be a mandatory recall and paid 100% by Ford.

NHTSA ID 11676208 · filed Jul 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that upon inspecting the oil level, the dipstick had fractured in half. In addition, the contact stated that the dipstick was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

NHTSA ID 11647012 · filed Mar 7, 2025
All 39 reports naming engine

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

26
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that a certified mechanic had installed a disaster kit on the vehicle to prevent a fuel system failure. The independent mechanic later found metal shavings inside the filter going into the manifold. The independent mechanic recommended that the fuel pump be replaced. The contact was concerned that the replacement of the fuel pump with the same part would be a temporary fix. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

NHTSA ID 11723818 · filed Mar 12, 2026

Failed CP4 design. $10000 to fix a known issue with a failed design that Gm had a class action lawsuit with.

NHTSA ID 11612633 · filed Sep 4, 2024
All 26 reports naming fuel system

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

18
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID 11743227 · filed Jun 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the camera was inoperable. At times the camera was blank. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received the recall notification letter 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ID 11735735 · filed May 5, 2026
All 18 reports naming driver assistance

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

16
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Put it into drive and it went in reverse at least twice now (I'm assuming that's the transmission control modular...?) Luckily we didn't hit anyone and it's happened at home or a drive thru....no...not yet....it says our truck isn't part of the recall the year had (had no idea there even was a recall for it until it had the issue, and trying to figure it out and someone told us about it the same day the issue occured).....there were no other indicators of prior issues or warnings to it happening....

NHTSA ID 11625679 · filed Nov 16, 2024

P20BA - DEF Reductant Heater Code for a defective DEF reductant heater on a 2015 F-350 6.7L diesel with 57,500 miles NOT covered under dealer emissions warranty.

NHTSA ID 11441227 · filed Nov 21, 2021
All 16 reports naming powertrain (other)

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

15
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Odometer Fraud. The contact's spouse recently sold a 2015 Ford F-350; however, the spouse still had the vehicle in possession. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after viewing the post online. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the sale, the mileage was 650,000. Upon checking Facebook Marketplace, the mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA ID 11716154 · filed Feb 6, 2026

Brake light failure. Appears that the brake lights were stuck in the illuminated position while the vehicle was not being used. I had to disconnect the batteries to disable the lights.

NHTSA ID 11668808 · filed Jun 24, 2025
All 15 reports naming electrical

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Truck began to shake violently and did not stop shaking until I slowed to 20 mph. Safety risk of not being able to control the vehicle and having to slow on busy highway. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer. The components have not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No warnings or other symptoms.

NHTSA ID 11543282 · filed Sep 7, 2023

The vehicle goes into a violent shaking of the front end and steering wheel (Ford death wobble). It has happened many times in the last two or so years. It can start at any time when the truck is traveling over 60 MPH but it is usually associated with a bump in the road. It usually stops when I slow to 40-45 MPH. I replaced the track bar ball joint and the steering stabilizer shock and the truck didn't shake for several months but now the problem has returned. When the problem started the truck was probably under 100,000 miles and now has a bit over 130,0000.

NHTSA ID 11531392 · filed Jul 10, 2023
All 14 reports naming other / unspecified

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Drivers side front brake line is passing thru the coil spring. While performing the trucks first break job I observed this. The passanger side is OK. Truck has not been any accedent. Dealer said no big deal, it hasn't failed yet. I am the original owner. Truck is not used for plowing or business. To me it looks like it was built with the wrong bracket or to short a line but I know the line should not go thru the spring. The potential for abrasion on the line is high. I have pictures of both sides of break lines.

NHTSA ID 11526984 · filed Jun 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the restraint control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was over the warranty period. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ID 11505226 · filed Feb 2, 2023

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The back up camera on my F350 froze the image on the screen as I was backing up, and I didn’t realize that I had backed into my daughter’s car. I ripped my fender off and wedged my tires up underneath her CRV there was no warning and I didn’t realize there was a recall on it because I hadn’t gotten anything in the mail. I did it my own driveway so I didn’t call the police and I haven’t turned on insurance yet. I wanted to see what I needed to do

NHTSA ID 11662847 · filed May 23, 2025

The backup camera fails to function when truck is in reverse causing a back over danger to children it was specifically supposed to address.

NHTSA ID 11496351 · filed Dec 7, 2022

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I was driving about 65 mph and my truck started to vibrate and then the rear tire blew and I was able to pull over and inspect. Upon inspecting half of the tread had separated and came off and damaged my truck bed. This tire is available for inspection. I am very lucky to have been able to control the truck. Myb9 yr old son was in there and worst case scenario we could have hit other cars or rolled the truck and possibly injuries or death could have occurred. I've read other complaints of the samething happening to other drivers. Michelin had recall on tires similar to this one before for tread separation. Is it related somehow? The truck and tire has been inspected by insurance and auto body shop and NTB tire manager. The NTB manager couldn't say what caused it. They have never seen this kind of blowout before. And recommended to keep pursuing something. But Michelin won't do anything except to buy my actions with a 40% off of new tires. I wish somebody would investigate Michelin. There's so many reports out there on these tires separation and sidewall being blown out. It's going to be very unfortunate for somebody to lose their life because of these tires.

NHTSA ID 11424157 · filed Jul 9, 2021

I was driving on route 37 at about 65 mph. All of a sudden the truck started vibrating. I pulled over and got out and checked my tires and lugnuts didn't notice anything. Drove some more and it started vibrating again. I was preparing to pull over again but then the rear tire exploded. Tread separated, caused severe damage to my truck bed. I have the tire for inspection. This could have caused a bad accident on the interstate. My son and I was in danger of wrecking the truck. I'm waiting on the insurance to contact me. No warning lights. I feel like Michelin has had several issues with tread separation before. It look like a tractor trailer exploded. Tire size is 275/65 R20 Michelin LTX A/T2

NHTSA ID 11422481 · filed Jun 27, 2021

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

HAD VEHICLE 8 MONTHS. DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 PULLING MY CAMPER, "LOW FUEL PRESSURE" LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. SAW SMOKE, THEN FIRE. GOT OUT OF TRUCK WITH MY DOG AND CALLED 911. REPORT ATTACHED.

NHTSA ID 11220464 · filed Jun 16, 2019

THE ENTIRE BODY OF THE TRAFFIC IS SPECKLED WITH RUST . THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS THE SAME ISSUES THAT WE HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP REPEATEDLY WITH AUTOMATIC START AND THEY CANNOT FIX IT ALSO IT TELLS US OTHER THINGS ARE WRONG THAT OR NOT . WE KEEP TAKING IT BACK BUT THEY KEEP TELLING US IT'S FIXED MINUTES NOT.

NHTSA ID 11142799 · filed Oct 26, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My steering wheel is clicking and hard to turn all the sudden then my airbag light popped on, they recalled the 2016 year models for this problem but not the 2015

NHTSA ID 11594503 · filed Jun 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the restraint control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was over the warranty period. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ID 11505226 · filed Feb 2, 2023

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the front passenger’s seat warmer was overheating and emitting a burning odor and smoke. The contact pulled over and noticed that the smoke was coming from underneath the seat, and the wires were burning and had started melting. The contact arrived at the residence, and her spouse disconnected the wires underneath the seat. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the main information center failed to immediately activate certain electrical systems intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed there was no recall on the VIN. The manufacturer opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

NHTSA ID 11655064 · filed Apr 16, 2025

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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