2015 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 47 complaints for the 2015 Ford F-250 SD, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle in his garage, the RPM raised to 500 before the vehicle turned off. The contact stated on the third attempt to turn on the vehicle the engine exploded and caught fire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was blown out of the vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries nor sought medical attention. The contact stated the vehicle was engulfed in flames and also burned down his residence.
The truck has 87,000 miles and I was driving 45 MPH, engine light came on the truck jurked like back fire, no brakes no acceleration . Went to the nearest dealer they said the exhaust valve stuck and through the rod through the piston and cylinder wall. Ford says sorry need new engine 10,000.00
Other problems reported for the 2015 Ford F-250 SD
- Steering 126 complaints
- Suspension 123 complaints
- Fuel system 35 complaints
- Wheels 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints