2015 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

44Engine complaints

14.9%Of all 296 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING126 · 42.6%

SUSPENSION120 · 40.5%

ENGINE44 · 14.9%

Unspecified / other31 · 10.5%

WHEELS22 · 7.4%

Share of the 296 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“AT JUST OVER 100000 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE P20BA CAME ON, REDUCTANT HEATER, TURN OUT AS IT IS AN F250 ITS NOT COVERED, BUT…”NHTSA complaint 11331719 — filed 06/30/2020

“I WAS HEADING FROM CIBOLO, TX TO KINGSVILLE, TX. (DISTANCE 181 MILES) UPON ARRIVING AT DESTINATION I SHUT DOWN MY TRUCK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR…”NHTSA complaint 11327936 — filed 06/09/2020

“SINCE MY LAST COMPLAINT THIS TRUCK HAS HAD TO HAVE THE DEF HEATER/SENDING UNIT REPLACED @ 70091 MILES. TODAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME…”NHTSA complaint 11316932 — filed 03/09/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford F-250 SD have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford F-250 SD: 44 of 296 complaints on file (14.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

296 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.