Model year guide

2015 Ford f-450

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Ford f-450 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2015 Ford f-450 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Ford f-450 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints6

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Ford f-450 recalls 2

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V270000 · manufacturer #25S42 · 23/04/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #19V401000 · 29/05/2019

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the fact…

Fix: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Ford f-450 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

Dimensions & weight

Length
258.7 in
Width
96.1 in
Height
79.5 in
Wheelbase
172.8 in
Curb weight
8,611 lb
Front track
68.5 in
Rear track
74.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2015 Ford f-450. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown Closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of "Ambulance Package" vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and "Fire Engine Prep Package" vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles…

NHTSA #RQ14005 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Electrical System · opened Jan 2015 · closed Mar 2016

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 10

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

Some 2011-2012 F-250/F-350 and 2011-2015 F-450/F-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 9-Dec-2014 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2043, P205C and/or P205D. Follow th…

Bulletin tsb18-2190 · Electrical System, Fuel System, Diesel · Jul 2018

Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen

Bulletin TSB160066 · Equipment · Apr 2016

Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (FDIM) or an improper…

Bulletin 16-0066 · Electrical System · Apr 2016

In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market

Bulletin 16B10 · Electrical System · Apr 2016

PICKUP - 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE - RUNS ROUGH DURING EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/23/2016 ISSUE Some 2015-2016 F-Super Duty 250-450 Pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and built on or before 2/23/2016 may exhibit a runs rough/m…

Bulletin 16-0041 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2016

Pickup - 6.7L Diesel Engine - Runs rough during exhaust regeneration process - built on or before 02/23/2016

Bulletin TSB160041 · Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Diesel · Feb 2016

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin 15-0158 · Electrical System · Oct 2015

FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA

Bulletin 44863 · Visibility · Jul 2015

FORD: CERTAIN 2013-2015 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS EXITING THE FORCED IDLE STRATEGY IN COLD TEMPS BELOW FREEZING. *TA

Bulletin 44876 · Steering · Jan 2015

FORD: CERTAIN 2011-2015 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION BUZZ NOISE FROM THE DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (DFCM) AND/OR MAY 10/1/1 PRESSURE FUEL LINES W/O DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE POOSA. *TA

Bulletin 44848 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2015

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the F-450. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford f-450. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Other

Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk…

Transport Canada #2019420 · Aug 2019

Engine

Certain ambulance or fire package vehicles with 6.7L diesel engines may experience a "stop safety now" warning message and 5 audible chimes if an Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor fault is detected. Engine torque would be gradually reduced by 70 percent over a period of 45 seconds to a power-reduced level that is maintained. During this time, there would be no effect on stee…

Transport Canada #2015125 · Mar 2015

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Ford f-450

The Ford Super Duty is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2015 Ford f-450 trims & engines on record

Engines
6.7L 8-cyl 440 hp

2015 Ford f-450 vehicles on record

Other Ford f-450 model years

2015 Ford f-450 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford f-450 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford f-450. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford f-450?

Across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, wheels.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.