Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-550 SD. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Engine Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
- Consequence
- Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
Bracket for Suspension Fluid Tank may Fracture
- Summary
- Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317.
Transmission Calibration Error/FMVSS 102
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks manufactured September 13, 2013, through March 28, 2014, and equipped with 6.2L gasoline or 6.7L diesel engines and 6R140 transmissions. An error with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "Park" to "Drive" the vehicle may display "Drive" but possibly engage "Reverse" for 1.5 seconds before engaging "Drive." Therefore, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
- Consequence
- If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2014. Owners may contact Fords customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C04.
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Owner complaints (11)
11 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 36.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 36.4% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 27.3% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 18.2% |
| Power train | 1 | 9.1% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 9.1% |
| Structure | 1 | 9.1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 9.1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 9.1% |
How 2015 compares with other F-550 SD years
Best and worst F-550 SD years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 12 |
| 2012 | 6 | 10 |
| 2013 | 2 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 | 6 |
| 2015 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 | 9 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2015 Ford F-550 SD FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-550 SD have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 15V175000 (power train), 15V024000 (suspension), 14V204000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Ford F-550 SD problems?
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (4), Fuel/propulsion system (4), Unknown or other (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2015 F-550 SD compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2021 Ford F-550 SD model years at least five years old, the 2013 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2021 the most (12). The 2015 drew 11. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.