2015 FORD F-450 SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 FORD F-450 SD has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and transmission control modules in recall notices. There are no reported owner complaints for this model year.
There are 12 recalls affecting various systems on the 2015 FORD F-450 SD. These recalls involve components such as powertrain control modules, rearview camera systems, suspension brackets, and software updates to address safety and operational defects.
Recalls- Transmission control software. (NHTSA recall 14V204000) Affects 3,973 vehicles. An error in the transmission control software may cause the vehicle to engage reverse for 1.5 seconds while the gear display shows drive, increasing crash risk due to unexpected movement. Dealers will update the transmission software at no charge. The recall began May 6, 2014.
- Rearview camera system. (NHTSA recall 25V572000) Affects 1,456,417 vehicles. The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace cameras as needed at no cost. Interim notifications began September 2025.
- Suspension fluid tank bracket. (NHTSA recall 15V024000) Affects 4 Life Line-modified vehicles. The mounting bracket securing the suspension fluid tank may fail, causing the tank to separate and create a road hazard. The remedy is under development. The recall started February 2, 2015.
- Engine management shutdown. (NHTSA recall 15V175000) Affects 6,322 vehicles with ambulance or fire engine prep packages. Faulty detection of Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor signals causes the engine to shut down and prevents immediate restart, delaying medical response. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software at no cost. Recall began April 22, 2015.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall defects, or critical safety concerns may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney familiar with consumer protection and lemon law claims could be beneficial.
2015 FORD F-450 SD Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1466716
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 FORD F-450 SD
1456417 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 FORD F-450 SD
6322 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
2015 FORD F-450 SD
4 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION
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.
Risk: 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.
2015 FORD F-450 SD
3973 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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."
Risk: If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.