2015 Ford F-450 problems

General information about Ford-F-450
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list

The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series 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.

Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.

Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.

The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.

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Common 2015 Ford F-450 problems

The Ford F-450 2015 has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to aftermarket parts, check engine light issues, recalls, and air conditioning problems.

Check Engine Light: The check engine light can be triggered by various issues, including faulty emissions control parts or a loose gas cap. If the check engine light is flashing, it may indicate a more severe issue, such as a faulty oxygen sensor or catalytic converter. It is crucial to have the vehicle inspected by a professional to diagnose and resolve the issue.

Recalls: The Ford F-450 2015 has been subject to several recalls, including a power train recall for driveline vibration and fracture at highway speeds, a structure recall for door unlatching in side impact collisions, and an airbag recall for dust accumulation in the steering wheel clock spring.

Air Conditioning Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the air conditioning system, specifically the air conditioner not blowing cold air or displaying smoke from the driver's side vent. This issue may be caused by a faulty refrigerant pressure switch or a loose connector in the compressor system.

Radiator Leaks: The earliest models of the 6.7 Powerstroke diesel engine, including the 2011-2014 Ford F-450, have been reported to develop radiator leaks. These leaks can vary in severity and may be caused by issues with the turbo coolant system, radiator, water pump, engine oil cooler T-line, or radiator hose O-ring.

Glow Plug Issues: The glow plugs in the 6.7 Powerstroke diesel engine can become separated, making it difficult to start the engine. This issue is more common in the earlier models, such as the 2011 Ford F-450.

These are some of the most common problems reported by Ford F-450 2015 owners. Regular maintenance and professional inspections can help prevent or address these issues.

What is the best year for a Ford F-450?

The Best Model Years to Buy a Ford F-450 Super Duty

With the 2022, you would only pay, on average, 100% of the price as new, with 100% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2019 model years are also attractive years for the F-450 Super Duty, and provide a relatively good value.

How many miles per gallon does a 2015 Ford f450 get?

Based on data from 14 vehicles, 1,435 fuel-ups and 457,763 miles of driving, the 2015 Ford F-450 Super Duty gets a combined Avg MPG of 10.75 with a 0.18 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 21 outliers (1.44%) removed.

How much horsepower does a 2015 f450 6.7 have?

The 2015 Ford F-450 is powered by a turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel V8 engine that produces 440 hp and 860 lb-ft of peak torque.

Is a F-450 better than a F350?

If the majority of miles you put on your truck involve very heavy towing or hauling, the 450 is the way to go. Towing will be much more pleasant, and the truck will handle much better loaded. Any other case, and I'd go F350 SRW if you want to do some moderately heavy towing and hauling and also want a pleasant daily.

What year Ford f450 is best?

The Best Model Years to Buy a Ford F-450 Super Duty

What is the gas mileage on a 2015 Ford F-450?

Based on data from 14 vehicles, 1,435 fuel-ups and 457,763 miles of driving, the 2015 Ford F-450 Super Duty gets a combined Avg MPG of 10.75 with a 0.18 MPG margin of error.

Which is better F 350 vs F-450?

What is the towing capacity of the Ford F-450 in kg?

As a result of the J2807 test results – apart from upping its payload to 2.4 tonnes and maintaining towing capacity at 14.1 tonnes – Ford has also increased the F-450's already best-in-class GCVM by 400 pounds (181kg) to 40,400 pounds (18,325kg). That's 2500 pounds (1134kg) more than its nearest competitor.

2015 Ford F-450 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-450 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Engine problems
Wheels problems
Unknown or other problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Ford F-450 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2015 Ford F-450 complaints

The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Ford F-450.

2023-11-13

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-10-16
VIN: 1FDUF4HY4FE
Components: ENGINE
Summary: total engine failure

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2023-11-13

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-08-14
VIN: 1FD0X4HY6FE
Components: ENGINE
Summary: total engine failure

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2017-10-09

WHEELS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2017-10-08
VIN: 1FDFE4FS5FD
Components: WHEELS
Summary: THIS VEHICLE IS SHUTTLE BUS, TRANSPORT PASSENGERS FROM CHICAGO O'HARE AIRPORT TO FOUR POINTS HOTELS AND BACK 24/7. THIS VEHICLE IS OWNED BY FOUR POINTS HOTEL AT SCHILLER PARK, IL AND I WORK AS DRIVER. ON OCTOBER 8 2017 JUST AFTER 7 PM I WAS DRIVING THE BUS WITH PASSENGERS ON BOARD FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL WHEN I HEARD NOISE FROM THE REAR I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED THE BUS. AFTER CHECKING I SAW THE REAR LEFT WHEEL IS COMING OFF. ALMOST ALL THE NUTS AND BOLTS ARE GONE BOLTS SNAPPED OFF WHILE THE BUS WAS IN MOTION. THE BUS WAS TOWED TO M&M AUTOMOTIVE INC. (708 456 6629) M&M MAINTAIN THE HOTELS BUS. THE SAME ( IDENTICAL) PROBLEM TOOK PLACE ON 11/20/2016, BUT THE REAR LEFT WHEEL COME OFF. AT THAT TIME IT WAS FORD F-450 2011 SHUTTLE BUS VIN ([XXX]) PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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2017-05-09

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2016-11-13
VIN: 1FDUF4HY0FE
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: THE TRUCK SURGES/ENGINE REVS. FORD DOES NOT KNOW WHY ITS HAPPENING, MULTIPLE PARTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. SEVERAL FORD ENGINEERS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH NO RESOLUTION. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR 7 MONTHS, PARKED FOR THE LAST 1 MONTH WITH NO ACTIVITY. I BELIEVE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, DUE TO THE FACT THE TRUCK WILL SURGE FORWARD ON ITS OWN. FORD NOW SAYS IT NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE, BUT WE STILL ARE UNDER THE 5 YR / 60,000 MILE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. THIS IS A RECOGNIZED PROBLEM FOR MOUNTAIN SUPPLY AND SERVICE AND WE ARE TRYING TO RESOLVE IT BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT, AND WE FEEL THAT IT IS NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY AT THIS POINT, SINCE WE HAVE BROUGHT IT TO FORD'S ATTENTION.

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2016-01-23

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2016-01-06
VIN: 1FT8W4DT3FE
Components: ENGINE
Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS RECEIVE LOW FUEL PRESSURE / REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING. TRUCK ENTERS "LIMP HOME HOME" ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. REDUCED POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEED PUTS DRIVER/PASSENGERS IN HARM AS ONE CAN'T MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT SPEED TO SAFELY EXIT THE HIGHWAY. FORD WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSE ON FOUR OCCASIONS. ON FINAL OCCURRENCE DEALER STATES FORD CORPORATE WANTS TO DISMANTLE FUEL SYSTEM TO DETERMINE IF FUEL CONTAMINATION IS PRESENT. FURTHER STATES IF CONTAMINATION IS FOUND REPAIR AND DISMANTLE ARE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY AND OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY. ISSUE BEGAN WITH 10K MILES ON THE VEHICLE FINAL INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 18K MILES. TRADED FOR ANOTHER BRAND OUT OF CONCERN FOR PERSONAL SAFETY. FORDS LACK OF CONCERN AND BLATANT ATTEMPT TO PASS THE BLAME TO CONSUMERS AND FUEL SUPPLIERS HAS LOST THEM A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE.

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2015-02-20

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2014-11-15
VIN: 1FT8W4DT0FE
Components: ENGINE
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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2015 Ford F-450 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2015 Ford F-450.

2019-05-29

Manufacturer: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists
Components: EQUIPMENT
Summary: 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 factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Additional sources

More sources of information about 2015 Ford F-450 problems:

2015 F-450 With A/C Problems - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1449851-2015-f-450-with-a-c-problems.html

Aug 23, 2016 ... ... L Power Stroke Diesel - 2015 F-450 With A/C Problems - I have a 2015 Ford F ... I have a 2015 Ford F-450 ... This is more common on f450 f550 trucks ...

2015-2016 power stroke reliability? | Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

https://www.powerstroke.org/threads/2015-2016-power-stroke-reliability.1095834/

Feb 28, 2016 ... they both run that cp4 which has been known (but not well known) to cause issues by deterioration internally. once this happens, it's pretty ...

What to look for when buying a 2002 7.3 f450 - Ford Truck ...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1398656-what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-2002-7-3-f450.html

Sep 23, 2015 ... ... f450 4x4 7.3. Any common problems with this truck? I have never owned a diesel so dont know much about them. But am mechanicly inclined with ...

Common F450 Transmission Problems - Q&A for Ford F250, 2015 ...

https://www.justanswer.com/ford/f44mh-will-not-sift-forward-reverse-go-dont-move.html

Sep 17, 2020 ... Possible causes for no forward and or no reverse can be the transfer case is stuck in neutral between high and low. The input shaft has broken.