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2015 Ford

F-450

Crew Cab, 4WD, 8 cyl, 6.7 L, Diesel

Ford F-450: best and worst years
2015 Ford F-450 (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2016 model year); you're viewing the 2015.

2016 photoBob P. B.CC BY 2.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Fuel economy
Not EPA-ratedMost heavy-duty trucks and vans (over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight rating) are exempt from EPA fuel economy testing, so no official MPG exists for this vehicle.

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
6 See on NHTSA

Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

25V270000 Apr 23, 2025 BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Vehicles covered (all models): 160,729

Full notice
19V401000 May 29, 2019 EQUIPMENTVCI 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…

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.

Vehicles covered (all models): 22

Full notice

Source: NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE67%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
  • WHEELS17%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.

Ford F-450: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ14005opened Jan 13, 2015ENGINE

    Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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