2015 Ford F 250 Supercab
Common Problems
Ranked from 145 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
26 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Death Wobble at Highway Speeds
50complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control at highway speeds, particularly when hitting bumps or seams in the road.
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Suspension Issues Causing Death Wobble
26complaintsSafety riskSuspensionSuspension components, such as shock absorbers and stabilizers, fail, resulting in violent shaking and loss of control at highway speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Steering Wheel Shaking at High Speeds
21complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel shakes violently when hitting bumps or passing over uneven surfaces at highway speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Death Wobble
20complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe front end of the truck violently shakes and vibrates at speeds over 50 mph, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Uncontrollable Shaking After Bumps
18complaintsMedium severitySuspensionAfter hitting a bump, the vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control, especially at highway speeds.
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Steering Damper Failure
16complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering damper malfunctions, leading to violent shaking and loss of control, especially at highway speeds.
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Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking
16complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe truck experiences uncontrollable shaking and loss of control when hitting bumps or passing over uneven surfaces, especially at higher speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine misfire during exhaust regeneration
14complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine misfires, shakes violently, and loses power during the exhaust regeneration cycle.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine rough running during exhaust regeneration
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine runs roughly, vibrates, and loses power during the exhaust regeneration cycle, posing a safety risk.
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Loss of power during re-gen cycle
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine loses power and the vehicle becomes difficult to control during the exhaust re-generation cycle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine knocking and clattering during re-gen cycle
9complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine produces a knocking and clattering noise during the exhaust re-generation cycle, leading to loss of power and potential engine damage.
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Brake failure or brake warning light illuminates
8complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brakes fail to work properly or the brake warning light illuminates, indicating a potential brake system issue.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Back Over Prevention System Failure
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rearview camera displays a black or distorted image while reversing, preventing safe operation.
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Engine Emission Control Issues
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe emission control system malfunctions, causing the check engine light to come on and the need for frequent repairs.
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Uncontrollable shaking or shimmying at highway speeds
7complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle shakes or shimmies uncontrollably at highway speeds, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
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Front End Shake on Bumps
6complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe front end of the truck shakes violently when hitting bumps, especially at higher speeds or on rough roads.
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Fuel System Failure
6complaintsMedium severityFuel systemIssues with the fuel system, including fuel pressure regulator failure and Bosch CP4 fuel pump malfunction, leading to reduced engine power or stalling.
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Intermittent brake pull to the left
6complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe vehicle pulls to the left when braking, sometimes hard to the left, posing a risk of losing control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or loses power at idle, requiring the vehicle to be restarted, often without warning lights.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Unreliable Rearview Camera During Reverse
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rearview camera becomes inoperable or displays a black screen during reverse, obstructing rear visibility.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Check Engine Warning Light Illumination
3complaintsLow severityEngineThe check engine warning light illuminates, indicating potential issues such as a failed sensor or component.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Engine Abnormal Sounds and Performance Issues
3complaintsMedium severityEngineAbnormal ticking sounds and sputtering occur at various speeds, often accompanied by check engine lights.
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Def System Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system malfunctions, leading to engine stalling and low fuel pressure warnings.
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Fuel System Leaks and Fires
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemDiesel fuel leaks from the upper filter housing, producing odors and potentially causing fires.
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Suspension Failure at High Speeds
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension system fails to maintain stability at high speeds, causing violent shaking and loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 26
Transmission Downshifting Issues
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission downshifts unexpectedly into a lower gear at highway speeds, posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.