This page covers 3 recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2015 Ford F-550 Sd.
Complaints about the 2015 Ford F-550 Super Duty cluster around the engine and fuel system. On the fuel side, owners report a recurring pattern involving the secondary fuel filter and its connecting lines, specifically, fuel lines coming loose at the fitting and causing active fuel leaks, sometimes accompanied by a low fuel pressure warning on the dash. A separate report describes a newly purchased OEM replacement fuel line that arrived with a suspect retaining clip, suggesting the issue wasn't limited to aged components. One owner reports catastrophic fuel injector pump failure with metal debris contaminating the fuel lines and a complete loss of power at highway speed. On the engine side, one report describes an underhood fire. A handful of complaints also mention fuel system contamination and oxidation severe enough to require full system replacement.
11
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Ford F-550 SD has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission control fault where the gear indicator can show "Drive" while the truck is actually in Reverse, creating a risk of unexpected movement and a crash.
A second transmission-related recall applies only to trucks built with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages: the engine can shut down unexpectedly and require a cool-down period before restarting, which can delay emergency response. On the suspension side, a recall affects F-550s that were modified by Life Line Emergency Vehicles and fitted with Liquid Spring aftermarket suspension kits. The bracket holding the suspension fluid tank to the frame can fracture, allowing the tank to break free from the chassis and drop onto the road as a hazard for other vehicles.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust gas temperature sensor may report a false overheating condition, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent immediate restart.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control software at no cost to fix the sensor communication issue.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The mounting bracket that holds the suspension fluid tank to the frame can fail, causing the tank to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
The fix is still being developed. Contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317 for updates.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A transmission software error may cause the vehicle to briefly engage Reverse for 1.5 seconds instead of Drive when shifting from Park to Drive, even though Drive appears on the display.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission control software at no cost to correct the shift behavior.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
