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2015 Ford F-250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 F.

Body TRUCK

The 2015 Ford F-250 is a truck riding on the 250 platform, with routine service anchored by a 7.0-quart oil fill using 5W-20 viscosity. Owner-reported reliability data is significant: the model accumulated 1,425 complaints, led by Service Brakes as the top concern, and carries 13 recalls. Set against the F-250's complaint history from 1990 to 2011 — which ranged from a low of 4 in 1990 to a high of 594 in 1999 — the 2015 model year's complaint total is markedly higher, positioning it as a notably report-heavy entry in the model's reliability record.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 DIESEL · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 DIESEL · 750 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeLT245/75Rx17EOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	188.2 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3911 lb
Track (front / rear)	65 / 64.6 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2015 F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2015	F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6	5.60 sec	14.40 sec	365 hp	4x4
2015	F-150 XLT 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	325 hp	4x4
2015	F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	365 hp	4x4
2015	F-150 Lariat 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	325 hp	4x4
2014	F-150 Tremor FX4 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6	5.80 sec	14.30 sec	365 hp	4x4
2014	F-150 Tremor FX2 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6	6.00 sec	14.50 sec	365 hp	RWD
2014	F-150 Tremor FX4 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6	6.40 sec	14.80 sec	365 hp	4x4
2016	F-150 Lariat FX4 SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6	5.80 sec	14.60 sec	365 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, SAE 80W · SAE 80W · SAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 17.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	17.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity	3.59-4.27
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity	3.59-4.27
Differential Gear Oil	SAE 80W · SAE 80W · SAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W · SAE 75W
Engine Coolant Capacity	25.4
Engine Oil	SAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts	33.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	8.1 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	34.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14.75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 7.4 ft/lbs; Lower: 18 ft/lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	Front: 20.0
Differential drain Plug	Front: 45.0
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	Front: 76.0; Rear: 76.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	166.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	340.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	85.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	29.0 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	PAG
Oil Capacity	4.1 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	26.0 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Thermostat Opening Temperature	Primary cooling system: Starts to open,
Primary Fuel Pump Pressure	53.0-73.0 Key on engine off. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	51-62 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	Diesel 53-73 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 55.0; Rear: 35.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 166.0; Rear: 203.0
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 2WD; Rear: 14.75
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.433; Rear: 1.433
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth	0.004-0.015
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages

96.0 Step 3: 148.0 Step 4: 195.0

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	4.4
2	45 degrees	45 degrees

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur. · NOTE: The connecting rod caps are of the cracked design and must mate with the connecting rod ends. Excessive bearing clearance will result if not mated correctly. · Position the lower bearing and connecting rod, and install the 16 new bolts loosely. · Check the piston-to-cylinder block and piston ring clearances. · NOTE: Early build vehicles use a (MJ9 x 0.75 x 47.5 mm) connecting rod bolts.

1	14.75
2	32.0
3	135 degrees; Late build vehicles use a (MJ9 x 1 x 41.9 mm) connecting rod bolts.	135 degrees
1	14.75
2	28.0
3	105 degrees	105 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

1	Tighten the M12 fasteners to 18.0
2	Tighten the M12 fasteners to 44.0
3	Tighten the M12 fasteners an additional 90 degrees	90 degrees
4	Tighten the M12 fasteners an additional 90 degrees	90 degrees
5	Tighten the M8 fastener to 18.0
6	Tighten the M8 fastener and additional 45 degrees	45 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil. · Bolts 1-18

1	14.7 ft. lbs.	14.7 ft. lbs
2	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
3	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
4	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees
6	90 degrees	90 degrees
7	90 degrees; Bolts 19-22	90 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Tighten the 8 new bolts in 6 Steps.

1	Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence to 14.75	4 in
2	Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence to 26.0	4 in
3	Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 sequence an additional 60 degrees	60 degrees
4	Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence to 14.75	8 in
5	Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence to 26.0	8 in
6	Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence an additional 60 degrees	8 in

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Tighten the 10 vertical outer main bearing cap fasteners in 3 Steps, in the sequence shown.

1	26.0
2	37.0
3	90 degrees; Tighten the 10 vertical inner main bearing cap fasteners in 3 Steps, in the sequence shown.	90 degrees
1	26.0
2	48.0
3	90 degrees.; Install the 10 side bolts and tighten them in 3 Steps, in the sequence shown.	90 degrees
1	14.75
2	26.0
3	60 degrees.	60 degrees

Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4 Step 3: 45

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	Tighten all fasteners to 1.5
2	Tighten the 2 upper bolts to 7.4
3	Tighten the 2 lower stud bolts to 14.75
4	Tighten the 2 upper bolts an additional 45 degrees.	45 degrees
5	Tighten the 2 lower stud bolts an additional 60 degrees.	60 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Air Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record supplied includes complaint and recall figures for the F‑250 up to the 2011 model year, with no entry for 2015 or any subsequent years. Consequently, the data do not allow a direct comparison of the 2015 model’s complaint or recall volume to the preceding years (e.g., the 370 complaints and three recalls recorded for 2011) or to any later models. Without a 2015 figure, the trend across the generation cannot be extended to indicate whether the 2015 year sits on an upward, downward, or stable trajectory. The absence of specific numbers means the root cause of any potential issues for that year cannot be inferred from the provided dataset. Therefore, based solely on the available federal record, there is insufficient information to conclude whether the 2015 Ford F‑250 is a good or poor year to purchase; buyers should consult additional sources for a complete assessment.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

241

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

1,425

Owner complaints

40 involved a crash · 12 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’11

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,425 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes248

Engine126

Power Train119

Unknown Or Other98

Structure97

Steering58

Visibility/Wiper54

Vehicle Speed Control49

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 241 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM 53174	2024-11-26	Unknown Or Other	Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt…
TSB 24-2188	2024-07-24	Wheels	This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
SSM 52476	2024-04-24	Equipment	All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
TSB 24-2098	2024-03-29	Engine And Engine Cooling	This article supersedes TSB 23-2330 to update the Parts List. Some 2015-2017 F-150…
SSM 52334	2024-03-06	Engine And Engine Cooling	Some 2011-2024 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 F take?

7.0 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil; Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, XO-5W20-QSP; CXO-5W20-LSP12, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.