About average for the F-150
Owners filed about as many complaints as a typical F-150 year. The main thing to watch is the transmission and drivetrain, which half of owners reported by about 92,000 miles.
Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other F-150 years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
Owners have filed 1,747 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-150. The most reported problem area is the transmission and drivetrain (435, 25% of complaints), followed by the brakes and stability control and the engine and cooling. That ranks 5th of 13 F-150 years from 2012 to 2024 for complaints. It has 14 recalls.
31 of these complaints came from Utah owners.
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Problem areas ranked by how many complaints mention them. One complaint can name more than one area. Open an area to see what to check on a 2015 Ford F-150 before you buy.
Transmission and drivetrain
435 complaintsHarsh or delayed shifts, slipping, shuddering, CVT whine, and drivetrain clunks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 92,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
- Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
- Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
- If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear causing the vehicle to abruptly slow down. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 183,000 miles
I took my truck to the dealership for them to fix the transmission recall. Afterwards it started shifting funny and was not normal like before, I started getting codes like P0721 I took it back and they said it had nothing to do with what they did. I don't believe that - the truck was fine before. They finally looked at it again and said…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Brakes and stability control
335 complaintsBrakes that feel soft or grab, grinding, ABS and stability control faults.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 51,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
- The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
- Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.
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What owners said
The contact's husband owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While the owner was driving 45 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake warning light became displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle failed to stop while depressing the brake pedal. The driver was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. Despite…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 155,000 miles
I have contacted Family ford in netcong NJ on two separate occasions to address recall Manufacturer Recall Number20S31 NHTSA Recall Number20V332 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Initially in 2020 I was on a waitlist; I followed up a few times and never heard back. Recently I contacted them again to address a second recall and schedule the…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Engine and cooling
284 complaintsStalling, misfires, oil consumption, leaks, overheating and engine failure.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 65,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
- Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
- Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
- Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.
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What owners said
After owning the truck since it was new and always having it serviced at a Ford Dealership we are told that the engine needs to be rebuilt after only having 38K miles on the truck. This is due to a Ford engine defect. It had to be towed to the dealership.Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle emitted a loud chirping sound and an exhaust odor entered the cabin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fractured exhaust manifold stud bolts and a warped exhaust manifold requiring replacement. The failure…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 89,000 miles
Body, doors and structure
179 complaintsRust, doors and liftgates that will not latch, leaks, and frame or structure concerns.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 29,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (128), Doors: latch (16).
What to check before you buy
- Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
- Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 56 MPH, the hood was bouncing and the hood became unsecured and flew open, covering the windshield, and the windshield was cracked. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle onto the shoulder of the roadway and subsequently had the vehicle…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 86,000 miles
I can have the vehicle available for inspection. I have to hold the truck door shut while driving it when the issue happens. There has been no confirmation of the issue by a dealer or independent service center. There has been no inspection of the problem by the insurance company, manufacture, police or others. This year during cold…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Electrical system
177 complaintsDead batteries, warning lights, failed screens and cameras, and electrical shorts.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 52,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
- Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
- Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.
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What owners said
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, a Carfax report revealed a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 95,536; however, the Carfax report listed the mileage at 196,914.Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 196,914 miles
The active recall and still no remedy for ..no ford dealer will assit with a loaner vehicle or pay for a rental. My truck has been exhibiting the sudden shifting issues and putting myself and family at risk. Need help before something happens this is not a risk any one should take driving everyday.Owner complaint, filed 2026
Cruise control and acceleration
146 complaintsHesitation, loss of power, sudden acceleration and cruise control problems.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 44,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
- Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.
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What owners said
On 9/25/2026, I made an appointment with a Ford Dealer to receive a fix for NHTSA saftey recall 26V237 on 10/7/2026. Before 10/7/2026 Ford paused the recall. In their own notice Ford says this problem could result in loss vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash. They do not rule out that a crash could occur at high speed. It…Owner complaint, filed 2026
FORD CORPORATE CASE NUMBER: CXH-09262770. My 2015 Ford F-150 has experienced sudden, dangerous transmission downshifts at highway speeds that nearly caused a fatal collision. I complied with Ford's mandatory Recall 26S28 software flash, but the dangerous hardware symptoms remain active. The vehicle is currently grounded and unsafe to…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Lights, wipers and visibility
113 complaintsHeadlights that dim or fail, wiper and washer failures, and windshield cracks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 42,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
- Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2015 FORD F-150. The contact stated a mechanical failure regarding the vehicle's sunroof feature. The contact stated that the sunroof fails to retract or close fully on its own. To achieve a complete closure, the contact must manually apply significant force to the glass panel. The dealer was notified of the failure.…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 189,479 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and attempting to activate the right turn signal, the indicator failed to operate as intended. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of water inside the taillight assembly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 30,000 miles
Steering
84 complaintsLoss of power steering assist, wandering, play in the wheel and noises when turning.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 38,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
- On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
- A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.
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What owners said
I am writing to express my serious concern about a power steering failure in my 2015 F-150. Within the last few weeks, it began losing electronic power steering assist intermittently. The loss of assist happens suddenly, with no warning light or message on the dash. When it happens, the steering becomes extremely heavy and difficult to…Owner complaint, filed 2026
For the past 3 days, I have had intermittent loss of steering from a power steering failure while driving on interstates/highways. Almost completely unable to steer it to safety on the side of the road. Ford has a recall(15S18), but I was told its vin-specific. My truck's vin does not fall under the recall, yet im having the same…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Fuel system
81 complaintsHesitation, stalling, fuel smell, fuel pump and injector failures.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 54,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
- On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
- Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.
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What owners said
Chech engine light keeps coming on. Dealer said it was an evap canister issue, I told them warning had come on prior for check fuel fill cap. (Capless). Said they needed to replace purge cylinoid. So as I'm paying $500 for the repair, I'm told this might not fix the issue. What? Started with small evap leak. And fuel door codes. That…Owner complaint, filed 2024
The throttle body will randomly get stuck either shut or open and when this happens the truck goes into a “limp” mode that makes the truck lose all power. There is no warning of when it will happen or to get your vehicle checked. If this were to happen pulling into traffic it could cause a serious wreck since you cannot get the truck to…Owner complaint, filed 2023
Seats and seat belts
70 complaintsBelts that will not latch or retract, seat adjusters and passenger occupancy sensors.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 4,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
- Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.
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What owners said
While removing child care seats from the back-right passenger seat, I noticed an unusually loud tingling sound from the lower anchor point of the seat belt. Upon inspecting it, I noticed that the bolt anchoring the bottom part of the seat belt was completely unscrewed and was only being held on by the tension of the seat belt. Once…Owner complaint, filed 2026
My upholstery of the drivers seat was worn out, so I had it replaced. When the mechanic pulled off the old upholstery, he found that the seat frame was broken in two places. I was then told by the service writer that this is a safety issue and that they are required to NOT release my vehicle back to me, due to the severity of the safety…Owner complaint, filed 2024
Wheels and tires
47 complaintsTire failures, wheels and lug nuts, and tire pressure sensor faults.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 50,000 miles. Parts named most: Lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (7).
What to check before you buy
- Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
- Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
- The tire pressure light should go out after startup.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer for brake service and the dealer informed the contact that all 4 lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the lug nuts and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 104,000 miles
LR wheel fell off on Hwy 40. Shop that towed us in and fixed the problem said probably caused by swollen lugs nuts and subsequent torquing issue.Owner complaint, filed 2024
Air bags
35 complaintsAir bag warning lights, air bags that did not deploy, and inflator recalls.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 52,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
- Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.
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What owners said
On September 13, 2020, my father was driving his 2015 Ford F150, with me in the passenger seat. We were hit in a high speed head-on collision on I-55/I-240 in Memphis, TN by an oncoming driver, which killed both my father (the driver), and the oncoming vehicle driver, and I was taken to the hospital with injuries in critical condition.…Owner complaint, filed 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that soon after starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side curtain air bag deployed independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where the contact was informed that the air bag failure was related to corrosion located around the…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 85,000 miles
Driver assist systems
34 complaintsPhantom braking, false collision warnings, and lane keeping or backup sensors that act up.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 42,000 miles. Parts named most: Adaptive cruise control (8), Automatic emergency braking (6), Rearview system braking (6).
What to check before you buy
- Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
- Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
- Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The audible alarm to alert that a pedestrian or vehicle was approaching or walking by failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a blank image while in reverse(R), and the message "Camera Unavailable" was displayed. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there was a recall on the VIN vehicle for the rearview camera. The contact arrived for the appointment and was…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Suspension
11 complaintsClunks over bumps, broken springs, worn struts and uneven tire wear.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 34,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
- Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
- Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.
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What owners said
Unknown my truck at 65 to 69 shakes crazy bad and everybody i talk to says theirs does as well and Walter's Ford in pikeville ky has no clue y it is doing it therefore they couldn't fix it and it it's dangerous to driveOwner complaint, filed 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a snap and cracking sound coming from the front driver’s side wheel. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway and parked. The contact exited the vehicle and performed an inspection. The contact noticed…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 152,000 miles
Ford F-150 complaints by year
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| Car | Vs. its other years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford F-150 | About average | 14 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Worse than most years | 18 |
| 2015 Ram 1500 | Worse than most years | 18 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 | Worse than most years | 15 |
2015 Ford F-150 recalls
Transmission and drivetrain
- Risk
- Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
Suspension Upper ball joint
- Risk
- An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.
Brakes Master cylinder
- Risk
- A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Engine
- Risk
- A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
Engine
- Risk
- A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Engine
- Risk
- When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Seat belts Pretensioner
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Doors, hood and latches
- Risk
- A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
Seat belts Rear / other
- Risk
- If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Doors, hood and latches
- Risk
- If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Seat belts Anchorage
- Risk
- An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 210, " Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Automatic emergency braking Adaptive cruise control
- Risk
- A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Steering
- Risk
- If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 19, 2015, to March 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.
Body and structure Underbody shields
- Risk
- A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured January 30, 2015, to January 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.
2015 Ford F-150 questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-150?
The most reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford F-150 are the transmission and drivetrain (435 complaints), the brakes and stability control (335 complaints) and the engine and cooling (284 complaints).
Is the 2015 Ford F-150 a good year to buy?
About average for the F-150. Owners filed about as many complaints as a typical F-150 year. The main thing to watch is the transmission and drivetrain, which half of owners reported by about 92,000 miles. Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other F-150 years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150. The most recent, from Apr 2026, covers the transmission and drivetrain. Recalls cover the whole model year, so check the VIN of the car you are looking at to see which are still open.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford F-150 problems start?
Half of the owners who reported a problem with the transmission and drivetrain gave a mileage of about 92,000 miles or less. Half of the owners who reported a problem with the brakes and stability control gave a mileage of about 51,000 miles or less. Plenty of cars have these problems later or never, so ask for service records.
Which Ford F-150 years should I avoid?
The F-150 years with the most complaints compared with the rest are 2013. Years with clearly fewer complaints are 2020 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly yet.
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