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2015 Ford F-150 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 Ford F-150 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 1,425owner complaints
- 40crash reports
- 12fire reports
- 78injuries reported
1,425 complaints, against an average of 1,111 for the other 14 Ford F-150 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2015 Ford F-150?
The components named most often in the 1,425 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2015 Ford F-150 owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 1,425 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2015 Ford F-150 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150 as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2015 Ford F-150 owners report?
12 of the 1,425 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Transmission down shifts while accelerating, slips when starting from a dead stop, and shifts extremely hard when shifting. It is a safety risk especially when pulling out at an intersection, as it stops (or will slip) in the middle of the intersection. It has not been confirmed by the manufacturer or dealer, only by the article from USA Today. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone, as it just started yesterday. There were no early indications or warning signs prior to it starting yesterday (08/06/2025).
I have 80,000 and my transmission went out driving up a mountain road No waring light no over heating it just stop going . My shop believes it was from the factory the trans pump went out.I see your looking into this year for trans problem.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was requested to pay a diagnostic fee. The contact stated that due to the persistent failure, the contact was fearful of driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred fourâŠ
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 problems as the recall claims. Reaching out to see if this can be resolved and have a recall initiated. Thank you
i was driving my truck down the highway and all of a sudden my rears wheels locked up making me lose control of my truck take goodness i did'nt rollover no my transmission is shifting threw gears from 1st to 6th to 3rd this is my second f150 that i have had my old one had the same problem but my old one didnt lock up my tires my phone number is [XXX] [XXX] but please text because at work you cant use my phone my truck is parked in the garage im afraid to drive it need assistance in fixing it INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The engine while operating at normal speed loses power to a rough idle and is remedied by putting the vehicle in park and restarting the engine. The engine never fails to start after restarting, but could fail at any moment, short or long term.
While parked and shut off at a gas station in Lakeside, CA, my 2015 Ford Fâ150 XLT spontaneously caught fire under the hood. The fire appeared to originate in the fuse box area, specifically where the fuel pump relay is integrated. The incident posed significant risk, occurring near a fuel pump while my child was in the vehicle. A gas station employee assisted with extinguishing the fire. The cause is believed to be an electrical short. There were no modifications or recent repairs.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the catalytic converter and Oxygen sensors. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under an Extended Warranty coverage related to the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Driver side Door latch wonât latch when cold- below freezing temperatures. The door stays frozen in the open position and is unable to latch closed Stays open when driving
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear window. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear window assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Front passenger side brake line (plastic) burst - causing no braking on vehicle. This happened when parked and just starting to drive vehicle out of carport. Vehicle was towed to service center (Car Fix Western Ave Knoxville, TN), damaged confirmed by tech. Both front brake lines were replaced, system flushed and tested. Incident occurred [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle abruptly downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The dealer was finally able to diagnose the vehicle with a defective wheel speed sensor on the lead frame. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicleâŠ
2015 Ford F-150: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 1,425 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-150; the most common categories were service brakes (307, 21.5%), engine (238, 16.7%), power train (198, 13.9%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 40 complaints mention a crash, 12 mention a fire, 78 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-150?
Across 1,425 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are service brakes (21.5% of complaints), engine (16.7% of complaints), power train (13.9% of complaints), structure (10% of complaints), electrical system (9.5% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2015 Ford F-150?
136 of the 1,425 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford F-150 (9.5%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. One owner wrote: "Front passenger side brake line (plastic) burst - causing no braking on vehicle. This happened when parked and just starting to drive vehicle out of carport. Vehicle was towed to service center (Car Fix Western Ave Knoxville, TN), damaged confirmed by tech." (NHTSA complaint 11616346, September 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2015 Ford F-150 stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
107 of the 1,425 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford F-150 (7.5%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Erratic shifting, lead frame sensor causing safety issues and causing truck to not start if shut off. Erratic downshifting at highway speed. Known safety problems with Ford and needs to be fixed. Significant loss of power and lose dashboard data." (NHTSA complaint 11644406, February 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2015 Ford F-150?
59 of the 1,425 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 Ford F-150 (4.1%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Transmission constantly shifts erratically. When this happens, the transmission gets stuck between 3rd and 5th gears and sometimes only stays in 5th gear, no matter how fast the truck is going or even if it is not moving." (NHTSA complaint 11667047, June 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own F-150
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only; combines NHTSA's entries for F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150 SUPER CREW and F-150 SUPERCAB.