Worst 2015 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 294 | 10 | — | 55,235 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 291 | 3 | 1 | 72,833 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 247 | 2 | 4 | 70,339 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 148 | 1 | 5 | 51,885 mi | |
| Body Structure | 127 | 6 | 1 | 29,912 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 127 | 5 | — | 45,201 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 82 | 3 | — | 50,784 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 76 | 1 | — | 44,729 mi | |
| Fuel System | 73 | — | 3 | 50,864 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 42 | — | — | 5,023 mi | |
| Airbags | 33 | 18 | 2 | 58,213 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 33 | 1 | — | 56,363 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 25 | 6 | 2 | 47,401 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 21 | — | — | 57,016 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 19 | — | — | 62,273 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 16 | — | — | 46,852 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | — | — | 115,663 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | 2 | 29,139 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 13 | 1 | 1 | 61,793 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | 51,645 mi | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 7 | — | — | 32,083 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 7 | — | — | 31,667 mi | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | 62,471 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 7 | — | — | 70,400 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 6 | — | — | 86,751 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 99,340 mi | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 5 | — | — | 2,050 mi |
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Recalls for 2015 Ford F-150
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,137,616 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
+ 3 more recalls
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2015 Ford F-150 — FAQ
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