CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Ford F-150 has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,746 complaints with NHTSA, including 50 crashes, 13 fires, 80 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (435 reports).
2015 Ford F-150 recalls
Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift, Risking Loss of Control
Certain 2015 to 2017 Ford F-150 trucks may have a loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module.
Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce Braking Power
A brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Engine Block Heater May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Certain 2015-2016 Ford F-150 pickups with 3.5L GTDI engines may have a block immersion heater that was moved from its original location.
Damaged Engine Block Heater Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Some pickup trucks with an engine block heater had a previous repair under an earlier recall.
Engine block heater cable can corrode and cause fire
Water and contaminants can enter the splice connector on the engine block heater cable, causing corrosion and damage.
Seat Belt Sparks Could Ignite Interior, Causing Fire
Some front seat belt pretensioners can throw sparks when they fire during a crash.
Doors May Open While Driving, Raising Injury Risk
Certain doors may have a bent or kinked actuation cable, or the door latch may freeze after water enters it.
Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Detach, Reducing Crash Protection
The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle may not be securely attached to its mounting bracket on certain crew cab trucks.
Door May Unlatch in Side Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain pickup trucks in this recall were built with black or body-colored exterior door handles, but some owners later added chrome door handle cover accessory kits bought from a dealer.
Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants in a Crash
Some front seat belt anchorages in these trucks may have a pretensioner cable that was not properly crimped.
Adaptive cruise control may brake unexpectedly
Some vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control can falsely detect an obstacle in the road ahead and apply the brakes on their own.
Steering Shaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Control
Some trucks built in late March 2015 may have a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.
Loose or Missing Heat Shields Can Cause Fuel Line Fire
Some trucks built in late January 2015 may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.
Most common 2015 Ford F-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 1,746 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 435 |
| Service Brakes | 299 |
| Engine | 266 |
| Unknown Or Other | 206 |
| Electrical System | 177 |
| Structure | 148 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 146 |
| Steering | 84 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 77 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 75 |
What owners report
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.
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 the recall had been stopped and they could do nothing anymore until it was reinstated. They also said I need a new transmission now. This is pissing me off.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle revved abnormally while shifting from 5th gear to 1st gear and nearly completed the downshift. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving, the vehicle shifted into 5th gear, and when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the transmission downshifted within 10 seconds. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle unexpectedly went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure r
I was driving down the highway and the truck locked up the dash was twitching and a wrench light came on the truck kept going down in gears.pulled over to the side of the road was an hour away from home turned truck off and on again but Everytime you try to go it does it all over again you crank it try put it in drive dash lights flickering and it goes to neutral one a different gear put it in neutral then to park it might go a few feet but same thing happens all over again the truck is not safe or drivable.I called Ford because I seen their is an open recall but they said their is no remedy for it at this time and told me their was not a do not drive order issued on the recall and that the
Leaks oil from oil filter. Canât screw on tight enough to prevent oil from coming through. Driver side door doesnât latch properly slight shift went opening and shutting. While driving air comes in around the door and you can feel it try to open.
2015 Ford F-150 questions
Does the 2015 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150: Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift, Risking Loss of Control; Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce Braking Power; Engine Block Heater May Overheat and Cause a Fire; Damaged Engine Block Heater Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Engine block heater cable can corrode and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford F-150?
Based on 1,746 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (435), Service Brakes (299), Engine (266).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Ford F-150 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.