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2015 Ford F-150 problems

1,745 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford F-150. The most reported area is power train (transmission and drive) (25% of them). NHTSA also lists 205 service bulletins and 13 recall campaigns.

1,745owner complaints
50say a crash was involved
13say a fire was involved
83injuries and deaths reported

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 80. Deaths: 3.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 1,745 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

20 smaller areas not shown (461 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 205 repair bulletins from Ford for the 2015 Ford F-150. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

  1. SSM 54366Received November 19, 2025

    Electrical system

    Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.

  2. SSM 53174Received December 3, 2024

    Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs.

  3. SSM 53040Received October 16, 2024

    While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.

  4. TSB 24-2188Received July 29, 2024

    Wheels

    Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area.

  5. TSB 24-2098Received April 4, 2024

    Engine and engine cooling

    Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal.

  6. SSM 52314Received March 20, 2024

    Power train (transmission and drive)

    During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical.

  7. SSM 52334Received March 20, 2024

    Engine and engine cooling

    Some 2011-2024 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change.

  8. SSM 52335Received March 20, 2024

    Engine and engine cooling

    For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and...

Recalls

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. The 3 to look at first:

  1. 26V237000April 14, 2026

    Power train

    A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

  2. 20V332000June 8, 2020

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

  3. 20V098000February 21, 2020

    Engine

    The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

See all 13 recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your F-150 will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

This model year has an engine recall in NHTSA's data. Before you pay for an engine repair, check the recalls and ask the dealer about warranty extensions for your VIN. Those repairs can be free.

Start with a diagnosis

Power train (transmission and drive) 434 complaints · 25%

Service brakes 315 complaints · 18%

Engine and engine cooling 283 complaints · 16%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

Electrical system 176 complaints · 10%

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Complaints and bulletins cover a whole model year. Only the VIN shows what is open on your car.

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Recall and complaint data comes from NHTSA, the US government's vehicle safety agency, and is cached for up to a day. Recall repairs at a dealer are free. A recall that is not listed may not apply to your car or may not be filed yet. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls too.

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2015 Ford F-150: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2015 Ford F-150?

Of the 1,745 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford F-150, 434 (25%) name power train (transmission and drive), and 315 (18%) name service brakes. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2015 Ford F-150 reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 50 of the 1,745 complaints as involving a crash and 13 as involving a fire. They also reported 80 injuries and 3 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 205 repair bulletins for the 2015 Ford F-150.

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Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.