Ford F-150 Complaints (2015)

1,746 consumer complaints on file.

#11769670October 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle downshifted from 4th gear to 2nd gear and the rear wheels locked up. The message “Service Vehicle Soon” was displayed and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Zone and DTC: P0720 was retrieved. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the DTC: P0705, P0706, P0707, and P1702 needed to be displayed for the vehicle to be repaired under Extended Warranty Program: 26N04. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN) as the possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 166,087.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769465October 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving my 2015 Ford F-150, the vehicle experiences a severe and hazardous transmission defect. The transmission unexpectedly drops out of gear while in motion, resulting in an immediate loss of power and acceleration. Simultaneously, the 'D' (Drive) gear indicator light on the instrument cluster goes dark, and both the wrench warning light and check engine light illuminate, forcing the vehicle into an unsafe limp mode. This vehicle is subject to active safety Recall 26S28 / NHTSA 26V237 regarding unintended transmission downshifts and Transmission Range Sensor signal loss. I contacted an authorized Ford dealership to have this federally mandated safety recall performed. However, the service department explicitly refused to execute the recall repair, stating that the recall procedure does not solve the problem and makes it worse. The dealership is refusing to perform the required safety service, leaving my vehicle unrepaired and creating a dangerous ongoing safety hazard on public roads
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769247October 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a software update was performed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, following the recall repair, the fuel economy was reduced and the transmission experienced intermittent hard shifting. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a tune-up and spark plug replacements; however, the spark plugs had been recently replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 249,948.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768906October 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). Ford Campbell sent a technician to the residence on August 9, 2026, to perform the update. While driving, the power train warning light was displayed. The technician arrived at the residence again to repair the vehicle. There was lag while driving, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. While driving 25 MPH, the power train warning light was displayed. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Ted Russell Ford Kingston Pike (8551 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919); and the vehicle was towed to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the software needed to be updated on several occasions. The contact was informed that the fuel pump, electrical system, and battery needed to be repaired. The dealer determined that the power control module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that installing and removing the software had caused the failure, and the technician was unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 122,984.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768484October 2, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The transmission control module recall was serviced and a diagnostic was paid for to ensure there was no outstanding issues with the transmission 300 miles later the transmission totally failed in forward gear and reverse. It will only go into park, no reverse and no forward gear, a complete electronic and mechanical failure 300 miles after a service! I CALLED Ford for assistance and they would only take a complaint. With no follow up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768281October 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission shifted unexpectedly to a lower or higher gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the transmission leadframe was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The contact associated the failure with the recall. The contact submitted the receipt for the prior repair to the dealer and informed the contact that a partial reimbursement was available for the cost of the part, but there was no reimbursement for the cost of the labor. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted by phone but declined to offer additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768011September 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The dealer informed the contact that the recall repair appointment was cancelled because the manufacturer had cancelled the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768071September 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767921September 29, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
Had recall 26S28 PCM reprogram done. After recall, check engine light on with code P0721, truck went into limp mode with wrench light after the gear quickly shifted down from a high gear. Dealer will not replace lead frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767382September 28, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 the failure, the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the residence and used another vehicle to purchase brake fluid for the vehicle. After refilling brake fluid reservoir, the reservoir was empty after test driving the vehicle. The owner attempted to move the vehicle out of the driveway; however, there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact then discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and associated the failure with the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure and the recall; however, the contact was informed that the part for the repair was on backorder and would not be available for almost two months. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767170September 26, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
Just over a month ago, I had my local dealership's mobile service come to perform the covered warranty reset on the powertrain module. Last week, while driving apx 40mph, vehicle went into what I now know was "limp mode" 3 times within a few minute span -- felt like vehicle shifted into neutral, wrench light came on, but did not stay on for more than a few seconds. Had a diagnostic appointment yesterday, and was informed that the molded leadframe and oss sensor need replaced, at a cost of over $1600, including the $233 I paid for diagnostics. Today I found my letter from July regarding Customer Satisfaction Program 26N04. Everything in the letter matches my vehicle's issues, but I am being told by Ford that because my vehicle is not displaying the "correct" code per the service bulletin, it is not eligible for free warranty repair. How is it not eligible? This is a confirmed problem with the entire part, but they don't want to fork over the money to repair a cheaply made component, so they are offering bandage fixes, and paring down the eligibility criteria so narrowly that nobody qualifies to have the problem addressed. This seems predatory and negligent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766840September 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While driving my 2015 F-150 in live traffic, the vehicle suffered an abrupt, catastrophic powertrain and electronic control module failure, resulting in an immediate engine stall and severe traffic hazard. Multiple cluster warnings (Check Engine, Cross Traffic, Hill Assist) illuminated, followed by a total mechanical shutdown into a permanent "No Start" condition. The truck was towed to a Ford dealership.The diagnosis by the certified Ford technician (Repair Order #5804) confirms the root cause mirrors the exact hardware defect covered under Ford Recall 26S / NHTSA Campaign 26V237000. The transmission internal molded lead frame and Transmission Range (TR) Sensor suffered a severe electrical short circuit due to thermal degradation in the fluid.Crucially, this failure triggered a sudden, uncommanded downshift that forced the transmission into 2nd gear at driving speed. This created a violent rotational speed shock that physically shattered the internal planetary gears and clutches. This severe mechanical explosion left the "EXCESSIVE METAL" found in the oil pan, completely destroying the transmission internals.Simultaneously, the internal short circuit back-fed destructive voltage directly into the PCM reference circuit, immediately blowing the 10-amp main power supply circuit (Fuse F93). Because the shorted PCM completely killed module communication ("NO COMMUNICATION WITH PCM"), the computer was physically incapable of saving diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) prior to replacement. The "TRANS TR SENSOR CODES" only surfaced once a new PCM was installed to restore communication. Ford is wrongfully denying my $8,581.23 recall reimbursement of my transmission and pcm solely because the defect itself completely destroyed the computer’s ability to log data before repairs began.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766898September 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with an abnormal sound. The transmission seized in fifth gear and failed to shift as needed, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed turbine speed sensor and internal lead frame failure. The contact was informed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall. The failure mileage was 163,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766921September 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from sixth gear into first gear. The powertrain warning light and Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated after the failure. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train), and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where a PCM software update and leadframe wiring harness replacement were performed; however, the failure persisted, and the dealer confirmed that the vehicle could not be test-driven due to a safety hazard. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to address the safety hazard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 186,214.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767002September 25, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My Ford F-150 had recall 26S28 performed by J Allen Ford through mobile service at my home. Before the recall, my truck was operating normally with NO transmission issues—no skipped shifts, hard shifts, unexpected downshifting, warning lights, or other symptoms. I arrived home 10–30 minutes before the technician and the recall was completed at my home. Approximately 1–2 hours later, I drove to the store and the truck immediately began skipping shifts, downshifting unexpectedly, and having hard/harsh shifts. None of these problems existed before the recall. The truck was then towed to J Allen Ford. They checked for codes, inspected the engine, and tested the transmission. They stated there were no lead-frame codes and said they believed the problem was internal to the transmission. The truck has now been at J Allen Ford for over a month. Both J Allen Ford and I contacted Ford Motor Company. I reached a Ford department that could potentially assist, and they also contacted J Allen Ford. I was told the recall department would not assist because there were no lead-frame codes. J Allen Ford also stated Ford would not provide financial assistance because of the truck's age. I understand that I cannot personally determine what caused the transmission failure. However, the timing is extremely concerning: my truck had no transmission symptoms before the recall and developed serious transmission problems within 1–2 hours afterward. **I am asking Ford Motor Company to help resolve this issue and repair my vehicle. I should not be left responsible for the cost of repairing a major transmission problem that did not exist before Ford's recall service was performed. I need Ford to investigate what happened and provide assistance in getting my truck repaired and safely back on the road.**
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766658September 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The contact stated that prior to receiving the recall notification, the vehicle experienced unexpected transmission downshifts into first gear while driving, and the vehicle failed to shift into first gear intermittently. The wrench warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the vehicle failed to shift into first gear, and it was diagnosed that internal transmission failure had caused metal contamination into the transmission fluid. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to address the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766343September 23, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I am writing to formally report a dangerous safety defect involving my 2015 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew Cab. While operating the vehicle, I experienced a sudden and total loss of control. Without warning, the gas pedal lost all tension, the truck abruptly downshifted and went into limp mode, and both the check engine and wrench warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. This loss of control while driving created an immediate and severe safety hazard. My investigation into this failure reveals a widespread pattern of similar incidents involving the transmission molded leadframe. It appears that the failure of this component frequently causes an output shaft speed sensor malfunction, leading to the exact dangerous loss of power I experienced Given the high frequency of these reports from other owners. This loss of control while driving created an immediate and severe safety hazard. Upon experiencing these symptoms, I promptly scheduled an appointment at my local Ford dealership. Despite the service department confirming that the transmission lead frame is failing, Ford refused to perform the repair citing that my specific trouble codes are not currently approved under their policy. This is unacceptable, as these symptoms are identical to those addressed in recall 26S28 and Ford has previously acknowledged that these specific codes are directlv related to this component's failure in other mode years. My investigation into this failure reveals a widespread pattern of similar incidents involving the transmission molded leadframe Given that my vehicle exhibits all the symptoms described in the existing recall, it is clear that this is a systemic manufacturing defect that Ford is failing to adequately address. I request that the NHTSA investigate this issue and Ford's restrictive repair criteria, as this defect poses a significant risk to myself and the public on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766395September 23, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission gear indicator of the instrument cluster will flicker. At the same time the transmission will cluck while changing gears. The issue occurs for a couple days and then goes away. At the same time the transmission temperature gauge will bounce 60-80 degrees. After some time the same issues occur. Searching online this appears to be related to the lead frame. There has been an updated lead frame, but only certain conditions/codes will result in replacement by Ford. I've had all the recommended software updates, but issue persists. Last update on 9/21/2026.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766083September 22, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The top rail that holds the sliding rear window came unglued. It appears that the installer did not use primer on the plastic trim piece before applying the urethane. It is a well-known, common factory defect. This is a danger because an unsecured window can fly forward after applying the brakes or in a collision. It would also be a danger to someone sitting in the back seat.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764629September 16, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH and towing a trailer, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted into second gear, causing the trailer to strike the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions, causing the vehicle to veer off the road. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed on each occurrence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on several occasions, but the dealer was unable to correct the issue. The contact stated that after the last occurrence, the vehicle became undriveable and failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train), which the contact associated with the failure. The dealer performed the recall repair at the residence; however, the failure persisted. The dealer determined that the transmission failed and needed replacement at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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