Ford F-150 Complaints (2015)

1,746 consumer complaints on file.

#11672034July 8, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672103July 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While parked and shut off at a gas station in Lakeside, CA, my 2015 Ford F‑150 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670999July 3, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR, ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670897July 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front passenger's side and seat heater and cooler were inoperable. The contact stated that upon inspecting underneath the passenger's side seat, the contact noticed that the module wiring was burned and melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the wiring and a connector underneath the front passenger's side seat had melted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670271June 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
electronic throttle body has failed and been replaced 2 times in 51756 miles. when failure occurs while in traffic truck engine loses power leaves me in dangerous situation. The latest time was [XXX] at 51756 miles in the mountains of Colorado. Repair done at Mike Maroone Ford of Longmont, Colorado. Feel this should be a recalled part. No prior warning before failure occured00 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669450June 26, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. In addition, the screen had turned black, but the alarm beeped as designed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668099June 20, 2025
ENGINE
Problem: Engine unexpectedly goes to idle speed after accelerating up to highway speeds. Cruise control was not engaged at time of failure. This has happened three times, all after a cold start up, and all within 2 miles of home. The most recent occurrence being 6-19-25. At time of failure, multiple warning screens come up on the dash, including "Hill Start Assist Not Available", "Service Advance Trac", "See Manual" (with a picture of a wrench). No check engine light comes on, and no error codes are set. Engine does not respond to accelerator pedal, engine will only idle roughly. When this occurs, the only remedy is to pull over to the side of the road, shut off the engine, then restart the vehicle. Each time this has happened, the engine starts and runs normally with all warning messages cleared from dash. Safety Concern: Unexpected loss of power can increase the likelihood of an accident, especially in heavy traffic. This truck is used frequently for towing, and an unexpected loss of power can create a loss of trailer control. Dealer Contact: Last September when this issue initially cropped up, the truck was taken to our Ford dealer for diagnosis. They kept the truck for approximately two weeks, driving it daily without having the issue reoccur. They performed diagnostics on electronic modules but found no concrete issue. Inspection: Truck has not been inspected by the manufacturer, only the dealer. Warning Lamps and Messages: "Hill Start Assist Not Available", "Service Advance Trac", "See Manual" (with a picture of a wrench)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668120June 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while towing a trailer and driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic trailer braking system erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The contact stated that minutes later there was a burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact removed the main fuse, and the electronic trail brake was released. The contact determined that the Electronic Trailer Brake Control Module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667180June 16, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping while downshifting from 5th to 4th gear while attempting to slow down, causing the rear tires to lock up momentarily. Additionally, the front differential made an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the forward clutch and the transmission were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,350.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667142June 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Broken clock spring
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667047June 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
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. About half the time when this happens it causes a rough "jerk" and could cause loss of control. If you must stop at a stop sign or stop light when this happens then you're impeding traffic just trying to get back up to speed after your stop, which could lead to an accident. This also causes the check engine light to come on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666921June 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Today, [XXX] while driving at highway speed this vehicle experienced a unrequested transmission downshift, from 6th to 3rd, causing unexpected rapid vehicle deceleration. I was located in the center lane of an Interstate and travelling at 70 mph when this incident happen which force the traffic behind me to take rapid accident avoidance actions. I did not hear any audible or see any visual warnings that this incident was about to happen. This vehicle will be taken to Starling Ford located at 3000 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, Fl 32780 on June 16, 2025. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666691June 13, 2025
ENGINE
Truck is at 135,000 miles and needs its 3rd oil pan due to faulty engineering. Ford is not covering repairs or offering assistance for previously repaired products. I bought truck certified pre-owned with extended warranty. The oil pan was cracked at that time and needed to be replaced at first service. On average oil pans are lasting less then 70,000 miles. How is this allowed to continue to occur.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666319June 11, 2025
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear sliding glass. The contact stated that the rear sliding glass frame had fractured. The fractured frame caused the rear sliding glass to push out from the frame. Additionally, the contact stated that due to the failure, water was entering into the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with the cost for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665991June 10, 2025
ENGINE
Intake manifold actuator fails prematurely. Code P2007 and P2005
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664834June 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission is downshifting at high speeds unexpectedly and without apparent cause. Ford has issued a recall already for the same year and model for the same issue, but my VIN is not associated with the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664446June 2, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This vehicle was purchased by a friend with the factory tow package. No modifications were made before my purchase three years ago. I installed a factory brake controller for a travel trailer I purchased. The software was enabled with Forscan, and the dealer updated the software to the latest available. Even with a new seven way plug, the truck displays "trailer disconnected" when using the slide brake and also never shows any output when braking. The brakes do engage but very mildly. The travel trailer brakes normally on my other vehicle. There are no fault codes and no obvious connection issues. The dealership today said they do no know the cause and would likely be unable to resolve it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664467June 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
At highway speeds, under moderate acceleration, the vehicle downshifts unexpectedly. It causes sudden loss of torque. Has happened when trying to overtake and caused sudden vehicle deceleration in the passing lane, which is dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663810May 29, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
On or around May 28, 2024. My husband and, I were going to a recital. He was already in the truck.I told him. Pick me up at the mailbox.( I had mail to go in box).I started walking down the driveway(paved). The next thing, I was on the cement screaming. I had been hit, with the truck. My husband ran to help. He said, he didn’t see me. And, the beepers ( sensors)didn’t go off.Rescue was called, checked me out. Did not transport. But, I went to hospital later. Bruises and a broken right arm. Several weeks went by. I really didn’t believe the sensors,didn’t work.We were in a parking spot. But, the truck in reverse. Waited for people to go by. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t. We did see people on the camera. Recently, I was behind the truck again. The sensors did not go off! We are very cautious now. Aware of the problem. Why hasn’t this truck been in the recall lists?. The accident was visible on our ring. I have video. But could not figure out to download. I can sent by email.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11663418May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The transmission jumps gears at any speed, I was researching the topic and saw the NHTSA is probing some F150s for a similar problem. And I was wondering if my vehicle was in the affected line of production.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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