Ford F-150 Complaints (2015)

1,746 consumer complaints on file.

#11490819October 25, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine coolant temperature and the check engine warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the failure had become frequent. After using a personal diagnostic reader, he retrieved two failure codes for the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor circuit. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor wiring harness, coolant sensors, and fuel seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall under VIN and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490393October 22, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
When using adaptive cruise control sometimes the truck will unexpectedly brake when passing large vehicles (Semi-tractor trailers, dump trucks, delivery trucks). Has only happened when passing large commercial vehicles on the left (US style, driver side left; my passenger side/other vehicle driver side facing each other) but not passenger vehicles. Happens in both night and day, and at random (doesn’t occur all the time). Has happened multiple times since buying vehicle used in 2019.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490391October 22, 2022
WHEELS
Some factory installed lug nuts swelled and deformed. This made some difficult to remove with tire iron and needed additional tools, and some impossible to know if they were tightened correctly afterwards. A lug nut socket would not fit correctly so a torque wrench could not be used to tell if nuts were tightened to spec.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489849October 18, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Many many times have had an issue with the vehicle turning off in the middle of the road. There is no check engine light to take to a dealer to diagnose. I could be at a red light, waiting to turn, it turns off at any moment. I’ve researched hours as to what it could be, many people have the same issue with no solution. It is absolutely unsafe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488395October 7, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while at red light and attempting to turn the steering wheel to the left when the steering wheel suddenly seized and continues to drive the vehicle forward. The contact stated that they had to apply an excessive amount of force to brake the locking of the steering wheel, however, this caused them to turn to the left an excessive amount. The contact stated shortly after when attempting to turn to the right the failure reoccurred. The contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. There were no warning lights. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who were not able to diagnose the failure, however, they did state the failure seemed to relate to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V279000 (Steering). The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488139October 6, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Good afternoon- Yesterday morning I was driving to work and had the defrost on. About 5 minutes later I starting smelling something burning. When I stopped at the gas station I noticed both sides of the rear window were all spiderwebbed/shattered, not the middle automatic one though. Can you please help? I’ve went to a dealership, called ford customer care and know one wants to help. This HAS TO BE A DEFECT, like a short in the rear defrost or something. Update-went to lindquist ford in Bettendorf, IA and service manager 100% confirmed without a doubt the window shattered due to a short in the rear defroster and said he sees this all the time. Unbelievable that this is not a recall. Please see website below https://fordauthority.com/2017/12/another-ford-f-150-owner-claims-the-rear-window-shattered-despite-no-impact
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487404October 1, 2022
ENGINE
Exhaust Manifolds warping. This issue is not only very disappointing that Ford hasn't addressed this issue but is a safety concern as well. This allows exhaust fumes to escape not only into the air but potentially inside the cab. This could result in serious lung issues and needs to be addressed. Thank you!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487290September 30, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH a loud wind noise was suddenly present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that the front driver side door had come unsecured and was not completely closed. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the failure was due to a front driver side door actuator malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the manufacturer extended warranty coverage addressing the issue had expired. The failure mileage was 151,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487293September 30, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Driving about 40 mph, truck down shifts abruptly them the gear selections light goes out and wrench light comes on. Approximately 15 seconds later wrench light goes off and everything is normal. Milage is 128838 today at 11:33. On 2 separate instances the gear sedation light went off and the truck was stuck in the gear it was in when it happened. I did not notice it and I stopped at a stop sight so I was taking of in approximately 3 or 4th gear. These occasions it did not occur but if on coming traffic were approaching it could definitely be an issue. I have the part ordered but it is on national back order. Ford should be made to extend the recall on these electronic transmissions and be made to put an emphasis on making these parts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487335September 30, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that soon after starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side curtain air bag deployed independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where the contact was informed that the air bag failure was related to corrosion located around the front passenger’s side kick pad area. Additionally, the contact was informed that the passenger’s side curtain air bag and the engine wiring harness and body harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case opened. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487168September 30, 2022
AIR BAGS
I started the the truck and the right siside airbags deployed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486776September 27, 2022
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
265/60R18 The tire is a LANDSAIL. The tires on all four wheels have started to fail their is a noticeable line where the belts have be gone to pull away. I had one fail one the right front and replaced both on the front replaced at time of failure, the same failure has happened with a tire with the size 255/70R16 on a different truck with the same failure by the same band. Their has been no unusual use of the tires but have started this with less then a year on them on average the top speed that the truck goes is 75
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486063September 23, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unsure of time of report but possible electrical issue with rear defroster. White electrical smoke and glass shattered while driving. Smoke filled cabin and was coming from passenger rear seat. Once seat was lowered the smoke was coming from behind the fiberglass so unable to see damage. The two connectors that go to the sliding glass are hanging freely and were sparking when seat was lowered. Rear defroster was on when issue occurred and smoke stopped once turned off. Vehicle has not yet been inspected, awaiting insurance claim. There were no warning signs, messages or symptoms of failure. Incident happened on 09/23/2022 at 7:40 AM while driving on interstate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484584September 15, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
While driving at posted speeds on open highway and in congested work zones, this F-150 experienced an Electronic Throttle Body failure 5 times between Rochester Hills, MI and Granger, IN on 9/13/2022. It happened again on 9/14/2022 in city two way traffic with no shoulder. In each incident, the vehicle went into limp mode with rough idle and had to be completely stopped, turned off and restarted in high traffic, hazardous stopping locations. This happened once before in the mountains in Utah, in a construction zone back on 5/02/2021. At that time, the check engine light did not stay on and Ford was unable to find a code. It did not happen again until 9/13/2022. These incidents put me and my family in danger with each episode. Ford is fully aware of this issue, has in the past and should notify owners of the potential issue and continue to make repairs available as a recall or extended warranty service issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484098September 12, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in inclement weather, the contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact stated that he checked the connections and the fuse and everything looked in order. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated the vehicle had experienced failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V451000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482936September 5, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
On Sunday, September 4th 2022 around 8:30PM , I was returning from a camping trip with my girlfriend. We were about 20 minutes away from home. We had the bed of the truck packed with our camping materials. Suddenly the low break fluid began to chime and warn us that it's low. I was driving my truck at the time. I was driving on the freeway going I-5 South. I was not aware of my safety being compromised by this warning my truck issued. As i was approaching a vehicle in front of me, i began to make the effort to slow my truck down so i would not get to close to the vehicle in front. As soon as i attempted to slow down, my brakes did not function as they properly should. Because my brakes did not function properly, this caused me to fully engage my breaks by pushing the break in as far as the truck allowed me to. Although i was fully engaging my breaks to reduce my speed, it was not enough to avoid a collision. I then had to engage the emergency breaks to slow down my speed. The break malfunction caused me to panic and fear for our safety. This incident almost caused me to collide & rear end the vehicle that was in front of me. I then decided to continue driving at a speed of 55MPH with my hazard lights to get my girlfriend and i home safely. I have done research on what may be the cause of my break malfunction. I found Ford issued a recall, Number 20S31. Their description of the recall explained exactly what happened to me. I'm unsure why my VIN number does not fall under their recall category. I believe their problem is larger than they anticipated. Someone who is unaware of this could definitely cause a life threatening situation to themselves and others. I personally do not feel 100% driving my truck at this time. I will be taking my truck to my local Ford Dealership to get my truck back on the road. Please look further into this safety issue further & assure Ford is taking proper measures for their customers safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482717September 3, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
My drivers side door just all of a unlatched (while driving) and now will not latch shut. This is definitely a safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482209August 31, 2022
POWER TRAIN
One of the transmission fluid lines that runs from the transmission to the transmission cooler located in the front grill of the vehicle broke completely off and released all of the transmission fluid from the system onto the highway. This resulted in the loss of power and unstable shifting of the transmission. The line breakage was not due to impact or any damage. It broke without warning. There was no indicator light or warning on the dash showing what had happened the vehicle just started shifting erratically and power was lost. The line snapped in a bend where the line changes from steel to rubber and then back to steel. I believe this is due to a poor design that places stress on the connectors that give way over time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481419August 26, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving and the wrench appears on my dash and the gears such as park drive manual etc disappeared on my dash.. there was no way to know what gear gear I was changing into.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481465August 26, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The rear sliding window and it's frame on my 2015 F150 keeps falling out. Ford used sticky tape to hold it in place but the tape does not last very long before it falls out again. The local Ford agency said Ford had no fix except total replacement (at great expense). Seems foolish to replace it if sticky tape is still the Ford "fix." I suspect that the changing temperatures may be part of the problem but the main problem seems to be securing a window frame with nothing more than double-sided sticky tape. This could be a safety hazard to a rear seat passenger or to the driver (or another passing vehicle) if the window frame departs during travel.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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