Ford F-150 Complaints (2015)

1,746 consumer complaints on file.

#11747484June 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 yet available. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, with the check engine and the power train warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the failure was associated with the recall. The dealer informed the contact that the recall remedy would be available on June 30, 2026. Upon returning to the dealer, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available, and another diagnostic test was needed, which the contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted several times, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746083June 23, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Truck does not shift the gears when in drive but will in manual mode. No communication to the transfer case. Wrench light on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744950June 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the transmission failed to shift out of 5th gear, with the check engine warning light illuminated and the wrench warning light was activated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed with leadframe failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 183,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745004June 18, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, the tires were dragging, and the engine temperature was high. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's father performed a diagnostic scan on the vehicle and retrieved a diagnostic trouble code indicating a PCM and engine cooling system failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the coolant hose was replaced, and coolant was added to the vehicle; however, the failure recurred while leaving the dealer 5 minutes later, and the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer, and it was determined that the coolant temperature sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure might be related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744507June 16, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted or shifted hard on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be taken apart to be diagnosed; however, no diagnostic trouble code was retrieved. Additionally, the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where the transmission, the transmission valve body, and forward clutches were replaced on separate occasions; however, the failure persisted. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and advised that the recall covered the powertrain control module software update, which might not fix the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 108,164.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744509June 16, 2026
POWER TRAIN
This recall has not been handled by Ford Motor company. My transmission is getting destroyed and starting to sound awful from the random downshifts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743643June 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I was on the highway and my truck suddenly decreased speed rapidly. Luckily I was able to pull onto a side road and get to safety but it was extremely dangerous and scary situation. The dealer has confirmed the symptoms fit the issue with the recall. Since Ford does not have a fix for this solution yet until July 1 my vehicle is unable to be driven or repaired leaving me stranded without a vehicle. However, this is a very concerning safety issue and my family could have been severely impacted traveling on the highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743655June 12, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The truck has sporadically gone into “limp” mode for 6+ years. In the last 4 weeks it has happened a total of 6 times while driving. On Tuesday 6/9/2026 it happened while leaving a driveway. I was able to disconnect the battery and let the throttle body reset. I reconnected the battery, it started and drove without problems. I connected a loaded horse trailer, drove approximately 12 miles and it happened again, this time on a two lane road with a soft , uneven shoulder going from 60 miles per hour to 8 miles per hour very quickly. I was able to turn on my hazard lights and pull onto the grass, but only about 5 inches off the 60 mph road. In order to reset the throttle body, I disconnected the battery again, disabling the hazard lights while vehicles passed by narrowly colliding with us several times. The check engine light was illuminated, but I was not in a safe place to scan the truck. It usually disappears after resetting the throttle body, but did not this time. After 10 minutes, I heard the throttle body click, it started up and I drove another 15 miles when it happened again. This time at a temporary stoplight with no shoulder. I was able to scan the computer and the P2111 code was displayed. I reset the throttle body again, drove 5 miles and it happened again. I was able to navigate to a safer area, reset the throttle body again and drive less than two miles home. On 6/11, after letting the truck sit for two days, I started it with no issue to move the trailer and it happened again. I tried resetting the throttle body again and if did not work. The P2111 code is still showing and the throttle body will not reset. The truck is currently inoperable. It will only idle, roughly, and pressing the accelerator pedal had no effect on the truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743403June 11, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle began randomly downshifting while driving causing the wheels to lock up. Would have to pull over and shut the vehicle off. Showed Engine code for lead frame which I had replaced but ford does not want to reimburse me because they have not released an official remedy for the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743478June 11, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact called on behalf of his son who owned a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the "malfunction" indicator was illuminated, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted while there was ice on the road, and the front center of the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact's son was pronounced deceased at the scene and the vehicle was pronounced totaled at the scene. The air bags were deployed. A police report was filed. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#11743376June 10, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The vehicle lost power rolling from a stop sign, felt like it was trying to shift but wouldn’t then went into limp mode, drove fine the next day. The faulty lead frame is failing, it has no other cause. I refuse to drive and put myself and others in danger to prove it. The dealer said they couldn’t cover it because the code is not covered in the recall, they recommended a new valve body or transmission, they didn't even say why. They were able to recreate it wrench light. P2704 is the code they claimed with the 2 leading causes are valve body, they said my fluid was clean and the vehicle has up to date service with no previous sign of wear, or the lead frame going out, the ACTIVELY recalled part. I tried contacting ford directly and they refused assistance beyond “tow it to a different dealer” and then ended the conversation. It is a safety issue that I will not wait to have break if there is clear signs of it happening.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742962June 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My truck experienced a sudden downshift and loss of power, it threw a p2704 at the dealership but I don’t trust this dealership as they quoted me for a new transmission shortly after that, I tried calling the ford service line and they did not pickup, I went to their contact and they said to tow it to a different dealership for a second opinion, it is a severe safety risk and it is certainly the failing lead frame based on the trucks condition and service record, the service advisor online then ended the chat with me after I asked for a supervisor. I am not going to harm myself or others waiting for my truck to prove it has a critical failure waiting. I have a clear service record up to date with nothing that would point at a valve body, the next thing in row that would throw that code, and I refuse to pay out of pocket for something caused by the broken recalled part. I can either continue to drive it till it fails or have it replaced now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742989June 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently shifted gears and stalled. The wrench and oil can was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742652June 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2015 Ford F-150 experienced a sudden, dangerous loss of throttle power while driving, forcing an emergency stop on the side of the road. The vehicle is now locked in a hard electronic no-start/no-crank condition. We diagnosed the vehicle and pulled active, stored trouble codes P0706 and P0707 for the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS).This failure matches the exact defect described in NHTSA Campaign 26V237 / Ford Recall 26S28. However, Ford Corporate and the local dealership (Washington Ford in PA) are actively refusing to provide an emergency diagnostic scan, towing, or physical parts replacement, claiming they will not honor the remedy until June 30th. This has left a hazardous, disabled vehicle stranded on my property. They have acknowledged this meets the criteria of the safety recall but want me to pay for the towing of the disabled vehicle, diagnostics, and repair upfront including the lead frame which the recall notice specifically states should be replaced because the codes were thrown before reprogramming.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742040June 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently down shifted. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the transmission independently accelerated into a higher gear. The power train warning light illuminated. In addition, opening the front driver's side door, the contact noticed water draining at the bottom of the door well. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received recall notifications, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train)however the parts were unavailable, and NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches, Locks,Linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741816June 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, the unexpectedly shifted from sixth to second gear. The wrench warning indicator illuminated after the incident occurred. The vehicle was pulled over to the side while malfunctioning and then the vehicle was able to drive properly. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741826June 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact recieved notice of a NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving on two occasions at approximately 25 MPH the steering wheel became stiff and the power train warning light illuminated and he felt the vehicles gears changing. during the first occasions he continued to drive the vehicle, during the second occasion he parked the vehicle at his residence. The vehicle was turned off during the second occasion, however when he attempted to restart the vehicle, the vehicle did not turn on. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at his residence where it was diagnosed starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The mechanic then made the determined that the transmission range sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed it was diagnosed that the transmission range sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741866June 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a . The check engine light illuminated, while driving, the vehicle shifted to a lower gear unexpectedly and the turbo began to make a noise., the RPM's rapidly increased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741344June 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Recall 26V237 / Ford 26S28** Vehicle 2015 Ford F 150 VIN: [XXX] Recall Reference NHTSA Recall: 26V237 Ford Recall: 26S28 Summary of Safety Issue My vehicle has begun experiencing the exact defect described in Recall 26V237. The truck has twice downshifted unexpectedly to a much lower gear while traveling at approximately 35–40 mph. Both events caused abrupt deceleration and a momentary loss of rear wheel traction. Events • Two unintended downshifts in the past two weeks • Speeds approximately 35–40 mph • Abrupt wheel speed reduction consistent with recall description • Rear tires briefly slid until speed decreased • “Check Engine” light illuminated • Powertrain warning indicators present Diagnostic Findings My independent mechanic retrieved five powertrain related error codes. He confirmed the codes align with the recall condition and that the downshifting behavior is consistent with a transmission control module fault. Safety Concern The recall notice states that this defect “may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.” Because the issue has already occurred twice at moderate speeds, I am concerned that a recurrence at highway speeds could lead to loss of control. Remedy Delay Ford and my local dealer (Colorado Springs, CO) informed me that the software remedy will not be available until June 30, 2026. The recall notice states that the remedy is “not yet available.” Current Status Given the active defect, warning lights, and repeat occurrences, I believe the vehicle may be unsafe to operate. I am considering parking the truck until a remedy is available. Request to NHTSA I am reporting this because: • The defect is already occurring • The recall remedy is delayed • The vehicle may be unsafe to drive • I want this documented in case the issue is more widespread or requires interim action I am requesting NHTSA review this case and determine whether additional guidance or action is appropriate. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740571May 28, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated when leaving a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where a diagnostic tester was attached, however the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however the parts were unavailable. The contact stated tht because of the unrepaired recall repair, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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