repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
NewRisk. Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,753 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford F-150, most often about the power train. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-331 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ford F-150 has problems
1,753 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
441Power train11 crash/fire/injury
299Service brakes10 crash/fire/injury
266Engine6 crash/fire/injury
176Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
148Structure9 crash/fire/injury
146Vehicle speed control6 crash/fire/injury
84Steering
77Visibility/wiper
75Fuel/propulsion system
36623 other systems51 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 441 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 299 | 10 |
| Engine | 266 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 176 | 10 |
| Structure | 148 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 146 | 6 |
| Steering | 84 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 77 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 75 | 3 |
| 23 other systems | 366 | 51 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2015 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Engine
Risk. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
Risk. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
Risk. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of…
repaired · 2018 Q4
Doors: latch
Risk. If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Front: anchorage
Risk. An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Risk. A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Steering
Risk. If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Frame and members: underbody shields
Risk. A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
95kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 173 power train complaints. 53% were reported before 100,000 miles.
19under 30k miles92under 100k miles81100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
27 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,200 – $5,000
Engine
19 owners mentioned a cost$1,321median
Middle half: $602 – $2,100
Service brakes
13 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $900 – $1,400
Unknown or other
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $550 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other F-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score
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5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford F-150, and the recalls they led to.
- Champion Ford Edinboro / Steering ShaftNo recall
- Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-upLed to recall 26V-237
- Seatbelt Pretensioner FireLed to recall 18V-568
- Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-upNo recall
- Brake Master Cylinder FailureLed to recall 20V-332
In owners' words
What F-150 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle (2015 F-150) has the recall for Powertrain control module pcm reprogramming. Truck recall has no solution yet. The truck can downshift to 2nd gear at highway speeds. This is a known issue and ford is working on fixing it. I am submitting a complaint because I am worried about safety and…
i went to lombard Ford in [XXX] on XXX because my vehicle was downshifting hard and asked them to make the repair. They said that ford was anticipating a recall but that I coud have them reprogram my vehicle in accordance with TSB 16-0015 and submit my reimbursement to [XXX], In XXX ford send me a…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, causing the wheels to lock up. The failure was recurrent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the…
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