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2015 Ford F-150 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Ford F-150 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,427 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Ford F-150, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Ford F-150 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,427 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-150, describing incidents dated January 5, 2015 to August 6, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 307 complaints
  • Engine 252 complaints
  • Power Train 198 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 167 complaints
  • Structure 142 complaints
  • Electrical System 135 complaints

Of the 1,427 complaints on file, 40 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 1,427 complaints, owners report 78 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11679062 · Filed

    Transmission down shifts while accelerating, slips when starting from a dead stop, and shifts extremely hard when shifting. It is a safety risk especially when pulling out at an intersection, as it stops (or will slip) in the middle of the intersection. It has not been confirmed by the manufacturer…

  • ODI #11677416 · Filed

    Galvanic corrosion of transfer case.

  • ODI #11677147 · Filed

    I have 80,000 and my transmission went out driving up a mountain road No waring light no over heating it just stop going . My shop believes it was from the factory the trans pump went out.I see your looking into this year for trans problem.

Read all 1,427 complaints

Owner-reported

2015 Ford F-150 mileage at failure

1,014 of the 1,427 complaints on file for the 2015 Ford F-150 give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Service BrakesMedian 50,000 milesMiddle half 35,000–75,000 milesBased on 271 complaints
EngineMedian 70,000 milesMiddle half 50,000–115,000 milesBased on 155 complaints
Power TrainMedian 80,000 milesMiddle half 50,000–120,000 milesBased on 97 complaints
StructureMedian 30,000 milesMiddle half 12,000–50,000 milesBased on 117 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Ford F-150 in 5 investigations. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control

NHTSA #26V237000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported April 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 1,392,935 vehicles

Repair completion: 19.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26S28 · Owners notified July 24, 2026 · Vehicles built starting March 12, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

Safety consequence

Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

Upper Ball Joint May Be Installed Incorrectly

NHTSA #21E027000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Ball Joint · NHTSA notice

Reported April 12, 2021 · Tenneco Automotive

Potentially affected: 2,394 vehicles

Repair completion: 9.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 5, 2021

Defect description

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

Safety consequence

An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Brake Master Cylinder May Leak into Booster

NHTSA #20V332000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice

Reported June 8, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 292,311 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 20S31 · Owners notified October 28, 2020 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Safety consequence

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 greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Damage To Block Heater Cable May Cause Fire

NHTSA #20V098000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported February 21, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 13,854 vehicles

Repair completion: 99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 20S08 · Owners notified April 9, 2020 · Vehicles built July 31, 2014 – October 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

Safety consequence

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire

NHTSA #19V278000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported April 8, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 131,068 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 19S11 · Owners notified May 31, 2019 · Vehicles built July 25, 2014 – November 17, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Safety consequence

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode

NHTSA #18V894000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2018 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 410,289 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 18S45 · Owners notified June 3, 2019 · Vehicles built March 18, 2014 – November 17, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Safety consequence

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 risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

NHTSA #18V568000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice

Reported August 31, 2018 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 1,619,112 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 18S27 · Owners notified September 28, 2018 · Vehicles built March 12, 2014 – August 23, 2018 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Safety consequence

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Doors may Open while Driving

NHTSA #17V652000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported October 16, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 1,101,107 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 17S33 · Owners notified October 12, 2018 · Vehicles built March 12, 2014 – December 31, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

Safety consequence

A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Left Rear Seat Belt may Detach/FMVSS 210

NHTSA #17V526000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other · NHTSA notice

Reported August 28, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 117,423 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 17C12 · Owners notified December 8, 2017 · Vehicles built July 20, 2015 – June 16, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety consequence

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 injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Door may Unlatch in a Side Impact Collision

NHTSA #17V331000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported May 22, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 14,410 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 17C09 · Owners notified July 13, 2017 · Vehicles built March 18, 2014 – April 1, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Safety consequence

If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Seat Belts may not be Anchored/FMVSS 209, 210

NHTSA #15V867000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice

Reported December 22, 2015 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 2,590 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 15C17 · Owners notified February 12, 2016 · Vehicles built January 22, 2015 – March 17, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 210, " Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety consequence

An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C17.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Unexpected Braking using Adaptive Cruise Control

NHTSA #15V614000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Adaptive Cruise Control · NHTSA notice

Reported September 30, 2015 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 33,481 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 15S29 · Owners notified October 25, 2015 · Vehicles built March 18, 2014 – August 6, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Safety consequence

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Steering Intermediate Shaft may Separate

NHTSA #15V279000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported May 12, 2015 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 8,963 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 15S17 · Owners notified May 22, 2015 · Vehicles built March 19, 2015 – March 30, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 19, 2015, to March 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.

Safety consequence

If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S17.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loose or Missing Underbody Heat Shields

NHTSA #15V251000 · Structure — Frame and Members — Underbody Shields · NHTSA notice

Reported April 28, 2015 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 73 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 15S12 · Owners notified May 13, 2015 · Vehicles built January 30, 2015 – January 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured January 30, 2015, to January 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.

Safety consequence

A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S12.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Ford F-150 model years

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