Reliable Auto DB

2015 Ford F-150 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Ford F-150 holds 1,707 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 120 per year. That is more complaints per year than most F-150 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 90. NHTSA has 14 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission, Upper ball joint, and Brake master cylinder.

2015 Ford F-150
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Complaints

1,707

Per year

120

Recalls

14

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (399 of 1,707), then Service brakes (299) and Engine (264). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 50,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 24,000 and 78,709 miles. Those filings include 50 that report a crash, 13 that report a fire, 45 that report an injury, and 2 that report a death.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 F-150 has 1,531 complaints, 70 per year, and the 2016 has 2,048 complaints, 165 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Ford F-150. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (14)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2026-04-14 · NHTSA campaign 26V237000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 1,392,935
Recall suspension, front, control arm, upper ball joint 2021-04-12 · NHTSA campaign 21E027000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 2,394
Recall Brake master cylinder 2020-06-08 · NHTSA campaign 20V332000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 292,311
Recall Engine 2020-02-21 · NHTSA campaign 20V098000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 13,854
Recall Engine 2019-04-08 · NHTSA campaign 19V278000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 131,068
Recall Engine 2018-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 18V894000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 410,289
Recall seat belts, pretensioner 2018-08-31 · NHTSA campaign 18V568000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 1,619,112
Recall latches, locks, and linkages, doors, latch 2017-10-16 · NHTSA campaign 17V652000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 1,101,107
Recall seat belts, rear or other 2017-08-28 · NHTSA campaign 17V526000
Summary 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."
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.
Vehicles affected 117,423
Recall latches, locks, and linkages, doors, latch 2017-05-22 · NHTSA campaign 17V331000
Summary 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."
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.
Vehicles affected 14,410
Recall seat belts, front, anchorage 2015-12-22 · NHTSA campaign 15V867000
Summary 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."
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.
Vehicles affected 2,590
Recall forward collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control 2015-09-30 · NHTSA campaign 15V614000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 33,481
Recall Steering 2015-05-12 · NHTSA campaign 15V279000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 8,963
Recall structure, frame, underbody shields 2015-04-28 · NHTSA campaign 15V251000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 73

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (1707 total)

Powertrain
399
Service brakes
299
Engine
264
Electrical system
163
Speed control
137
Structure, body
127
Steering
83
Visibility and wipers
77
Fuel and propulsion system
75
Seats
42
Air bags
35
Wheels
34
Seat belts
26
Electronic stability control (ESC)
21
Latches, locks, and linkages
20
Latch
18
Engine and engine cooling
17
Exterior lighting
15
Structure
13
Suspension
9
Adaptive cruise control
8
Forward collision avoidance
7
Lug nuts
7
Visibility
7
Automatic emergency braking
6
Back-over prevention
6
Hydraulic brakes
6
Rear automatic braking
6
Sunroof
6
Adaptive and mobility equipment
5
Blind spot detection
5
Speedometer and odometer
5
Tires
5
Warnings
5
Door
4
Throttle body
4
Assist
3
Automatic transmission
3
Brake master cylinder
3
Cruise control
3
Manifold and muffler
3
Parking brake
3
Trailer hitch
3
Windshield
3
Frame
2
Hoses and fittings
2
Hub
2
Pedals and linkages
2
Seat heater
2
Side or rear glass
2
Trailer brake controller
2
Transmission control module
2
Tread
2
Windshield wiper
2
ABS warning light
1
Accelerator pedal
1
Air brakes
1
Air conditioner
1
Camera
1
Catalytic converter
1
Critical fasteners
1
Electronic latch
1
Engine control module
1
Exhaust system
1
Fire-related
1
Fuel level sensor
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Gear position indicator
1
Hydraulic brakes, fluid
1
Instrument cluster
1
Interior lighting
1
Radiator
1
Rear
1
Rear window
1
Rotor
1
Sensor
1
Switch
1
Tail lights
1
Tailgate
1
Throttle
1
Turbocharger
1
Warning
1
Wheel speed sensor
1
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Crash-flagged

50

Fire-flagged

13

Injury reports

45

Death reports

2

Of the 1,094 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 50,000 miles. The middle half fall between 24,000 and 78,709 miles.

Complaints filed per year

76201513020161532017202201823820191532020722021932022952023119202416020252162026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH and towing a trailer, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted into second gear, causing the trailer to strike the rear end of the vehicle.…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-16
  • "I am reporting a potentially serious safety issue involving my 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 2.7L EcoBoost (129,610 miles at recall service; now approximately 130,155). On XXX, Orchid Isle Ford in [XXX] performed recalls 24E03…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system, Electrical system · filed 2026-09-15
  • "The technician from the local Ford dealership came out to fix NHTSA recall 26V237 on 8/7/26. The fix for this was to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module software. My husband got into his truck 3 days later,…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-14
  • "While driving on the [XXX], close to [XXX], throttle response was lost on the vehicle. Immediately put the hazards on, turned them off momentarily to indicate a turn off to the shoulder, traffic was right behind me,…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system, Powertrain · filed 2026-09-13
  • "My 2015 Ford F-150 experienced multiple sudden downshifts at highway speeds 75 mph and then started downshifting at lower speeds. Heavy clunking heard and wrench warning lamp came on with a very general warning message…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Speed control · filed 2026-09-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $3250
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive flex-fuel 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive flex-fuel 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 15 22 18 MPG $3600
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive flex-fuel 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive flex-fuel 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 21 17 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

13th generation, 2015–2020
Body styles Pickup truck
Oil 5W-20 (3.5L Ti-VCT/3.3L V6, 5.0L V8); 5W-30 (2.7L/3.5L EcoBoost, 3.0L Diesel) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/70R17 to 275/55R20
Towing capacity 13,200 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 17V-652 (Ford campaign 17S33) covered approximately 1.1 million 2015-2017 F-150 trucks (and 2017 Super Duty) for side door latches that could freeze after water gets into the latch, or a bent or kinked actuation cable; either condition can result in a door opening while driving although it appears to be closed. Ford's remedy inspected the door latch actuation cables and installed water shields over the latches at no charge. Separately, NHTSA recall 26V-237 (Ford campaign 26S28) covers 2015-2017 F-150 trucks built with the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission for degradation of the electrical connections in the transmission lead frame from thermal cycling and vibration, which can make the Powertrain Control Module momentarily read an incorrect Transmission Range Sensor position and command an unintended downshift, at most from 6th gear to 2nd. The resulting abrupt wheel speed reduction could cause the rear tires to slide.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Ford F-150 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Ford F-150 holds 1,707 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 120 per year. That is more complaints per year than most F-150 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 90. NHTSA has 14 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission, Upper ball joint, and Brake master cylinder.

What are common problems with a 2015 Ford F-150?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (399 of 1,707), then Service brakes (299) and Engine (264). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 50,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 24,000 and 78,709 miles. Those filings include 50 that report a crash, 13 that report a fire, 45 that report an injury, and 2 that report a death.

Is the 2015 Ford F-150 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 F-150 has 1,531 complaints, 70 per year, and the 2016 has 2,048 complaints, 165 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Ford F-150 been recalled?

The 2015 Ford F-150 has 14 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Ford F-150?

Owners have filed 1707 complaints about the 2015 Ford F-150 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Ford F-150 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Ford F-150 is 19.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Ford F-150?

2009-2014 is the 12th generation, 2015-2020 is the 13th generation (first all-aluminum body), and 2021-present is the 14th generation.

Does the towing capacity apply to every F-150 trim?

No. The listed figure is the generation's best-equipped maximum (specific engine, cab, and Max Trailer Tow Package); a base XL or Raptor will tow significantly less.

Is the F-150 Lightning included in this data?

No, the F-150 Lightning EV is tracked as a separate model in this catalog; this page covers only the conventional gas and hybrid F-150.