2015 Ford F150
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 399 of 1,699 complaints (23%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 1,527 in 2014 to 1,699 in 2015.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | vs. 2015 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,300–4,800 | 3,300–4,800 | 2,850–3,650 | 2,950–3,900 | 2,850–3,900 | |
| Combined MPG | 13–19 | 13–19 | 17–22 | 16–21 | 16–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 12–17 / 16–23 | 12–17 / 16–23 | 15–19 / 21–26 | 14–19 / 19–25 | 14–19 / 18–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 470–675 | 464–675 | 409–519 | 413–558 | 411–555 | |
| Complaints filed | 2,980 | 1,527 | 1,699 | 2,039 | 1,433 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 18 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 77 | 38 | 50 | 56 | 42 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 35 | 16 | 13 | 25 | 21 | |
| Injuries reported | 64 | 36 | 80 | 48 | 34 | |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F150 have?
14 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Ford F150?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 399 of 1,699 NHTSA complaints (23%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford F150 get?
EPA rates it 17–22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Ford F150?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,650 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 409 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 451 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 437 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 498 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 453 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 471 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 463 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 (high) | 519 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 279 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 399 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System | 78 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 171 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| Brakes | 334 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 83 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 58 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 54 | 19 | 2 | 28 | 2 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 173 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 222 | 7 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 113 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 206 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (14)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 26V237000 · Apr 14, 2026
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT · Campaign 21E027000 · Apr 13, 2021
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · Campaign 20V332000 · Jun 9, 2020
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE · Campaign 20V098000 · Feb 21, 2020
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE · Campaign 19V278000 · Apr 10, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
ENGINE · Campaign 18V894000 · Dec 20, 2018
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · Campaign 18V568000 · Aug 31, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · Campaign 17V652000 · Oct 17, 2017
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER · Campaign 17V526000 · Aug 29, 2017
Defect: 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."
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.
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · Campaign 17V331000 · May 22, 2017
Defect: 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."
Consequence: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
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.
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · Campaign 15V867000 · Dec 22, 2015
Defect: 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."
Consequence: An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · Campaign 15V614000 · Sep 30, 2015
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
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.
STEERING · Campaign 15V279000 · May 12, 2015
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · Campaign 15V251000 · Apr 28, 2015
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.