2015 Ford F-150 Problems

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 catastrophic engine failure if this issue continues.

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 letter stating a remedy was available. to address the situation. I sent them the invoice for the reprogramming totalling $194.44. I have made repeated calls to them to seek my reimbursement and I never get a response. they have indicated that I will receive an email, a letter, and calls back from a supervisor. To date, I have not received any of the above. I am only seeking my $194.44 for the work performed by the ford dealer. my name is [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact's husband owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While the owner was driving 45 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake warning light became displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle failed to stop while depressing the brake pedal. The driver was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. Despite the failure, the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the residence and used another vehicle to purchase brake fluid for the vehicle. After refilling brake fluid reservoir, the reservoir was empty after test driving the vehicle. The owner attempted to move the vehicle out of the driveway; however, there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact then discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and associated the failure with the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure and the recall; however, the contact was informed that the part for the repair was on backorder and would not be available for almost two months. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

I have contacted Family ford in netcong NJ on two separate occasions to address recall Manufacturer Recall Number20S31 NHTSA Recall Number20V332 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Initially in 2020 I was on a waitlist; I followed up a few times and never heard back. Recently I contacted them again to address a second recall and schedule the work for Sept 6th. I received a call from their scheduler stating the above parts were on backorder for several months and said I would be put on a waiting list. I asked what specific part number was on order but she had no information but stated it could be 6 to 9 months and she was unable to follow up with me when it was available. After our call I did a search on their parts inventory and the brake booster, o-rings and gasket were all in stock and available for pickup that day Saturday August 22nd 2026. It is clear that they are intentionally delaying the installation of the of this critical stopping component.

After owning the truck since it was new and always having it serviced at a Ford Dealership we are told that the engine needs to be rebuilt after only having 38K miles on the truck. This is due to a Ford engine defect. It had to be towed to the dealership.

Leaks oil from oil filter. Can’t screw on tight enough to prevent oil from coming through. Driver side door doesn’t latch properly slight shift went opening and shutting. While driving air comes in around the door and you can feel it try to open.

On 9/25/2026, I made an appointment with a Ford Dealer to receive a fix for NHTSA saftey recall 26V237 on 10/7/2026. Before 10/7/2026 Ford paused the recall. In their own notice Ford says this problem could result in loss vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash. They do not rule out that a crash could occur at high speed. It appears that before the pause, they applied a software fix to many vehicles which caused new problems. They should make a serious effort to effect a solution even if it requires replacing hardware.

Had recall 26S28 PCM reprogram done. After recall, check engine light on with code P0721, truck went into limp mode with wrench light after the gear quickly shifted down from a high gear. Dealer will not replace lead frame.

While driving my 2015 Ford F-150, the vehicle experiences a severe and hazardous transmission defect. The transmission unexpectedly drops out of gear while in motion, resulting in an immediate loss of power and acceleration. Simultaneously, the 'D' (Drive) gear indicator light on the instrument cluster goes dark, and both the wrench warning light and check engine light illuminate, forcing the vehicle into an unsafe limp mode. This vehicle is subject to active safety Recall 26S28 / NHTSA 26V237 regarding unintended transmission downshifts and Transmission Range Sensor signal loss. I contacted an authorized Ford dealership to have this federally mandated safety recall performed. However, the service department explicitly refused to execute the recall repair, stating that the recall procedure does not solve the problem and makes it worse. The dealership is refusing to perform the required safety service, leaving my vehicle unrepaired and creating a dangerous ongoing safety hazard on public roads

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). Ford Campbell sent a technician to the residence on August 9, 2026, to perform the update. While driving, the power train warning light was displayed. The technician arrived at the residence again to repair the vehicle. There was lag while driving, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. While driving 25 MPH, the power train warning light was displayed. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Ted Russell Ford Kingston Pike (8551 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919); and the vehicle was towed to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the software needed to be updated on several occasions. The contact was informed that the fuel pump, electrical system, and battery needed to be repaired. The dealer determined that the power control module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that installing and removing the software had caused the failure, and the technician was unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 122,984.

Leaks oil from oil filter. Can’t screw on tight enough to prevent oil from coming through. Driver side door doesn’t latch properly slight shift went opening and shutting. While driving air comes in around the door and you can feel it try to open.

I can have the vehicle available for inspection. I have to hold the truck door shut while driving it when the issue happens. There has been no confirmation of the issue by a dealer or independent service center. There has been no inspection of the problem by the insurance company, manufacture, police or others. This year during cold weather the issue started. I bought the vehicle used. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a 2015 f150 and when it gets cold i can open my driver's side door, but when i go to close the door, it won't latch.   The inside door handle is really loose, like it's not attached to anything.  Once the vehicle heats up, the door handle gets stiffer, like it is connected and I'm able to close the truck door.  This only happens when it's extremely cold outside.  I was told by a ford dealer that this is not a recall door actuator problem.  They think it may be the door cable that connects to the inside door handle.  They stated it may or may not be a warranty replacement and not a recall.  They say it would be around $149 to diagnose the door problem, and if it's not a warranty replacement, I will have to pay the diagnosis cost and repair cost.  They say the only way to know if the door repair is under warranty is for them to go inside the door and diagnose.   So this is my concern.  I have an extended warranty on the truck and it runs out at 147,000 miles.  I'm at 144,000 miles.  If I take the vehicle to them and they take the door apart and then say it's not a warranty or recall issue, this could cost a lot of money.  With all the problems that the F150 has with the door lock problems when the temperature gets cold, it seems to me that Ford should know right away that my truck door problem is a common problem and it should be covered immediately under a recall or warranty.  I bought the truck used.  Let me know your thoughts on this.

A/C shuts off after 30-45 minutes of running cold. It’s clear from the amount of condensation after I park, that the evaporator core is freezing due to a faulty temperature sensor

The contact owns a 2015 FORD F-150. The contact stated a mechanical failure regarding the vehicle's sunroof feature. The contact stated that the sunroof fails to retract or close fully on its own. To achieve a complete closure, the contact must manually apply significant force to the glass panel. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,479.

I am writing to express my serious concern about a power steering failure in my 2015 F-150. Within the last few weeks, it began losing electronic power steering assist intermittently. The loss of assist happens suddenly, with no warning light or message on the dash. When it happens, the steering becomes extremely heavy and difficult to turn, and it can happen at any speed. The vehicle is very hard to steer without power assist, and becomes a serious risk to avoid an obstacle, hold my lane in a curve, or make a necessary maneuver in traffic. A sudden loss of steering control like this can easily lead to a serious accident, with the risk of injury or death to me, my passengers, and others on the road. Because of this I have already had a close call. The power steering went out while I was making a right turn at a traffic light on a major road. The truck drifted wide into the oncoming lanes, and I had to brake hard to avoid a collision. I pulled over and turned the truck off. When I started it again, the power steering seemed to work, and I was able to drive to the nearby Ford dealership to ask about the problem. Because I was about 30 miles from home, they advised that the best thing I could do was to get the truck back to my local dealer. When I brought my vehicle to my local dealer, the service department confirmed that recalls and bulletins exist. However, they told me that my truck's VIN does not fall within the affected range. This is the pattern I have seen every time: the power steering returns after the truck is restarted, but then goes out again at random, with not warning, and with no way for me to predict when. It is clearly not normal for a power steering system to fail on a vehicle with only 60,000 miles. A steering system is a critical safety component and should be expected to last well beyond this mileage. A failure this early points to a defect, not ordinary wear and tear,

Pulling into traffic the truck suddenly shifts from fifth gear to second causing the vehicle to suddenly slow which makes getting slammed in the rear by another vehicle highly likely. At high speeds on the highway it becomes dangerous to change lanes and expect the truck to maintain speed. This problem is occurring frequently now so an accident is likely to occur. I want a loaner until Ford fins and makes the fix available.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a software update was performed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, following the recall repair, the fuel economy was reduced and the transmission experienced intermittent hard shifting. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a tune-up and spark plug replacements; however, the spark plugs had been recently replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 249,948.

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 and 26S28 (Service Order XXX). Before this recall service, I had never experienced the engine-stalling problem described below.Since the recall work, my truck has unexpectedly shut off more than six times. While slowing for a traffic light, the RPM smoothly drops and the engine quietly shuts off. I do not have to be completely stopped. I must put the transmission in Park and restart the truck, after which it generally operates normally. The truck also intermittently takes longer than normal to start. No check-engine light appears when it stalls.There was also a previous frightening incident on Saddle [XXX] before the recall service. While transporting a truck full of girls to a volleyball game, the truck unexpectedly and rapidly downshifted. A wrench warning briefly appeared. We turned the truck off and restarted it, and the warning disappeared. Recall 26S28 is relevant because it addresses an intermittent Transmission Range Sensor signal to the PCM that can cause unintended downshifting. I returned the truck to Orchid Isle Ford on XXX. They could not reproduce the stall during an 8-mile test drive and found no active codes. Their testing found fuel-pump pressure/injector readings, battery, and compression were normal. The vehicle continues to stall.The battery was recently replaced and the fuel pump was replaced XXX.I cannot establish that the recall programming caused the stalling, but the timing is concerning. I have also found reports from other 2.7L EcoBoost owners describing low idle/near-stalling after PCM updates, including reports associated with 24E03.I request that NHTSA investigate whether PCM programming, 24E03/26S28, Transmission Range Sensor/PCM communication, or related powertrain issues could cause shut INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 56 MPH, the hood was bouncing and the hood became unsecured and flew open, covering the windshield, and the windshield was cracked. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle onto the shoulder of the roadway and subsequently had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact stated that the hood latch appeared to be locked in place; however, the support bar had no tension nor screws missing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired because the contact was unable to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

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.

Pulling into traffic the truck suddenly shifts from fifth gear to second causing the vehicle to suddenly slow which makes getting slammed in the rear by another vehicle highly likely. At high speeds on the highway it becomes dangerous to change lanes and expect the truck to maintain speed. This problem is occurring frequently now so an accident is likely to occur. I want a loaner until Ford fins and makes the fix available.

1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I really thought that it was me, the one that caused this problem by gently pressing the gas pedal when the transmission was downshifting and approaching a traffic light is when this condition always occurred and the transmission was kicking or having dificulties of downshifting. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? NO 3.Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? NO 4.Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NO 5.Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO My truck have less than 40,000 miles.

This is a supplemental complaint to my earlier report regarding NHTSA Campaign 26V237 / Ford Safety Recall 26S28. The recall remedy (PCM software update) was performed at W.C. Sanderson Ford in Healdsburg, CA on XXX. The original downshift defect recurred within weeks, including a near-miss where I nearly lost control of the vehicle with my [XXX] son inside. Since then, I have had the vehicle independently scanned twice, including a full all-systems diagnostic scan. The scan shows a communication fault (U0401, "Invalid Data Received From PCM") present across five separate control modules: ABS, Airbag/Occupant Classification System, Power Steering Control Module, Tire Pressure Monitoring/Body Control, and the engine module. The scan's own assessment recommends repairing CAN-BUS wiring and connections. I believe this network-wide wiring fault may be the actual underlying cause of the condition recall 26S28 was intended to fix — the recall's software update assumes a signal-loss problem can be resolved in software, but if the root cause is physical wiring, the remedy would not correct it. This would explain why the defect recurred so soon after the software update was installed. A second code, P2112 (Throttle Actuator Stuck Closed), also appeared spontaneously while the vehicle was parked. This code is documented in Ford's own Technical Service Bulletin 16-0139 (issued 2018), indicating Ford had prior knowledge of related fault patterns on this vehicle range. Of particular concern, the Airbag/Occupant Classification System is affected by the same communication fault. This system governs airbag deployment behavior based on occupant detection, and my son rides in this vehicle regularly. The vehicle is currently not safe to drive. I am requesting NHTSA evaluate whether the 26S28 remedy adequately addresses the underlying defect, given evidence that a wiring-level fault — not solely a software issue — may be the true root cause. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)

The clock spring in the steering has failed causing the airbag to no longer work on the driver side. The cruise control turns on and shuts off on its own. Sometimes won’t even let you set it. Volume controls no longer work. Horn no longer works. Steering has a clicking catching sound now when turning. Steering controls no longer light up and none of the buttons work.

While removing child care seats from the back-right passenger seat, I noticed an unusually loud tingling sound from the lower anchor point of the seat belt. Upon inspecting it, I noticed that the bolt anchoring the bottom part of the seat belt was completely unscrewed and was only being held on by the tension of the seat belt. Once unbuckeled, the bottom anchor of the seat belt came out completely. There were no special circumstances to cause the seat belt bottom anchor to come unscrewed beyond normal use. Component is available for inspection upon request. The issue has not been brought to the attention of the dealer or manufacturer. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than the owner. The unscrewing of a bolt that is critical to the proper function of a seat bealt through normal use and without any indicators or warnings creates serious unsafe conditions that could result in harm to oneself or others.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, white smoke was coming from the base of the driver's seat belt clip. The contact stated that the air bags warning light illuminated with a message that the driver's side door was opened; however, the door was not open. The contact's son was able to safely pull the vehicle to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the local dealer. The contact related the failure with an unknown recall; however, the manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 191,845.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and attempting to activate the right turn signal, the indicator failed to operate as intended. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of water inside the taillight assembly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the taillight assembly needed to be replaced due to condensation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

It's the same issue as Recall Notice 22S02/NHTSA Recall 22v011. The replacement part is MR3Z-7583-A 1X ($2-$5 part with 30 second install), but they do not show it under parts for my truck, they would prefer to sell me the whole brake pedal assembly ($50+ part and labor probably diagnosis charge in addition to part replacement). The part becomes brittle and breaks. This caused dead battery, 5 hours from home, due to lights staying on, allowed me to start and put truck into gear without touching the brake, lost acceleration between 45 & 50 mph, cruise control would not turn on and message presents that hill assist is not available.

Unknown my truck at 65 to 69 shakes crazy bad and everybody i talk to says theirs does as well and Walter's Ford in pikeville ky has no clue y it is doing it therefore they couldn't fix it and it it's dangerous to drive

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a snap and cracking sound coming from the front driver’s side wheel. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway and parked. The contact exited the vehicle and performed an inspection. The contact noticed that the front wheel had detached, and the ball joints were fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured axle. The contact was informed that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed of the recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E027000 (Suspension) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at highway speeds, there was a hissing sound coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front driver side wheel hub and vacuum line to the integrated wheel end (IWE) actuator were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Tire: P265 / 60 R 18 On June 25, 2023 at 1100 hrs, the left rear tire began shedding chunks and immediately had catastrophic tread separation. This caused a temporary loss of control narrowly missing collision with other vehicles. When the tread separated at least one large piece did not tear free and acted like a flail significantly damaging my vehicle (left read qtr panel and truck bed). This sudden tread separation was a significant safety risk to me and my passengers. Vehicle was inspected and tires rotated 1 week prior to the incident by a qualified mechanic. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the incident. Mechanics inspected the damage and tires and noted that the matching tire on the pax side shows signs of possible tread separation. Insurance Co was notified and assessment is scheduled.

The component is the 6R80 transmission; the transmission is not available for inspection as i purchased an entirely new unit through ford. After having ford service department technicians perform the recall service, my vehicle began shifting erratically over the course of a few weeks. When I reached back out to the service department I was told- "It will take time for the vehicle to go through a re-learn procedure." I was instructed to give it a few weeks. After about 2 weeks the vehicle began shifting erratically between 6th and 3rd gear at highway speeds. It would randomly hold gears and then skip multiple gears; these issues began and progressed drastically in a span of 2 days. After this issue occured i took the vehicle back to an authorized Ford service department only to be told that the vehicle would need a new transmission and that the update would force the vehicle to "clear/reset, the system after every shutdown." Furthermore the vehicle would only display an error or warning light momentarily before locking the transmission in gears 3-5. At which point the warning light would disappear, after the "limp" mode. Once in this "limp" mode the vehicle would again randomly downshift in 1st or 2nd gear and then jump to 6th.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the transmission suddenly downshifted, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. During the failure, the wrench warning light illuminated, and the vehicle entered Limp mode. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where a code reader retrieved a DTC indicating the torque converter was stuck in the off position. The vehicle was later towed to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the transmission overheated and required replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train), which confirmed the VIN was included. The contact associated the failure with the recall. The failure mileage was 144,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front passenger's side and seat heater and cooler were inoperable. The contact stated that upon inspecting underneath the passenger's side seat, the contact noticed that the module wiring was burned and melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the wiring and a connector underneath the front passenger's side seat had melted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.

CPSC: 2015 FORD F150 SUPERCEW LARIAT: CONSUMER STATED AFTER A LONG TRIP WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT SET TO MAX COOLING, THE CHILD'S HAND BECAME HOT WHILE TRYING TO RETRIEVE THE BOOK FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SEAT WAS ALSO ON A HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 132F FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *SS