2015 Ford F-150: recalls and complaints

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• 26V23700014 Apr 2026Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 20V3320008 Jun 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist
• 20V09800021 Feb 2020Engine
• 19V2780008 Apr 2019Engine
• 18V89400018 Dec 2018Engine
• 18V56800031 Aug 2018Seat Belts / Pretensioner
• 17V65200016 Oct 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 17V52600028 Aug 2017Seat Belts / Rear/Other
• 17V33100022 May 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 15V86700022 Dec 2015Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
• 15V61400030 Sep 2015Forward Collision Avoidance / Adaptive Cruise Control
• 15V27900012 May 2015Steering
• 15V25100028 Apr 2015Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields

1. 26V237000Received 14 Apr 2026. 1,392,935 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jul 2026.

2. 20V332000Received 8 Jun 2020. 292,311 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Oct 2020.

3. 20V098000Received 21 Feb 2020. 13,854 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S08. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Apr 2020.

4. 19V278000Received 8 Apr 2019. 131,068 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 May 2019.

5. 18V894000Received 18 Dec 2018. 410,289 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S45. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2019.

6. 18V568000Received 31 Aug 2018. 1,619,112 units.

   Seat Belts / Pretensioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S27. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Sep 2018.

7. 17V652000Received 16 Oct 2017. 1,101,107 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17S33. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 2018.

8. 17V526000Received 28 Aug 2017. 117,423 units.

   Seat Belts / Rear/Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17C12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2017.

9. 17V331000Received 22 May 2017. 14,410 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17C09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jul 2017.

10. 15V867000Received 22 Dec 2015. 2,590 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

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

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15C17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Feb 2016.

11. 15V614000Received 30 Sep 2015. 33,481 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Adaptive Cruise Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

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

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S29. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Oct 2015.

12. 15V279000Received 12 May 2015. 8,963 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2015.

13. 15V251000Received 28 Apr 2015. 73 units.

    Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

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

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 May 2015.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2015 Ford F-150
• All 2015 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 33.

Complaints that report a crash

50

Complaints that report a fire

13

Injuries in the complaints

80

Deaths in the complaints

3

Date of the newest complaint

30 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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2. 19870
3. 19890
4. 19900
5. 19913
6. 19923
7. 19937
8. 19946
9. 19952
10. 19962
11. 199714
12. 19988
13. 19997
14. 20006
15. 20018
16. 20022
17. 20034
18. 20045
19. 20053
20. 20064
21. 20072
22. 20081
23. 20092
24. 20101
25. 20116
26. 20124
27. 20133
28. 20148
29. 201513
30. 201613
31. 201717
32. 201818
33. 20199
34. 202011
35. 202129
36. 202223
37. 202313
38. 202411
39. 202513
40. 20265
41. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-150?

5,137,616 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-150 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 169 recall campaigns for the Ford F-150, model years 1984 to 2027. 13 of them name the 2015 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2015 Ford F-150 name most often?

Power Train: 414 of 2,258 component mentions, or 183.3 per 1,000. For all 2015 vehicles the figure is 125.6 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Ford F-150 open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 5 that name this model year.