general problems of the 2015 Ford F-150 - part 2

151 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2015 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2015 F-150.

36 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2023

Panaramic moon roof collapse into cab, passenger side, when closing during rain event.

37 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2023

Vehicle has a catastrophic design flaw. If water enters the led bliss tail light assembly even in small amounts for anreason, including due to manufacturing defects, minor damage such as a crack, e treme wet weather, or wear and tear of seals, then numerous electrical failures occur of the entire warning system. This includes not only the tail lights, and blind spot backup and cross traffic systems, but catastrophic failure of all dashboard door and window controls. The vehicle cannot be easily unlocked including with remote, climate and accessories cannot be controlled. They vehicle can barely be operated and great expertise and expense required to return the vehicle to proper service. This has happened twice to this vehicle in 2022. Both times it was from minor damage to the taillight lens. Water entered the connectors for a network system which is critical to numerous vehicle safety and critical systems which are completely digital. The part required replacing is available only from a dealer as an oem part and cost $500 plus labor. Research shows this is a widespread confusing problem, which renders high end models nearly inoperable with uncontrollable systems other than basic engine functions and subjecting consumers to great inconvenience and expense. The manufacturer does not appear to have offered recall services and only will repair or replace if the item fails under warranty. Under any interpretation this problem is a gross failure in engineering and safety. What other vehicles with a minor taillight problem have failure of a majority of systems? so many codes are thrown that the average technician and consumer must bear great expense to repair for diagnosis, and then replacement with extremely expensive parts only available from dealer.

38 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2023

We are not sure what component or system failed or malfunctioned. The truck is available at this time for inspection, there wasn't much left of the truck after it caught on fire. The passengers in the truck were in danger, because they didn't realize the smoke they were smelling was coming from the truck they were riding in. It was not until one of the passengers said his arm was hot, it was then they realized the truck was on fire. The fire seemed to have started under the seat. I am not sure what caused it. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to this incident. The vehicle has been inspected by the insurance company, in which the truck is a total loss. The sheriff office and fire department were on the scene.

39 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2023

The truck shuts off at red lights. This is not the feature for gas saving. The engine completely dies. This is extremely dangerous. You are stuck in running traffic until it starts back up. The Ford dealer said there are no service bulletins and they've never heard of it. But the f150 forum is full of examples, and Ford is not aware or fixing the issue. This happens several times a week.

40 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2023

The o ring on the transmission cooler lines failed causing a loss of transmission fluid. This was hollered by a failure of the lead frame. There was a recall issued for the 2009 - 2014 model years for this problem. It affects the 6r80 transmission and the 2015 model year has the same transmission.

41 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2023

Hitch receiver cracked along input joints. Occurred most proximal portion between the chain connection openings.

42 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2023

I am not sure this is the place for this, but here goes. . My truck dropped my phone connection I tried to reload it, I deleted it and tried to re-install it. The truck told me it was looking for "bt". I called to sync and they walked me thru a few things and said I need an upgrade, I have a 5. 8 and I need a 5. 11 program. My radio is a basic radio, no navigation nothing special. So I took it to the dealer and they tell me I need a apim and the price is off the charts. I am not sure if this all is connected, but I also have problems with the radio controls on the steering wheel on an intermitten basis. I apologize if this is not the place for this complaint but I had to start some place, please advise where I might go from here. I don't feel an 8 yr old truck should be having issues like this already.

43 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2023

Panoramic sun roof sticks or wont open. I went to open it and heard a crack. It looked like the arm cracked. I taped it up because of the rain and now I am trying to fix it myself before the rain starts again. It has had many issues since I bought the vehicle brand new in 2015. I have never asked anyone to look at it because every experience I have had with this truck at the dealership has been very bad. The sunroof has been broken for about 9 months now. I found an online Ford forum as I was searching on how to repair this and found out there are many more of us with the same issue. That is how I learned about this website. I never knew I could report an issue, and there have been many with this truck.

44 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2023

A mechanic confirmed the truck has an issue with the speed sensor. On the daily, the truck will experience shifting issues, gets stuck in 3rd, and will not go past 5th. I have to turn off the vehicle and restart and it resets. I've read this is a known issue, and f150s for model years prior to and after 2015 have been recalled for this same thing. I also believe there are already a significant number of complaints for the 2015 model year for this exact issue. Please issue a recall.

45 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2022

I had the recall on the door/latches done in December 2021 and here we are again and the door latches are freezing. The door either won't unlock and open or if it open then the door will not shut and I have had to drive holding the drivers door closed. I have had Ford look at it and they kept the truck over a cold night and they saw the issue. They have told me to replace the cables and door latch which parts and labor is 800. 00. This to me is crazy because it's a known issue and me spending 800. 00 is not a guarantee they won't freeze.

46 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2022

Rear window defroster was emitting a burning smell (although it was not turned on) and overheated the rear glass causing it to bulge and shatter!.

47 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2022

Many many times have had an issue with the vehicle turning off in the middle of the road. There is no check engine light to take to a dealer to diagnose. I could be at a red light, waiting to turn, it turns off at any moment. I’ve researched hours as to what it could be, many people have the same issue with no solution. It is absolutely unsafe.

48 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2022

While trying to accelerate, my truck repeatedly lost all engine power with multiple alarms lighting up on the console. My only option was to gradually pull to the side of the road, shut off the truck and restart. Problem quickly got worse to the point that I was lucky to go a hundred yards before the problem occurred. Luckily, it was late in the evening without much traffic. I was able to coast down a hill and into the parking lot of a repair shop. This same situation occurred in 2020 and a Ford dealer identified a failed throttle body. Even though this seems to be a common problem, there was no recall or warranty so I had to pay to replace the throttle body. I now have to pay for yet another throttle body. Very serious safety issue losing control of a full size truck.

49 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2022

Left rear door will not lock--either electronically or manually. There is no warning or indication that it is not locked, except to observe the the lock indicator post does not drop when the locking the vehicle, (unlikely to be noticed). I recently discovered this only by pulling the outside door handle when the vehicle was locked, and it opened. I have not had this inspected, though it appears to be a failure of the lock actuator--unrelated to the water-related failures of previous complaints and recalls. This presents a safety risk for any passenger sitting next to that door--especially a child, since the child safety lock mechanism on this door will not function because the door will not lock.

50 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2022

While riding along the highway, lights came on something about a hill startt I wasnt driving on a hill also check service manual, truck slowed with no ability to press gas for movement. I had to get to the shoulder, which was very unsafe since I could not move at speed limit. I got to the shoulder and put it in park and shut it off. I could immediately start it again. Check engine light appeared and disappeared randomly. This happened more than a dozen times though I avoided the highway again. I took it to autozone which does a free diagnoses. Error p2112 which was throttle assembly. I have an extended warranty but it is not covered. My truck I now at the Ford dealership to be repaired. Since defect is not covered I must pay out of pocket, my rental is also not covered. Since repair shops are so busy, I have no idea when my vehicle will be returned to me.

51 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2022

I was driving and the wrench appears on my dash and the gears such as park drive manual etc disappeared on my dash. . There was no way to know what gear gear I was changing into.

52 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2022

Panoramic sun roof it has failed twice now. The date below is the second failure. It happened the first time right after I bought the truck. I had the Ford dealership fix it once and it has happened again. It costs a lot to get it fixed. Components break down inside sliding track causing sunroof to be lodged open. Once this happens, the sunroof sticks and can not be controlled (opened or closed) this seems to be major problem with 2015 f150's . Tons of complaints online. Yes, this is a safety issue.

53 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2022

The rear sliding glass window frame has come loose on my 2015 F-150 (4door), twice. It is a huge safety risk as the frame and middle glass window is left hanging causing potential danger for all passengers especially those seating in the rear of the cab. The issue has happened to several other F-150 owners. According to a window technician who fixed my window, he "see's this all the time," regarding 2015 and up F-150s. Also reference, my youtube channel, "me and car keys," videos entitled: 2015-2020 f150 rear sliding window fix https://youtu. Be/xh5k6mhmvjw Ford F-150 rear sliding window fix. . . Again!!! https://youtu. Be/w-vbz6wovsu under these videos, there are hundreds of comments worth of owners who have dealt with the same issue.

54 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2022

I auto started the truck and about 10 minutes into warm up the rear window shattered as I was putting items in the bed of the truck. Glass preceded to fall off the window, and there is still a residual burn electrical smell. I believe this is a result of the rear defroster. I have filed an insurance claim to replace the rear window. There were zero warnings, lamps etc. It sounded like a gunshot.

55 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2022

Our Ford vehicle would suddenly lose power as we were driving it and our wrench light came on. I had to pull over as best I could as everything stopped. It certainly could have put us in a dangerous situation at any time we were driving it. We did bring into a Ford dealer and it was diagnosed with a bad throttle body. It was repaired at full cost to us. We do not feel this was a problem caused by us and was, apparently,04/18/ a frequent issue with some Ford vehicles but never recalled. At this time, we are looking for reimbursement for the cost of the repair and labor.

56 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2022

On 2/26/22 I had to use the jack that was included with the truck to try to lift the rear passenger side wheel in order to change a flat tire. The bed of the truck was empty so the jack only had to lift the weight of the vehicle. This was the first time that I had attempted to use the jack. I placed the jack in the proper position as indicated by the user manual. After lifting the truck wheel approximately 2-4" the handle of the jack broke by twisting and shearing off below the hook. Stranding the truck on the jack. Using a floor jack I was able to extract Ford's car jack from under the truck noticing that the threaded rod in the jack was bent. This jack is a potential crush hazard as it is not strong enough to lift up the vehicle that it was included with when the vehicle is unloaded.

57 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2022

The rear passenger doors, more commonly the passenger rear door will not unlock. On several occasions I have had to repeatedly lock and then unlock the door system to eventually enable the doors to open. This poses as a potential safety hazard if the driver and/or front passenger were incapacitated. The rear passengers could potentially be trapped in the vehicle and unable to reach a safe distance in the event of a fire or water hazard.

58 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2022

Warped exhaust manifolds.

59 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2021

Door locks freeze and door won’t latch closed.

60 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2021

Oil pan is leaking and have been told that the reason is the oil pan material is subject to warping and creating a seal leak the cost is $1500. 00. My safety has not been put at risk . The repair is under way today. Deal has confirmed the problem. Deal inspected the problem. No warning light are on the vehicle for low oil. At this time the manurfacture is not replacing with a original part but need to use a part ( oil pan that is meal vs the composite one that is original to the motor. Conern is if the leak had gottin worse would it create a fire condition and lose of power /control at highway speeds. Kia had a oil pan recalls. Why not Ford? thei is effecting the 2015 to 2019 f150 with the 2. 7 ecoboost engines. My safty has not been.

61 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2021

I don’t know if this question qualifies in this section but I’m just trying to find out why my 12v outlets in my truck are not working and also the plug-in for my trailer hitch, neither of them are working. To the best of my knowledge I’ve checked fuses and couldn’t see anything blown. Thank you.

62 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2021

Sliding back window top trim fell off and window is hanging out this is a safety reason in my opinion because my grandchildren were in the backseat imagine what would happen if it was an impact with something who knows where that back window would’ve went. I had conversation on messenger with Ford. Ladies name was amelia and there is no recall on this item my truck is out of warranty so I will be responsible to have it fixed. Luckily this happened while sitting at a stoplight.

63 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2021

Vehicle would stall while driving, had to stop, park, turn off and turn engine back on. Engine would shake, and would put vehicle in limp mode, with no acceleration. Happened on major roadways and on a highway. Looked to see if others were having this problem, seems to be common for f150 owners as a throttle body issue. Had looked at and it is indeed a throttle body issue. Extremely dangerous.

64 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2021

In the 15 f150 the rear sliding window bracket becomes loose and falls down. If you do not notice it beforehand the sliding window will become a flying projectile in the event of a car accident or hard braking. This is extremely unsafe with car seats in the back seat. I've owned 2 15 f150s and they both did the same thing. It's just a matter of time before this becomes a serious incident.

65 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2021

I get all these errors and wrench sign and see the manual sign while driving and engine turns off and we have to pull over to safety even on freeways while traffic is behind u coming at 65 or 75 mph. It has happened more than 8 times , we took it to Ford dealer in September and they gave us 11/8/21 appointment that was 2 months far and we keep having the same problem and we think it is a big safety recall issue as lots of people are complaining about it in different Ford forums since 2014. We are wondering how come Ford has not recalled this issue yet ? after u turn off the engine on a busy freeway for 5 mins engine turns on and pulling it back on the freeway is a challenge and safety issue too and it gets worse when ac is on and temperature is above 78 . . . . It does it randomly and very frequently when ac is on. They are complaining for 6 years ! wow !!.

66 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2021

The power sliding glass window in the rear the top rail that holds the glass that slides has come loose allowing the glass to sag. It’s never even been opened. Why is it coming apart? how do I fix it.

67 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2021

Coolant hoses defect. I have had non stop issues with coolant hoses blowing out on the highway due to the couplings they use. Plastic is not designed to withstand heat from the coolant and the constant temperature changes. I have to replace the couplings every 6month plus the heater core hoses because of the failure of the plastic couplings they use there isn’t an aftermarket option that is not plastic either this is a real issue due to being stranded on the road and not to mention the issues of environmental damage due to the coolant leaking all over the ground!!!.

68 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2021

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start while turning the ignition switch. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission range sensor was faulty, and the lead frame assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 124,950.

69 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2021

On 7/30/2021, I was driving and the truck shut off. If another vehicle would have been behind me, it would have hit the rear end of my vehicle. This occurred twice within minutes apart. I have not taken it to a dealer but plan to tomorrow or Monday. The warning lamps that said service advancetrack, see manual with a wrench symbol, with an oil symbol and a temperature symbol under it in red, hill assist mode. The same thing occurred on 7/29/2021 twice as I was leaving work. I was going less than 15 mph. The engine coolant and over temperature also displayed.

70 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2021

My 2015 truck will occasionally lag in acceleration for no reason. It creates dangerous issues when going through intersections. It only has 56k miles . It should not be lagging like this by reasonable means.



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