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CarComplaints.com Notes: We aren't rating the 2015 F-150 as "bad" yet, but there is an early trend of complaints about the transmission shifting roughly.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,533 miles

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2015 Ford F-150 fuel system problems

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2015 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #64

Aug 252023

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The throttle body will randomly get stuck either shut or open and when this happens the truck goes into a -??limp-?? mode that makes the truck lose all power. There is no warning of when it will happen or to get your vehicle checked. If this were to happen pulling into traffic it could cause a serious wreck since you cannot get the truck to accelerate in any way. This problem has been reproduced numerous times.

- Stillwater, PA, USA

problem #63

Jun 292023

F-150

  • miles
My 2015 3.5l ecoboost had the Exhaust manifolds replaced back in 2018 when my truck had 51,909 miles on it and now at 90,000 miles the new manifolds warped and snapped off a stud bolt to which the American Fork Utah Ford Dealership said that since it was over a year ago even though it was a known issue that was covered under warranty I will have to pay out of pocket over $2,000 per manifold... this is a known issue with the manifold warping and causing exhaust leaks when the stud bolts snap off. Ford needs to recall this design flaw and pay for the fix.

- American Fork, UT, USA

problem #62

Jun 192023

F-150

  • miles
at 63000 miles in June 2021, randomly while driving, it presented warning "Hill Start Assist unavailable" and other traction control warnings, , throttle goes to idle in traffic, vehicle coasts and dies. Key off & on restarts it. Code P2112. Ford dealer replaced throttle body motor under extended warranty on June 3, 2021. MotorCraft Part has 2 year warranty. On June 17, 2023 (14 days out of part warranty), at 93,000 miles truck does identical behavior. Starts & runs fine, presents warning with random frequency (4 times this morning) at various speeds from 30 mph up to 75 mph in freeway traffic. Throttle goes to idle, truck coasts at 3-5 mph until ignition key recycled. happened this morning at 65 mph on freeway in construction zone with no safety shoulders. VERY dangerous!!!

- Loveland, CO, USA

problem #61

May 132023

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving with my family the truck gave several error messages and a check engine light. I pulled over immediately because the truck lost power and the stability control started shaking violently. I was able to safely maneuver out of traffic, but I cannot imagine what would have happened if I was on a busy highway instead of a small side street. Apparently this is an issue that has been fairly common with Ford from what I have seen online. The vehicle is at the mechanic now for repairs. He has determined that the Throttle body needs to be replaced.

- Willard, UT, USA

problem #60

Feb 212023

F-150

  • miles
My 2015 Ford F150 has 108K miles. While driving on 2/21/23, the engine started missing, several engine warning light began illuminating. I was able to pull to the shoulder and stop the engine which was missing badly. After allowing the engine to completely stop and turning the ignition off, I allowed it to settle for a moment, then I restarted the engine. I placed it in gear and attempted to drive again, but the same missing and instrument cluster faults recurred. At this point, I had it towed to Loveland Ford, in Loveland Colorado. After evaluation, I was notified the Throttle Body had failed which also caused the instrument cluster faults. Upon reading about the Throttle Body, one of the articles indicated this has been and issue for Ford F150 years 2014 -2016 produced in Dearborn and Kansas, but that Ford had voluntarily repaired vehicles with issues via extended warranty when reported. My vehicle falls in the date range and was produced in Dearborn. This is a very dangerous condition and had this occurred on a busy highway, would be a danger to me as well as other vehicles.

- Loveland, CO, USA

problem #59

Aug 202020

F-150

  • miles
Failing Exhaust manifold and studs

- Overton, NV, USA

problem #58

Aug 072022

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Throttle Actuator control system error (Hill Start Assist Not Available/Service AdvanceTrac). Vehicle lost accelerator power at highway speed in traffic. Traveling at highway speed without the ability to accelerate resulted is difficulty exiting to the shoulder when vehicle lost acceleration. Computer code error P2112 was later diagnosed with subsequent check engine light. This is a known problem. As such, Ford had issued a temporary Service Bulletin 16B32B for this issue on various models. However this narrow window for repair is not adequate for the issue at hand.

- Dittmer, MO, USA

problem #57

Oct 152021

F-150

  • miles
The fuel economy for my truck is not working at the best I-€™ve have gone from medium gas mileage to poor (at its best) 18-20 mpg - 10 or less

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #56

Jan 022022

F-150

  • miles
Unknown: On 1/2/2021 at approximately 11:30pm, we were awakened by neighbors to warn us that our home was on fire. Neighbors witnesses an explosion from our truck, that blew up most of the Ford F-150 and cause major damage to my van next to it. The fire department has investigated the explosion and listed cause of fire to Be electrical issues from the Ford F-150. Thankfully no lives were lost, but would like to see that This be investigated to avoid loss of life as a preventative measure.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #55

Aug 282021

F-150

  • miles
Went into 'limp mode'. Advance track, hill descent warnings. Wouldn't throttle. stopped going downhill. Known Throttle Block problem.

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #54

Apr 062021

F-150

  • 94,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The following has happened multiple times. I am driving in top gear (5th or 6th) at approximately 55 mph. I attempt to pass someone and suddenly lose acceleration as I press the accelerator pedal. The transmission seems to go limp. After a few seconds my acceleration returns.

- Niceville, FL, USA

problem #53

Mar 222021

F-150

  • miles
The capless fuel cap flap is allowing air into the tsnk csusing the check engine light to come on. I know numerous Ford vechicles having the same problem. I feel Ford should recall these problems.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #52

Jan 142021

F-150

  • 47,500 miles
I have A2015 F 150 with 47,500 miles. I was driving on the highway when the engine just stopped. I was able to get to the shoulder without getting hit. When I tried to start the truck it would crank but wouldn't start. I ended up calling my mechanic he tried to jump it didn't start. He towed the truck to the shop, he ended up changing the fuel pump and fuel pump module. I looked up the problem on the internet and found many other Ford truck owners had the same problem. I contacted Ford they said there is nothing they can do. My mechanic said the pump should not go bad with the mileage my truck had. What happened could have lead to an accident.

- Solvay, NY, USA

problem #51

Dec 212020

F-150

  • 200 miles
Truck fault code flashes and truck shuts down into safe mode. Three times it occurred while driving on freeway at 70 mph and the fourth time it happened in an a side road doing 35 mph. Every time the same thing happened, the truck shut down in safe mode showing fault codes. I would stop, it would idle very rough, I was not able to move it as it would not rev or let me increase RPM. I would have to shut off truck, turn it back on, it would reset and drive like normal. Took to courtesy Ford four times to diagnose and they could not find anything, I bought a code ready and the truck went into fault code and safety mode again, the code read P2112. Ford found tsb 16-0139 applied and replaced throttle body and charged me $496.95 for repair. 2015 Ford F150 with 58K miles.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #50

Dec 172020

F-150

  • 58,000 miles
The vehicle went into "limp mode"

- Grantsville, UT, USA

problem #49

Nov 132020

F-150

  • 78,000 miles
Vehicle stalled while driving at low speed. Dealer found fuel pump sending unit and module had failed and needed to be replaced.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #48

Nov 252020

F-150

  • 78,680 miles
P0316, P0300 and U0140-00 codes popped up.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #47

Oct 302020

F-150

  • 78,718 miles
My wife was driving vehicle and dash started flashing "hill start assist not available", "service advanced trac" and the wrench icon started displaying on console. Vehicle vibrated heavily slowed down in a "cripple" mode no matter how hard gas pedal was pressed. She pulled over, turned the ignition off and waited 5+ minutes before restarting. It re-started with engine light lit. In order to get it to dealer, she had to drive approximately 15 miles. Vehicle drove ok for a bit and then exhibited similar behavior 4 more times, including once going up the conejo grade between camarillo and newbury park where a big rig had to take evasive action to avoid hitting her when the Ford F150 suddenly and uncontrollably slowed down. Had the semi driving not been paying attention, he could have easily hit her. Ford dealer diagnosed as bad throttle body on 11/2/2020 same vehicle had exhibited brake loss due to faulty master cylinder (now a recall) in August of 2019.

- Newbury Park, CA, USA

problem #46

Oct 062020

F-150

  • 55,000 miles
While traveling on the highway at 70mph, my vehicle went limp, abruptly shook as I pulled over to the shoulder to avoid a collision. My indicator lights lit up like a christmas tree..."hill assist", "service advancetrak" " the "wrench" adn my check engine light remained on. Terrified, I got stopped, took the keys out and had it towed to the nearest dealer. Their diagnosis was that it was a throttle body failure. My service manager requested that I call Ford customer care. I did that immediately following the diagnosis with my repair being above $650. After a week of research, Ford came back and stated that they would not help me out at all. There are recalls for the specific problem including an extended warranty for 10 years and 150,000 miles, however I was told that I could not receive any help for the same part. I experienced a preknow condition with a part on my truck that was faulty with myself to blame. If I had known any of this I would have never purchased the vehicle.

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #45

Aug 162020

F-150

  • 73,344 miles
Truck engine goes to rough idle while driving, have to shut engine off, restart. Never know when this might happen or at what speed. Local Ford dealer unable to find problem.has happened several times

- Alamogordo, NM, USA

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