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2015 Ford F-150 engine problems

284 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
284
of this car's complaints
16%
typical mileage
65,000
crashes
2
recalls
3

Which part fails

  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    3
  • Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
    1
  • Exhaust system
    1
  • Engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
    1
  • Engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
    1
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford F-150 engine problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Ford F-150 engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Check engine light 127Loss of power 92Stalling 60Engine failure 31Misfire 25Won't start 14Overheating 13

Related recalls

EngineReported February 21, 2020 · 13,854 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 20V098000 · Recall details

EngineReported April 8, 2019 · 131,068 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 19V278000 · Recall details

EngineReported December 18, 2018 · 410,289 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 18V894000 · Recall details

What 2015 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Engine · WA

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.

Filed Oct 25, 2026 · Body, Engine · KY

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.

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Engine · 89,000 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle emitted a loud chirping sound and an exhaust odor entered the cabin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fractured exhaust manifold stud bolts and a warped exhaust manifold requiring replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · HI

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Sep 13, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · SD

While driving on the [XXX], close to [XXX], throttle response was lost on the vehicle. Immediately put the hazards on, turned them off momentarily to indicate a turn off to the shoulder, traffic was right behind me, with some fast movers. “Hill start assist not available” was displayed on the main panel and “trac off”/ traction control. Below approx 10 mph the vehicle started shaking violently and we came to a stop. Turned the vehicle off and started looking in the manual and online for associated issues. Was able to restart the vehicle with no annunciated issues and continued driving at a cautious speed. A few minutes later the same issue arose. Had to pull over and reset the vehicle. By this time we had committed to taking the vehicle to the Ford service center on the interstate and made it there after occurring 4-5 more times where we had to pull over during the worst time of day, avoiding traffic on the on/off ramps. We had to use heavy braking once as we were disabled and there was another disabled vehicle also pulled over and we had to stop before them with enough safety clearance. We made it to Ford. According to SB 16B32B, our truck qualifies for an expired recall based on the [XXX] plant and the production date. Ford produced P2112 code for throttle body issues. We paid for the repairs. Requesting a re-inquiry of SB 16B32B. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · OH

See attached document for complaint

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Engine · OH

When driving down the highway the vehicle downshifted abruptly and the engine started shuddering and shaking at a high speed. I was forced to pull over on the side of a busy highway in a 70mph section. A Ford dealership in the area inspected the issue and stated that the engine was blown after only ~150,000 miles. The transmission wrench and engine light came on prior to the incident but would turn off after a few minutes and both lights turns on during the incident. The circumstances described in Safety Recall Notice 26S28 / the federal safety agency Recall 26V237 occurred during the incident but a blown engine was not covered in this recall. However, the vehicle experienced an unexpected sudden downshift and then the engine malfunctioned.

Filed Aug 4, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NY

The timing belt/chain is failing on F-150 trucks and multiple people have sent in issues. i think from 2015-2018. It looks like you are already looking at other Fords with same issue. what i was told is that there could be sudden stalling: If the timing is thrown off or the chain snaps, the engine cuts out instantly. Losing power steering and engine power while driving in traffic creates an immediate crash hazard. Severe Misfires and Power Loss: A slipping chain causes rough idling, violent shaking, and an inability to accelerate which happened to the truck. Due to this i had to get mine fixed in June of 2024 i have attached the invoices. I tried to upload invoice but said there was an error

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in an unknown recall, and the vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the valve body and several other unknown components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Engine · LA

Ford issued 4 codes for campaign #26S28 (PCM recall). Numerous owners are being denied warranty/safety repairs due to “other codes” appearing after computer update. Same limp mode, same sudden downshifting and will cost us (and many others) thousands in repairs because Ford put out faulty repairs. We will be paying 1800 for 2 codes NOT included but for a part that is integrated with the lead frame. MANY others are documenting similar circumstances online. My 16 yr old child will be driving this vehicle. I have filed numerous complaints under my case number with Ford should their “cheapest fix” cause additional issues.

Questions about the 2015 Ford F-150 engine

Does the 2015 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 284 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Ford F-150, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2015 Ford F-150 engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford F-150 engine?

Yes, 3 recalls: 20V098000, 19V278000, 18V894000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-150 have bad engine?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most engine complaints are 2018 (591 complaints), 2013 (567 complaints) and 1997 (544 complaints).

Other 2015 Ford F-150 problems

Transmission 437Brakes 317Electrical 176Body 148Acceleration 146Visibility 97Steering 84Fuel system 81Driver assistance 55Seats 44Wheels 40Locks 39Airbags 35Seat belts 26Lights 18Suspension 11Tires 7

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