2015 Ford F-150: engine overheating

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Transmission · 144,000 miles · CT

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Aug 28, 2025 · MI

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!!!

Filed Jan 29, 2025 · Engine · 148,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle started to leak coolant. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the engine started to overheat. The temperature gauge registered a high temperature. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2024 · Engine · 95,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge began to indicate that the vehicle was overheating, after which he observed excessive white smoke emanating from the exhaust prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CO

My 2015 Ford F-150 truck has had multiple issues related to performance issues, with only 80,000 miles on it. I have had issues with it losing power while driving, both with and without towing a trailer where it just powers down on the highway from 70-75 mph down to 40-50 mph in traffic. I usually just have to pull over, turn the engine off and then turn it back on and everything runs normal. It is currently at Phil Long Ford in Colorado Springs, CO, having the short block and driver side cylinder head replaced at 80,000 miles because it was smoking out the exhaust and they determined that it had coolant leaking into the #4 and #5 cylinders. This is after it had a completely new engine installed at 75,000 miles due to coolant leaking into the 3# cylinder and causing severe damage to the engine. It was in the repair shop from August 2023 until late December 2023 because the engines were are backorder. The Passenger side cylinder heads are currently on a 13 month backorder according to the dealership, which is why they are only replacing the short block and Driver side cylinder head this time, after only 5,000 miles on the replacement engine. I have also received multiple recall notifications regarding this vehicle, the most recent of which was on 4/22/2024 for #24E03 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE, none of which have been repaired during the multiple times and extended durations that my vehicle was at the Ford dealership for repairs. Two recalls existed and should have been repaired when my vehicle was at the dealership between August and December of 2023, and the most recent recall shows "No Remedy Available" for a PCM Module Software Update?

Filed Mar 4, 2024 · Engine · 127,000 miles · AZ

The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the owner of a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The owner refilled the coolant, and the vehicle was driven back to the work location. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with fractured exhaust manifold studs. The failure caused damage to the turbo, the oil and coolant lines. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolts, turbo, and oil and coolant lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2022 · Electrical, Visibility · VA

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!

Filed Aug 20, 2021 · Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH with cruise control activated, while approaching a parked dump truck, the vehicle applied the brakes independently. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated he experienced the failure on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated he also experienced the vehicle overheating and engine failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V614000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Lights · 31,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated that her middle brake light located in the center of the rear window had started to melt due to the bulb overheating inside the brake light. The contact stated that the headliner had been damaged due to the melting brake light. The contact took the vehicle to kenny ross ford(104 black hill rd, adamsburg, pa 15611) where she was informed that they could only replace the light bulb with the same type of lightbulb that was originally placed inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure where they gave her a case number, they offered no further assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Lights · 42,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated that the rear cab lights overheated and the lens melted off. The contact purchased the vehicle one month ago. The contact called al sprizter ford (3737 state rd, cuyahoga falls, oh 44223, (330) 325-4195), but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that there was no recall; therefore, the contact may be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 91,400 miles · VA

Turned defrost on and in 2 to 3 minutes heard a loud pop and looked back and the rear windowpane had completely shattered. The break happened in motion on a city street. The defrost malfunctioned and overheated the window causing it to shatter.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · FL

I noticed the front passenger brake overheating. The place I bought it from agree to replace pads and rotors. That didn't fix it, took it to ford and they replaced caliper, but that didn't fix it.now its at ford again! Front passenger brake overheating even more than before! I'm afraid to drive it with my family in it for fear of potential brake failure/fire! Truck is at mullinax ford on northlake blvd in palm beach gardens florida.