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Ford F-150 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Ford F-150: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,742Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
97Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train434 complaints

434 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V237000.

Brakes320 complaints

320 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V332000.

Engine290 complaints

290 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V894000, 19V278000, 20V098000.

Unknown Or Other207 complaints

207 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System176 complaints

176 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure147 complaints

147 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V251000.

Vehicle Speed Control146 complaints

146 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility99 complaints

99 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering84 complaints

84 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V279000.

Fuel and Propulsion System80 complaints

80 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems69 complaints

69 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V614000.

Seats44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages39 complaints

39 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V331000, 17V652000.

Air Bags35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts26 complaints

26 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V867000, 17V526000, 18V568000.

Lighting18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V251000Reported April 28, 2015 - 73 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 73 vehicles across all affected models.

15V279000Reported May 12, 2015 - 8,963 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 8,963 vehicles across all affected models.

15V614000Reported September 30, 2015 - 33,481 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 33,481 vehicles across all affected models.

15V867000Reported December 22, 2015 - 2,590 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 2,590 vehicles across all affected models.

17V331000Reported May 22, 2017 - 14,410 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 14,410 vehicles across all affected models.

17V526000Reported August 28, 2017 - 117,423 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 117,423 vehicles across all affected models.

17V652000Reported October 16, 2017 - 1,101,107 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,107 vehicles across all affected models.

18V568000Reported August 31, 2018 - 1,619,112 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,619,112 vehicles across all affected models.

18V894000Reported December 18, 2018 - 410,289 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 410,289 vehicles across all affected models.

19V278000Reported April 8, 2019 - 131,068 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 131,068 vehicles across all affected models.

20V098000Reported February 21, 2020 - 13,854 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 13,854 vehicles across all affected models.

20V332000Reported June 8, 2020 - 292,311 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 292,311 vehicles across all affected models.

26V237000Reported April 14, 2026 - 1,392,935 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 1,392,935 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ17001Opened January 4, 2017 - Closed June 15, 2018

Champion Ford Edinboro / Steering Shaft. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA26001Opened January 30, 2026 - Open

Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up. Resulted in recall campaign 26V237.

PE18008Opened August 3, 2018 - Closed December 17, 2018

Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire. Resulted in recall campaign 18V568000.

PE25002Opened March 21, 2025 - Closed January 30, 2026

Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ16001Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed July 5, 2020

Brake Master Cylinder Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 20V332000.

RQ16001Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed July 5, 2020

Brake Master Cylinder Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 20V332000.

RQ16001Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed July 5, 2020

Brake Master Cylinder Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 20V332000.

RQ16001Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed July 5, 2020

Brake Master Cylinder Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 20V332000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201576
2016130
2017153
2018200
2019238
2020153
202172
202293
202394
2024119
2025160
2026254
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.