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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:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,284 miles

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2015 Ford F-150 drivetrain problems

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2015 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 7)

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problem #46

Jan 032018

F-150

  • 55,000 miles

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

At 80mph plus the whole cab shakes violently.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #45

Apr 232019

F-150

  • 33,900 miles
While driving between speeds of 55-70 mph on the highway, the vehicle entered "limp-mode". the driver notification panel displayed "service traction control, service engine, " and displayed an the airbag symbol. Vehicle immediately lost the ability to maintain speed or accelerate. The engine remained on with power steering and brakes. After maneuvering out of a travel lane onto the should, the vehicle shuttered at low speeds until the engine was turn-off. After restarting the engine, the notification were removed and had no issues at that time. After nearly 1000 more miles of driving, the vehicle had the same issue while driving approximately 65mph on a highway. The same symptoms were demonstrated. After restarting the vehicle from the shoulder of the highway, the vehicle drove with no issues. Ford dealership in seaside California advised that it was a faulty electronic throttle body. The repairs are not covered outside the bumper to bumper warranty.

- Seaside, CA, USA

problem #44

Apr 182019

F-150

  • 57,000 miles
While driving my 2015 Ford F150 platinum (V6 eco boost) on an hwy (70 mph) the truck encountered loss of pedal response and three warning light as I coasted to a stop in heavy traffic. These three warning lights: Hill assist traction control, advanced trac warning indicator, driver assistance indicator. The truck to transition to 'limp' mode (accelerator and power steering doesn't work) which a dangerous and scary. Most 'limp' mode incidents have occurred while descending downhill, has occurred seven times so far. I have taken it to the dealer, and they just clear code and say your good ($130 diagnostic fee). Then the error occurs the same day. With more online research there a massive problem with the throttle body which causes this to happen. There needs to be a Ford recall for this before someone gets hurt.

- Nolanville, TX, USA

problem #43

Mar 072019

F-150

  • 53,257 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. After the contact arrived home, parked the vehicle, and entered the house, his son informed him that the vehicle rolled out of the driveway. The contact's wife jumped in the vehicle from the passenger side and managed to depress the brake pedal with her hands. The failure was recorded via the doorbell camera. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gus machado Ford (1200 w 49th St, hialeah, fl 33012, (305) 820-2560), but they did not diagnose or repair the vehicle since there were no loaner vehicles available. The vehicle was then taken to midway Ford (8155 w flagler St, miami, fl 33144, (305) 921-4148) where the secretary refused to schedule an appointment and would not review the video footage. The service manager refused to assist the contact and stated that the failure was related to a transmission error. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 53,257.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #42

Mar 012016

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. There had also been some difficulty shifting gears from drive into park and reverse because the gear would not fully shift in place. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V075000 (power train) and 18V894000 (engine). Apple Ford Lincoln of apple valley (7200 150th St w, apple valley, mn 55124, (952) 431-5900) was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle after it had been taken back and forth more than once. The failure recurred with the vehicle stalling at any rate of speed and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer due to the potential risk of a crash. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: RQ17010 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.. consumer replaced throttle body, both times vehicle lost all power other than idle @ roughly 60mph.

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

problem #41

Feb 042019

F-150

  • 57,250 miles
Truck is going into limp mode randomly and idling rough with no throttle response. Getting dtc code P2112, electronic throttle body actuator stuck closed. Thoroughly cleaned throttle body and it is still happening. This happens randomly driving down the road leaving me with no throttle response

- Park Hill, OK, USA

problem #40

Feb 012019

F-150

  • 38,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration and lunged forward. In addition, the traction control and hillside assist warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and was restarted. Tamiami Ford (1471 airport-pulling rd, naples, fl 34104, (239) 643-3673) repaired the electric throttle body. The vehicle was repaired. The diagnosis information was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

- Leechburg, PA, USA

problem #39

Feb 092018

F-150

  • 28,000 miles
4WD issues. While driving -goes in and out of full time 4WD for no reason. Becomes hard to steer and often pulls to one side or another. When I want to be in 4WD-a (automatic/AWD) it will not allow me to shift back out or it will stay in 4WD-H full time. Even when I come to stop it will not shift out of 4WD despite indicator saying that it has.

- Lebanon, OH, USA

problem #38

Dec 242018

F-150

  • 88,000 miles
In normal driving operations, the 6 speed automatic transmission has a incredibly stiff downshift from 5th gear to 4th gear. In slick conditions can cause the truck to lose traction.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

problem #37

Dec 292018

F-150

  • 10 miles
Transmission shifting erratic.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #36

Dec 112018

F-150

  • 44,000 miles

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

Truck unexpectedly lost power while driving on state highway. Dash lit up with service advancetrac, hill descent fault, see manual, airbag fault, and the service wrench. Immediately went into limp mode. Turned engine off, restarted and continued driving.

- Red Lodge, MT, USA

problem #35

Jul 082018

F-150

  • 70,000 miles
My F-150 has had 2 turbos in 1 year go bad on it, causing me to not be able to accelerate at highway speeds. Losing gas mileage and coolant also. My tire sensor has also gone bad on the truck and caused me to over inflate it.

- Pittsboro, NC, USA

problem #34

Oct 082018

F-150

  • 71,000 miles
When I accelerate the engine stutters and loses power. My check engine lighr flashes sometimes and sometimes remains on. The code shows a misfire. I see that the exact same issue happened with previous model year eco-boost trucks.

- Vineyard, UT, USA

problem #33

Aug 182018

F-150

  • 35,000 miles
Have reoccurring issues with a clutch slip. I've lost power traction on ice, rain slick surfaces and now off road while going up a steep mountain road. I almost went over a mountain side. Looking online several complaints and videos many are referring to as the " squawking" it does appear their is a tsb, Ford is aware but wont make the recall official. Ive been trying to get the dealership to review and have it serviced but was told they can only service it if they can replicate it. The problem is the problem is random and only under certain road conditions. Youtube has some videos here is one- https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=O0kstma5jau this is exactly what is happening to my vehicle and apparently looking online several hundreds of others.

- Yelm, WA, USA

problem #32

Sep 062018

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
While driving my truck (typically at moderate speeds - 20 - 30mph) it will suddenly reduce rpms to about 500 and the speed will drop to around 5 mph. Simultaneously with that occurring I will receive the following warning indicators "hill start assist not available" then another warning "hill descent control fault" then another warning "service advancetrac" then "see manual". this happens typically while accelerating and has occurred on city streets as well as while merging on a highway on ramp (bad situation). The resolution is to turn the car off an let it sit for a second then start it and drive slowly. This is widely documented across the internet with no identified cause and constitutes a severe safety hazard.

- San Anselmo, CA, USA

problem #31

Aug 082018

F-150

  • 31,908 miles
2015 F150 2.7L ecoboost 31,908 miles... upon merging into traffic truck suddenly surges, followed by audible bang then abruptly loses all power "no driving conditions out of the ordinary, not under hard acceleration." Warning lights on the dash light up and I have no control of vehicle. Luckily I was fortunate to not have much traffic around me at the time and promptly coasted into a deserted parking lot to call my dealership. I am afraid to drive my truck now for fear of causing an accident due to mechanical/electrical failure, I don't want to die and don't want to put anyone it that position either. Dealer replaced the throttle body and says its ok to drive yet the throttle body they used as a replacement is no different then the one that failed how can that be safe? I'd like them to trust a truck that ceased all essential operations (brakes, acceleration, power steering) with a wife and kids in the vehicle during morning rush hour in the fourth largest city in the United States with speeding drivers who don't pay attention to the road in front of them, then we will talk. This is a huge safety concern and a known problem with many other Ford vehicles!!! fix it before someone gets hurt or dies as a result! do the right thing and hold the manufactures responsible its why we have the NHTSA. How is there not a massive recall with the eco boost engines in regards to the faulty throttle body, anything less is unacceptable. Does someone have to die first?

- Locust, NC, USA

problem #30

Jul 082018

F-150

  • 149,000 miles
When going up a steep grade pulling a camper I lost power and the check engine light came on when I was on level ground the power power came back in the check engine light went off

- Franklin, WI, USA

problem #29

Jun 272018

F-150

  • 62,000 miles
At times my 2015 F150 loses all power and go to a low power/ "limp mode" setting. Cautions received are (1) service advance trac, (2) hill descent control fault, (3) hill start assist not avail, (4) traaction control fault light. When this occurs, the vehicle goes to a very low forward power setting (<5mph), runs extremely rough to the point where the vehicle shakes aggressively. This problem is intermittent in nature, and yesterday was the final straw. This suddent oss of power occurred on a busy road and I nearly got rear ended. I immediately limped off the road and was able to get the vehicle towed to the dealership in castle rock, co. Currently I'm standing by for the mechanics diagnosis. Of note, I do see several similar write-ups of this problem on the NHTSA site regarding the 2015 F150. Ironically, a similar occurrence (ref. Nhstsa id#11083485) happened right up the road from me in castle rock, co (4/5/18). I hope Ford is aware of this extremely dangerous, recurring problem within its F150 fleet.

- Monument, CO, USA

problem #28

Apr 222018

F-150

  • 54,000 miles
Truck stalls due to throttle body actuator sticking. Vehicle becomes disabled/stalled and applies the brakes. Occurs without notice at any speed. Occurs on highway, city streets, and dirt roads. Requires throttle body replacement. Similar recalls did occur for the Ford throttle body for other models and years (e.g. 13N03 program). Dealer indicates it is not covered under powertrain warranty (although it should be) and costs $600 to replace.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #27

Apr 052018

F-150

  • 32,804 miles
Vehicle lost power and flashed 3 warning messages. 1) hill start assist not available. 2) see manual. 3) service advance trac. In addition the service engine light stays on. All of this happened while I was making a left turn in traffic almost causing a collision. This is the second time it has happened. After first time dealer was contacted and service department reported no problems found. Appointment currently scheduled to look at it again.

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

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