2015 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 393 of 1,710 total complaints (23%) for the 2015 Ford F-150, with a median failure mileage of 58,100 miles. NHTSA also lists three engine-related recalls tied to a block heater issue on this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 393
- 23% of 1,710
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 58,100 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, unexplained loss of engine power while driving, sometimes followed by unintended acceleration or difficulty braking.
- Some vehicles caught fire around the front end while parked, unattended, with no prior warning.
- Several owners describe the truck accelerating on its own while shifting into reverse or parking, leading to collisions.
- Reports include a rattling noise combined with a stall or shutdown, in one case followed by white smoke and a hole in the oil pan.
- A few owners mention the throttle body being replaced by the dealer but the stalling issue returning afterward.
When 2015 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2015, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 20V098000Feb 21, 2020Engine13,854 vehicles
Engine
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.
- NHTSA 19V278000Apr 8, 2019Engine131,068 vehicles
Engine
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.
- NHTSA 18V894000Dec 18, 2018Engine410,289 vehicles
Engine
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.
Engine complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2015 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA lists 393 engine complaints for the 2015 F-150, which is 23% of the 1,710 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford F-150 engine?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three engine-related recalls for the 2015 F-150, all tied to the block immersion heater and its wiring, reported in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually appear?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 58,100 miles at the time of failure for engine-related issues on the 2015 F-150.
- Did the 2015 F-150 engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 8 crashes, 4 fires, and 6 injuries linked to engine complaints on the 2015 F-150.
- How does the 2015 F-150 compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2015 F-150's engine complaint share of 23% is lower than 2012 (34%), 2018 (28%), and 2019 (31%), but higher than 2014 (17%) and 2021 (11%).