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2015 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 222 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Ford F-150, 13% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 20,000. Three related recalls cover door latch cables, exterior door handles, and missing underbody heat shields.

Structure & Body complaints
222
13% of 1,710
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
34
Median mileage
20,000 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Door latch actuation cables reported as bent or kinked, sometimes preventing doors from latching properly.
  • Owners describe crashes where seat belts or airbags failed to perform as expected during body-related structural incidents.
  • Underbody heat shields reported loose or missing on trucks built in a specific January 2015 window.
  • Front seat back cooling vents reported reaching extreme temperatures at the seat back after about 30 minutes of use, described as burning occupants who touched the area.
  • One report describes a parked, unoccupied truck catching fire with the cause undetermined by the local fire department.

When 2015 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 15, 2015, latest Jul 1, 2026.

2015 Ford F-150 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter352015 Q22016 Q32017 Q42019 Q12020 Q32022 Q12023 Q42025 Q1
222 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (35).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150

  1. NHTSA 17V652000Oct 16, 2017Structure & Body1,101,107 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

    Risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.

  2. NHTSA 17V331000May 22, 2017Structure & Body14,410 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

  3. NHTSA 15V251000Apr 28, 2015Structure & Body73 vehicles

    Structure:frame and members:underbody shields

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured January 30, 2015, to January 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.

    Risk: A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S12.

Structure & Body complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010106 (13%)
  2. 201143 (2%)
  3. 201240 (2%)
  4. 201362 (2%)
  5. 201446 (3%)
  6. 2015222 (13%)
  7. 2016248 (12%)
  8. 2017146 (10%)
  9. 2018254 (11%)
  10. 201946 (3%)
  11. 202034 (5%)
  12. 202142 (4%)
  13. 202223 (4%)
  14. 202325 (6%)
  15. 20245 (3%)
  16. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many structure and body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford F-150?
NHTSA lists 222 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 F-150, which is 13% of the 1,710 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for structure and body issues on the 2015 F-150?
Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 17V652000 for door latch actuation cables, 17V331000 for exterior door handle covers, and 15V251000 for missing underbody heat shields.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 F-150 is 20,000 miles.
Did the structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Of the 222 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA records show 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 34 injuries associated with this area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.