Known Recalls

Model year record

2015 Ford F-150

13 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,280 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-150, 2015–2020 generation
Pictured: the 2015–2020 generation. Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V237000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,392,935
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-14
Owners notified
2026-07-24

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

Safety risk

Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V332000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
292,311
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-08
Owners notified
2020-10-28

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Safety risk

A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V098000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
13,854
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-21
Owners notified
2020-04-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V278000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
131,068
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-08
Owners notified
2019-05-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V894000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
410,289
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-18
Owners notified
2019-06-03

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V568000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,619,112
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-31
Owners notified
2018-09-28

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V652000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,101,107
Reported to NHTSA
2017-10-16
Owners notified
2018-10-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V526000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
117,423
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-28
Owners notified
2017-12-08

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V331000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
14,410
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-22
Owners notified
2017-07-13

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V867000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,590
Reported to NHTSA
2015-12-22
Owners notified
2016-02-12

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 210, " Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V614000

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Component
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
33,481
Reported to NHTSA
2015-09-30
Owners notified
2015-10-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Safety risk

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V279000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
8,963
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-12
Owners notified
2015-05-22

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 19, 2015, to March 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.

Safety risk

If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V251000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
73
Reported to NHTSA
2015-04-28
Owners notified
2015-05-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train42388,000 mi
Service brakes29950,000 mi
Engine26462,000 mi
Unknown or other20539,129 mi
Electrical system16751,000 mi
Vehicle speed control14044,000 mi
Structure: body12724,000 mi
Steering8437,000 mi
Visibility/wiper7732,561 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7554,000 mi
Seats421,000 mi
Air bags3536,255 mi
Wheels3445,600 mi
Seat belts2639,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2150,700 mi
Latches/locks/linkages2045,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling18100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1615,000 mi
Exterior lighting1531,000 mi
Structure1352,500 mi
Suspension926,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control832,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance732,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic7100,000 mi
Visibility761,770 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs760,000 mi
Back over prevention664,005 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking6—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking625,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly669,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer5195,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility52,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection5—
Tires57,892 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold4—
Power train: automatic transmission480,000 mi
Structure: body: door418,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3127,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3—
Lane departure: assist3—
Parking brake31,031 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder376,000 mi
Trailer hitches3400 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control36,000 mi
Visibility: windshield3100,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2—
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control294,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline224,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2127,500 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler2120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages250,200 mi
Structure: frame and members260,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear243,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer215,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera139,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel175,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: fuel gauge: fuel level float/sensor/sending unit151,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer: sensor/sending unit1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly163,215 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)1205,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor190,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch176,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights130,000 mi
Firerelated1—
Interior lighting178,000 mi
Lane departure: warning1—
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch186,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch199,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)175,000 mi
Service brakes, air12,280 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light12,280 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid177,566 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor120,100 mi
Structure: body: tailgate121,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub128,000 mi
Suspension: rear170,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal150,200 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle198,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear: critical fasteners1—
Wheels: hub130,000 mi

The 2014 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2016 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA26001Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Other Ford F-150 model years

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All Ford F-150 recalls by year

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