Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Ford E-150 peaked in 2017, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Ford E-150
Pickup, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 22, 2015 to May 23, 2018.
Recall campaigns covering this model year14 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints8Below the median 2015 pickup
Severity index0.02015 pickups average 6.5
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Components
25% of complaints about the 2015 Ford E-150 name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2015 Ford E-150
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-271 | Apr 3, 2019 | Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height | Adaptive equipment | 4 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Ford E-150
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
8 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 23, 2018Failure May 19, 201873,000 milesFort Worth, TXPower train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO LOWER GEARS, CAUSING LOSS OF SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA complaint 11097608 - Filed Nov 7, 2017Failure Oct 26, 201718,000 milesIola, TXVisibility/wiper
ON OR ABOUT OCT.26 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING TO OUR PHARMACY TO PICK UP MEDS. HE WAS DRIVING ALONE. THANKFULLY OUR GRANDCHILDREN WERE NOT WITH HIM. HE TOLD ME THE BACK WINDOW JUST EXPLODED HE TOLD ME AT FIRST HE THOUGHT IT WAS A GUN SHOT. HE PULLED OVER AND THERE WAS GLASS EVERYWHERE. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR QUITE SOMETIME.
NHTSA complaint 11044110 - Filed Oct 21, 2017Failure Oct 18, 201720,000 milesNEW Caney, TXService brakes
HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS TWICE IN 20,000 MILES. REPLACED ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. DEALER WAS NO HELP RESOLVING ISSUE. MY NEW BRAKE PADS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS WORN TO THE METAL IN 4 MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint 11035345 - Filed Jun 28, 2017Failure Jun 27, 201720,000 milesSisters, OREngine
UNEXPECTED AND RANDOM LOSS OF POWER --- HAVE TO RESTART TO GAIN POWER OCCURRED 7 TIMES ON 6/27/17 ON A 45 MILE ROUND TRIP ERRORS ON SCREEN HAPPENED TWO TIME ON 6/28 ON 4 MILE ROUND TRIP HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY MAY WHICH I TOLD THE FORD SERVICE PERSON SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE STOPPING MID TRAFFIC REAR END COLLISION I HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE AND TURN IT OFF PUT IN PARK THEN START AGAIN TO GET GOING AGAIN "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC" "HILL ASSIST MODE NOT AVAILABLE" "SEE MANUAL" WRENCY SYMBOL
NHTSA complaint 11002065 - Filed Mar 29, 2016Failure Mar 28, 201610,000 milesGrovetown, GAUnknown or other
YESTERDAY THIS FORD RUN AWAY WITH ME WITH OUT PRESSING GAS PEDAL AN GOT UP TO 100 MPH,HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES 4 TIMES TO GET IT BAK UNDER CONTROL THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES YESTERDAY!
NHTSA complaint 10852147 - Filed Jan 6, 2016Failure Dec 6, 20152,400 milesPorter, MEUnknown or other
DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR IF OPENS WILL NOT LATCH IF AIR TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 20*F.
NHTSA complaint 10818531 - Filed Nov 4, 2015Failure Oct 22, 20154,000 milesCharleroi, PAElectrical system, Forward collision avoidance
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED DURING THE 1,100 MILE ROAD TRIP. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V614000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
NHTSA complaint 10788340 - Filed Apr 22, 2015Failure Aug 26, 2013Cohutta, GAEngine, Vehicle speed control
AS REPORTED TO DEALER : CUSTOMER STATES WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR AND LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE RPM UNTIL YOU HIT HARD ON THE BRAKES. MY ADDED COMMENTS IS THAT 1800 RPM WHEN NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED IS OVER 60 MPH. IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE DRIVER MUST MAINTAIN BRAKE WITH LEFT FOOT AND GAS WITH RIGHT FOOT OR YOU WILL REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. PS DEALER PERFORMED TEST AND STATED AT THIS TIME COMPARED TO LIKE UNITS AND THEY DO THE SAME THING. I TEST DROVE A NEW TRUCK WITH SAME ENGINE AND TRANS. AS MINE AND IT DID NOT DO THE SAME THING. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10712172
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
14 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 16-0057 Apr 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift® transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 and/or P2700 - 16B10 Apr 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market - SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid can attack the gl… - SSM 48123 Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA and negative batte… - SSM 47976 May 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignmen… - SSM 47850 Apr 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the proper diagnosis of… - SSM 47824 Feb 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool may display an erro… - SSM 47823 Feb 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into… - SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Part… - SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integra… - SSM 46295 Jan 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FLUORESCENT DYE PRO… - SSM 46153 Oct 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SETTING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. RECENT CUSTOMER CLINICS REVEALED THAT MOST EVERY VEHICLE IN THE CLINICS HAD THE TIRE PRESSURES SET INCORRECTLY. TIRE PRESS… - SSM-45869 Jun 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2009-2016 E-SERIES - DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE. - 44863 Jul 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.