The Lemon Index2015 Ford F-150.
The 2015 Ford F-150 is about average by owner complaints: 673 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 89, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 17 recalls, and it gets 17 to 22 mpg combined. The best Ford F-150 year is 2007.
Covers the whole F-Series (F-150 plus the F-250/F-350 Super Duty): Ford reports their sales together.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 95 YouTube videos about the 2015–2020 F-150, 22.7M views. The 2015 is the same truck.
- Transmission & shifter1.3M views
2015-2017 F150: Transmission Fluid and Filter (6R80)MasterJacks · 492K views · 6 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors636K views
2015 - 2016 Ford F150 P1289 - Overheat Out Of Nowhere - here is the fix - Cylinder Head Temp SensorFord Boss Me - Auto / Politics / Family · 284K views · 4 videos - Oil changes & service599K views
Ford F150 Oil and Filter Change DIY (2015 - 2020) 5.0L V8Smackey's Garage · 291K views · 3 videos - Lifters, AFM & cam phasers491K views
2017-2020 Ford F-150 3.5L Ecoboost Startup Rattle Fix: Make Sure You Are Getting The Latest Phasers!FordTechMakuloco · 347K views · 3 videos
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- Oil dilution & oil burning445K views
Oil Consumption Update - 2019 Ford F150 5.0LEliminator Performance · 252K views · 4 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical395K views
2010 - 2015 Ford F150 won't start - the #1 and 2 reason why, " Dash Flickers " Fuel Pump Fuse BlownFord Boss Me - Auto / Politics / Family · 324K views · 2 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door266K views
2018 F150 Cabin Air Filter InstallSmackey's Garage · 266K views - Driveshaft, axles & 4x4260K views
F150 2015 - 2018 4x4 Hub Lockout to eliminate 4x4 Issues - It's Just this Dang EasyFord Boss Me - Auto / Politics / Family · 164K views · 2 videos
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems Ford F-150 Pickup 2015-2020 13th Generation1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 268K views
2015-2017 Ford F-150 Top Reliability Issues/ProblemsCamerons Car Reviews · 267K views
FORD Continues to Battle Transmission Problems my 2018 F150 back at the Dealer for the 4thTime LEMONCHUNKY CATS FISHING · 157K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 2,243 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford F-150 year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 25K to 84K miles on the car (1,415 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 48K–129K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 30K–87K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 33K–69K miles
Recalls 17
- transmission & drivetrain 2026
A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
- back over prevention 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- suspension 2021
The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.
Show all 17 recalls
- steering 2020
The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
- brakes 2020
The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
- engine 2020
The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
- engine 2019
During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
- engine 2018
Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
- seat belts 2018
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.
- latches/locks/linkages 2017
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.
- seat belts 2017
The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket.
- latches/locks/linkages 2017
These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision.
- seat belts 2015
The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped.
- automatic emergency braking 2015
While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.
- steering 2015
The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.
- body structure 2015
The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.
- transmission & drivetrain 2014
An error with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "Park" to "Drive" the vehicle may display "Drive" but possibly engage "Reverse" for 1.5 seconds before engaging "Drive." Therefore, the…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
What to pay
Typical dealer asking price for a 2015 Ford F-150 by mileage, from 147 dealer listings nationwide (November 2026). Under the great-deal number is about 10% below typical; over the high number is more than 5% above.
| Miles | Great deal at or under | Typical | Too high at or over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75K–100K | $17.9K | $19.9K | $20.9K+ |
| 100K–125K | $18.0K | $19.9K | $20.9K+ |
| 125K–150K | $16.0K | $17.8K | $18.7K+ |
| 150K+ | $12.6K | $14.0K | $14.7K+ |
Private seller: coming soon. Private sellers often ask less than dealers, but we only publish a number once it's measured.
Salvage or rebuilt title: usually sells for well under a clean title. Estimates run from about 27% less (a matched study of 2,389 cars) to as much as 50% less (Edmunds). This is a guide, not a price; get an inspection.
Asking prices, not sale prices. Trim, engine, 4x4, condition and location move the price. Estimates, not an appraisal.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 363 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- No service action is recommended for this condition
- Ford 2015 f-150, mustang: bulletin information involving certain ford vehicles equipped with a…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenUnintended transmission downshift and rear wheel lock-up2026
- OpenSogefi secondary diesel fuel filter leak2024
- ClosedUnintended transmission downshift and rear wheel lock-up2025–2026
- ClosedSeatbelt pretensioner fire2018
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Driver door frequently will not latch shut in cold weather. This means sometimes being stranded or having to drive with the driver's door swinging open. This is a widespread issue.
2015 Ford F-150 owner · NHTSA complaint 10938473
More owner reports
As I pulled out of my driveway and came to first stop the brake pedal went to the floor. Took it to dealer and the master cylinder was bad.
NHTSA complaint 10734951
Brake pedal bled off and message centar alerted of brake malfunction. Dealer to replace master cyl. And booster. I was stopped at a light when the incident happened.
NHTSA complaint 10944143
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Ford F-150 reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 89; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford F-150 year by this measure since 2010 is 2025.
What are the most common 2015 Ford F-150 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (22%), body structure (15%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?
17 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford F-150 get?
17 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Ford F-150 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford F-150 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,000 and 84,100 miles. The middle report was at 51,600 miles, from 1,415 complaints.
Does the 2015 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Ford F-150 cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?
2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl.
What Ford F-150 year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works