2015 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 71
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 71 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- front seats · 12 records
- seat back · 12 records
- front seat · 10 records
- back front · 10 records
- degrees ambient · 10 records
- ambient temperatures · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Forward Collision Avoidance
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While passing an 18-wheeler on the right side of the road at highway speeds, the adaptive cruise control activated and the collision warning with brake support feature engaged without warning. The failure occurred twice and caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact felt that the sensors or an electrical fault within the vehicle could be affecting the adaptive…
ODI 11130592
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving my truck (typically at moderate speeds - 20 - 30mph) it will suddenly reduce rpms to about 500 and the speed will drop to around 5 mph. Simultaneously with that occurring i will receive the following warning indicators "hill start assist not available" then another warning "hill descent control fault" then another warning "service advancetrac" then "see manual". This happens typically while…
ODI 11127911
Electrical System
The trucks warning system has a serious problem that is hard to explain. The system will display multiple warning and error messages while driving. It happens infrequently, which is why the dealer can not fix it. The driver's display screen will cycle through many warnings, i.e. "transmission not in park", "parking brake warning", "4 by 4 warning etc. Probably at least a dozen messages. Its not just annoying.…
ODI 11128023
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While driving there is rattling inside of the steering column that started a few months back. Now my alternator seems to not be working properly and the truck will only crank when i have all extras off (radio, ac, etc.) i also have to pump the gas for some reason for it to turn over completely. Otherwise it just dies. Never had a problem until last week when it wouldn't turn over at all. My battery is pulling 13.9 v…
ODI 11122910
Electrical System
While driving on 1-90 the vehicle completely shut do n on its own 3 times so far . It is making us panic on our road trip. It is sunday so can't get it looked at until tom. We had a problem with it not starting as welll took it in to the puyallup dealer and they stated they could not find anything wrong and the problem could not be duplicated. I want there to be something in writing if anything happens to us on this…
ODI 11119437
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2015 f150 2.7l ecoboost 31,908 miles... Upon merging into traffic truck suddenly surges, followed by audible bang then abruptly loses all power "no driving conditions out of the ordinary, not under hard acceleration." warning lights on the dash light up and i have no control of vehicle. Luckily i was fortunate to not have much traffic around me at the time and promptly coasted into a deserted parking lot to call my…
ODI 11119427
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the automatic running board inadvertently retracted. As a result, the contact's foot was lodged between the running board and the vehicle. The dealer (buss ford lincoln, 111 north illinois route 31, mchenry, il 60050) was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that there was no recall for that specific…
ODI 11110285
Electrical System
I was crossing a busy highway bridge and the truck started violently jerking and shaking, stuttering barely moving. I was able to limp over out of on coming traffic. Was almost hit from behind. I took to ford house to have repaired. Turns out the throddle body was defective and not covered under warranty. My specific vin number is not on the list even though it is a 2015 model vehicle. Do i need to join the class…
ODI 11110351
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
We had a throttle body issue this summer and had to have it replaced and towed. During driving, we lost all power, major safety issue! When i asked ford about it, they said they didn't know about the issue; however they issued several recalls regarding this. This truck isn't in the recall, which makes no sense. It is evident that ford has a major issue with their throttle bodies i have spoken with ford several…
ODI 11154213
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
There is an existing adaptive cruise control safety recall open for this year, make, and model, but my truck also experiences the exact same issues described by ford on their own site every time i use the adaptive cruise control: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2015/09/30/ford-issues-five-safety-recalls-and-one-safety-compliance-recall.html i'm sure that the existing safety recall needs to be…
ODI 11113635
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The "third brake light" is melting due to excess heat put off by the bulbs.not only is the housing melting but it has allowed large amounts of condensation in when it rains. This problem was first noticed roughly a year ago but continues to get worse. Ford not only wants to charge me for a repair but they plan to use the same part which i have personally seen with the same issue in about a dozen 2015 f150s as well…
ODI 11093930
Electrical System · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
The panoramic sunroof locked up on me when i tried to open it... It would not open and it makes obnoxious noises under normal driving conditions ... There are many you tube videos on this ref. Issue... Ford is replacing the parts to the sunroof, i have read on many ford forums that this 'quick fix' will not correct the problem ... Additionally the steering column always feels like it's positioned off center and…
ODI 11081938
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Unknown if takata recall or other air bag issue. I am investigating officer not vehicle owner. Observed that post moving 2 car intersection crash and airbag deployment, b-pillar started on fire, melting seat belt, most of b-pillar and parts of curtain and side airbags. Fire put itself out. Owner was not injured but concerned. Heat appeared to have melted seat belt through, air bags were burnt. Case#m18-1676
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11078447
Electrical System · Engine
Throttle body failed causing the truck to enter limp mode several times while driving almost causing a crash by being rear ended by oncoming traffic when trying to enter a hwy or interstate hwy. Multiple electronic module failures since new. Truck is a death trap.
ODI 11066965
Electrical System
My wife was driving our 2015 f150 on a local street and wanted to turn off the radio so she could speak with me. She accidentally hit the start/stop button and the engine shut completely off. We were doing 35 mph at the time and the truck was in "drive." we managed to wrestle the truck to a stop, put it in park and restart with no problem. Vehicle was in motion on a city street. I tested it later in our driveway and…
ODI 11064458
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a 2015 f150 king ranch with the 3.5l ecoboost. It has 41,000 miles and never had an issue until yesterday morning and today around lunch. This was from yesterday 10/23/17: hill descent control fault service advancetrac hill start assist not available i was pulling out onto a highway and the truck began shaking violently, moving very slow with no acceleration, power steering was lost, and the dashboard was…
ODI 11039838
Electrical System
Several non starting issues. On one occasion, instrument panel did not come on after starting the vehicle. It would have been unsafe to drive the vehicle with no indication of speed, engine/transmission information, and other vital data. After several restarts, instrument panel came on after a 45 second delay. A wrench warning icon was displayed on the instrument panel. Took the vehicle to my servicing dealer the…
ODI 11057077
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,042.
ODI 11016461
Electrical System
While traveling, with my children in the car, i had an electronic throttle body failure causing my vehicle to abruptly decelerate. This just so happened to occur while in traffic and in a curve but fortunately i was able to maintain control. I did not know at the time that this was the throttle body and assumed it was something wrong with the transmission. After the dealership told me the issue and the repair cost i…
ODI 11003673
Electrical System
The adaptive cruise control slams on the brakes after just passing the end of a semi or large truck. It happens intermittently but has continued over the last 14 months. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer 4 times and they were unable to fix the problem. We traded the vehicle in this last week it still has the same problem .
ODI 10991932
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
April 26, 2017 the following components malfunctioned simultaneously when returning to truck from shopping: running boards would not deploy or retract; airbag(s) warning light on dash was lit; climate control system, both heat and cooling was out of service; front windows would not respond to controls; seat comfort functions did not work; mirror adjustment and retraction inoperable; back-up system and warnings…
ODI 10995564
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
On 2/23/2017 while driving 50-55 mph on an expressway, the vehicle throttle became unresponsive. The tachometer still showed about 1,000 rpms, dash lights began illuminating, advancetrac was disabled, hill start assist was disabled, the wrench light enabled and a check manual light enabled. There also was a hard shift or clunk sound that came from the transmission. After shifting the truck into neutral while…
ODI 10956740
Electrical System
My 2015 ford f-150 was parked on my driveway. Doors would not unlock in 14* northern michigan temperatures. My key fob, door key, and keypad would not open the locks after the truck was remotely started. An extremely dangerous situation if me or my family were participating in cold weather outdoor activities in remote areas. Please refer to my uploaded document which describes the situation as it unfolded. I have…
ODI 10950330
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The power locks on my truck to not operate properly. Some times they will not unlock and some times that will not lock. This morning i unlock the drivers door and go to the store, i get to the store and unlock the rear drivers door. I come back out of the store and only 1 door of the 4 doors would unlock, (drivers door) i reach across and open the passenger door from the inside, put the groceries and then the…
ODI 10943688
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I was unable to open my 2015 ford f150 power doors using the key fob, door code buttons, or grip handle sensors. This was most concerning because the issue started with the rear doors; this caused my child to become stuck in the vehicle. The temperature was below freezing at this time. If i had not been able to release the door this would have been an immediate safety issues to my young children. This issue has…
ODI 10933784