2015 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

255Engine complaints

15.5%Of all 1,642 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN349 · 21.3%

SERVICE BRAKES296 · 18%

ENGINE255 · 15.5%

Unspecified / other197 · 12%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM156 · 9.5%

Share of the 1,642 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“10,600 MILES ON THIS NEW 2015 FORD F-150 ECOBOOST 3.7 ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 5:15PM ON HIGHWAY 84, THE TRUCK LOST ALL…”NHTSA complaint 10874042 — filed 06/13/2016

“WINDSHIELD COWL PANELS LEAK RAIN WATER INTO TOP OF THE ENGINE WHERE THE TWO COWL PIECES MEET IN THE MIDDLE. I SUSPECT LOOKING AT OTHER…”NHTSA complaint 10873287 — filed 06/08/2016

“NEW 2015 F150, ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES ON ITS OWN. BRAKES CREATE LOUD NOISE. WIRING HARNESS AS IT RELATES TO THE SHIFTING OF THE TRUCK WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10862077 — filed 04/28/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford F-150: 255 of 1,642 complaints on file (15.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford F-150 have in total?

1,642 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 47 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 80 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.