2015 Ford F-150 vs 2015 RAM 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford F-150 | 2015 RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,665 | 1,430 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 249 | 590 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 79 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 58 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–22 | 15–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 50,000 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 370 | 225 |
| Engine | 261 | 334 |
| Service Brakes | 297 | 130 |
| Steering | 83 | 338 |
| Electrical System | 167 | 154 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 73 | 164 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 139 | 84 |
| Structure | 147 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 118 | 117 |
| Brake problems | 92 | 0 |
| Stalling | 91 | 110 |
| Check engine light | 84 | 119 |
| Vibration / shaking | 60 | 39 |
| Clunking / rattling | 25 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 22 | 0 |
2015 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.