2015 Ford F-150 engine problems
264 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Ford F-150 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a potentially serious safety issue involving my 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 2.7L EcoBoost (129,610 miles at recall service; now approximately 130,155). On XXX, Orchid Isle Ford in [XXX] performed recalls 24E03 and 26S28 (Service Order XXX). Before this recall service, I had never…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“While driving on the [XXX], close to [XXX], throttle response was lost on the vehicle. Immediately put the hazards on, turned them off momentarily to indicate a turn off to the shoulder, traffic was right behind me, with some fast movers. “Hill start assist not available” was displayed on the main…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly…Campaign 20V098000 · Feb 21, 2020
- During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been…Campaign 19V278000 · Apr 8, 2019
- Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing…Campaign 18V894000 · Dec 18, 2018
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 23-2330 to update the Parts List. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to various concerns…
TSB 24-2098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 29, 2024For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has…
SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2024
Engine problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 F-150 | 11 | 6% |
| 2023 F-150 | 27 | 7% |
| 2022 F-150 | 38 | 6% |
| 2021 F-150 | 82 | 8% |
| 2020 F-150 | 127 | 18% |
| 2019 F-150 | 319 | 24% |
| 2018 F-150 | 503 | 22% |
| 2017 F-150 | 311 | 22% |
| 2016 F-150 | 317 | 16% |
| 2014 F-150 | 178 | 12% |
| 2013 F-150 | 547 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.