2015 Ford F-150 engine problems
261 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Ford F-150 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The timing belt/chain is failing on F-150 trucks and multiple people have sent in issues. i think from 2015-2018. It looks like you are already looking at other Fords with same issue. what i was told is that there could be sudden stalling: If the timing is thrown off or the chain snaps, the engine…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in an unknown recall, and the vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…”
filed Aug 3, 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 | 26 | 7% |
| 2022 F-150 | 35 | 6% |
| 2021 F-150 | 80 | 8% |
| 2020 F-150 | 124 | 18% |
| 2019 F-150 | 315 | 24% |
| 2018 F-150 | 495 | 22% |
| 2017 F-150 | 306 | 22% |
| 2016 F-150 | 314 | 16% |
| 2014 F-150 | 177 | 12% |
| 2013 F-150 | 545 | 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.