2015 Ford F-150 complaints

Exhaust manifold bolt broke cause extra heat coming from that broken bolt cause the crank shaft position sensor wires to melt cause the vehicle to stall while driving down the road and it not to restart just cranks and throws the code for crank shaft position sensor

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, jumped to different gears inadvertently and did not accelerate past 50 MPH. The contact stated that on one occasion during the failure the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,500.

While driving at highway speed in 6th gear, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted into what appeared to be 1st gear without warning. Immediately afterward, the vehicle falsely indicated that it was in Reverse while still moving forward, and the backup camera activated during travel. The sudden downshift caused abrupt deceleration and created a significant safety concern due to the risk of loss of vehicle control and the possibility of being rear-ended by surrounding traffic. The issue has occurred multiple times and temporarily reset after shutting the vehicle off and restarting it. During the most recent incident, the vehicle also experienced a delayed restart. The vehicle was inspected by a Ford dealership, which retrieved diagnostic trouble codes P0706, P0707, and P1702 related to the transmission range sensor system. The dealership diagnosed failure of the molded leadframe/internal harness in the transmission main control, causing transmission range sensor faults and erratic shifting behavior. The dealership advised that the repair would cost approximately $4,000 and stated that the repair is not currently covered under the active Ford transmission recall. Prior to the failure, symptoms included intermittent erratic shifting behavior and false gear indication. No collision occurred, but the vehicle behavior created an unsafe driving condition at highway speeds. The failed component should be available for inspection through the servicing Ford dealership.

For the past several weeks, I have experienced an ongoing issue with my truck’s transmission shifting unpredictably. At random times, it becomes stuck in third gear, and while driving it has downshifted from fifth to third and then to first without warning. Even when stopped at a red light, the vehicle will sometimes remain in third gear. These incidents have created multiple safety concerns while driving and stopping. On 05/11/2026, my truck stopped completely in the middle of the road; fortunately, other drivers were able to stop and I was not hit, but I am concerned it is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs. I also recently received a recall notice, which I was not expecting, and I had assumed this repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. I have contacted Ford regarding the recall repair, but I was advised they do not anticipate a remedy until July. Waiting several more months to drive a vehicle with ongoing drivetrain and downshifting problems feels unreasonable, and I am also concerned the condition may be causing additional damage to the transmission.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number. 26V237000 (Power Train) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced any failure regarding the unrepaired recall.

I am submitting this complaint regarding Ford Recall 26S28 involving my 2015 Ford F-150. Ford has acknowledged a defect serious enough to issue a formal safety recall; however, there is currently no repair remedy available and no clear timeline for when repairs will be completed. As a result, affected owners are left operating vehicles with an acknowledged defect or are left without reliable transportation for an indefinite period of time. I contacted Ford Motor Company and requested interim transportation assistance or a temporary loaner vehicle while awaiting an approved repair solution. Ford denied this request, stating that my vehicle is outside warranty coverage due to age and mileage. Ford also advised that customers should retain receipts in case a reimbursement program becomes available in the future. My concern is that this situation places consumers in an unreasonable position. Although Ford has acknowledged the defect through a federal recall, owners are expected to absorb transportation costs indefinitely while no remedy currently exists. The issue is directly related to the recall condition, not ordinary warranty coverage or routine maintenance. I believe this situation raises concerns regarding the adequacy and timeliness of Ford’s response to Recall 26S28 and the hardship imposed on affected consumers during the unresolved recall period. I respectfully request that NHTSA review the handling of this recall, including the lack of available remedies, absence of re

The truck often shifts from 6th gear down to 1st or second gear, sometimes at highway speeds and all warning light come on. It sometimes resolved itself upon starting it again, but seems to affect the throttle body. When the electrical system resets, you can hear a click from the throttle body indicating that the valve reset when the computer reset. We also have been affected by intense suffering from the transmission that started about the same time, around 2019 and just over 100,000 miles, after the warranty expired. Both the limp mode and shuddering seem to be results of the TRS signal. I have replaced the battery and throttle body (that repair was first suspected to be the sensor) at Lakeland Ford, then later at Midas in north Lakeland I had work done to the wheel mounts and other axle/wheel relate repairs. In total we have spent approximately $4000 on repairs caused by the improper TRS signal. In addition, we have had at least 4 near accidents caused by the faulty signature. I called Ford with no solution, such as a loaner very, for safety before the recall can be fixed.

In the Fall of 2024 we started having trouble with our F150 Ford Truck's transmission. It would drop gears, even from 6th gear to 1st gear, as the recall has stated, so we took it to someone who specifically deals with transmissions, and he stated that the truck was throwing a code that shows that the transmission shift module or sensor was bad. He told us to check with Ford to see if there were any recalls and Ford told us that there were not. We had the sensor replaced, which cost us over $900, back in December of 2024. Well, the transmission continued to slip from 3rd to 4th gears constantly and would only occasionally drop gears, but is continuing to do so on a regular basis. We took the truck back to the transmission garage and he stated it would cost $5000 to rebuild the transmission. We have tried to call the Ford recall line, but just hangs up after giving us the same information the recall letter told us. So we have no one to report that we are having the issues we are having. So are we to continue to drive a truck that possibly could cause an accident on the highway or is there another solution to this problem other than waiting on Ford to come up with a fix possibly in July? Thank you, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact stated while driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle shifted from 6th to 3rd gear unexpectedly. The vehicle will skip around shifting into to various gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted from sixth gear to fourth gear. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,900.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and an abnormally loud noise was heard from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and was rear-ended from behind. No injuries were reported. No police report was file. The engine revved up; the rear tires made an abnormal grinding noise. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The powertrain warning light and lamp wrench warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the engine revved up, and the vehicle failed to accelerate past 35 MPH. The other driver assisted the contact and helped tow the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained in the residence unrepaired and had not been driven since. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted. The contact stated that the failure occurred when approaching a stop sign. The contact stated that the transmission shifted from first gear to fifth gear. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred only when the outside temperature was 50 degrees or below. The contact parked the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The transmission independently reset. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed lead frame. The contact was informed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2015 FORD F-150. The contact stated a mechanical failure regarding the vehicle's sunroof feature. The contact stated that the sunroof fails to retract or close fully on its own. To achieve a complete closure, the contact must manually apply significant force to the glass panel. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,479.

Ford has acknowledged the defect (recall 26S28). · my truck experienced the dangerous downshift and wheel lockup. · Ford has no fix available until June 30th, leaving me without a safe vehicle. · Ford is refusing to provide a loaner or rental. The wheel locked on me and causing the vehicle to be uncontrollable, in wet condition. Causes a near fatal accident. I do have a dash Camera recording to prove my case.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWERTRAIN). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic signal light or stop sign and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle felt sluggish while on first, second, and third gears. Once the vehicle hit fourth gear, the vehicle would function as intended. The failure occurred every time the vehicle stopped. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

The contact owns a 2015 FORD F-150. The contact stated while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated he noticed a maintenance waring light illuminate on the dash and a check engine light. The contact stated he pulled over to the side the road, suddenly the vehicle lost control while going 65 MPH and stated that the rear wheels locked up and made the vehicle fully turn almost causing a Collison with a Semi, the contact was able to recover and pulled the vehicle off to the side. the contact had a code scanner and erased the code he had due to a ford feature not allowing the vehicle to operate without code. The vehicle was towed to dealer where it was diagnosed to be NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

I haven’t been in an incident yet with this recall. But I contacted ford today to let them know my truck shifted down to 3rd gear from 5th gear. I informed them that when I entered my vin on the ford web site that my truck came up for a recall and that I contacted a local ford dealer and they said they couldn’t do anything for me because the remedy wouldn’t be out till July 1. My truck is showing a wrench symbol after it shifted down and then it disappears. I told for this is my only transportation vehicle and that I can’t just go buy a new one. They said they aren’t releasing anymore information at the time and they aren’t offering rental vehicles to people with this problem but they aren’t telling people to not drive their vehicles either. I said what happens if I continue to drive my vehicle and it causes me to wreck. They said they couldn’t give me any information.

While accelerating on a green light, vehicle shifted down to a crawl. Truck had an abrupt reduction in speed and was difficult to get vehicle to a safe place to stop. Traffic was heavy and dangerous, trying to get truck off roadway was very difficult. I had to park in a no parking zone to allow traffic to continue. The wrench warning lamp symbol did come on, and warning hill climbing is not possible. The roadway was flat, straight with no incline at all, and clear for easy traffic movement. It was sunny afternoon. I shut truck off and checked underneath vehicle. After 10 minutes, I restarted vehicle and warning lamp was off and truck operated properly.

Transmission downshifts from 6th to 3rd gear . It’s has recently done it it about 4 times on the road.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be to duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 101,313.

My drive shaft snapped off of my differential while driving on I-20 at 70mph causing me to lose all ability to accelerate. My differential gears broke now my truck is unable to drive safely

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted from third gear to first gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed of repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 152,900.

Vehicle downshifting hard intermittent problem during highway and local/city driving.

Transmission shift randomly into second gear.

Transmission downshifts on its own while driving from sixth gear to fifth and won't go back into sixth or lower than 3rd when at a complete stop.

Random, sometime months between issues, transmission and vehicle goes into limp mode. Output speed shaft sensor failure codes. This is a problem with the lead frame connector failure in the transmission (6R80 six speed). This is a common problem and should be a recall.

GOES INTO LIMP MODE. Transmission shifts hard, slips, locks up. I've been having this issue for 2 years. Transmission seems to shift twice in 3rd and 5th gears, there's a jult then goes to limp mode, no excelleration. After a minute or so, it's stuck in 3rd or 5th gear. Wrench light appears. I have been pulling over, ( when it is safe ) plugging in my scanner, then erasing codes. P0755, P0740, P0741. This has been a temporary fix. I've had the valve body replaced 3 times, with the lead frame. And recalibrate to the ECM. Still having the same issues.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and attempting to activate the right turn signal, the indicator failed to operate as intended. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of water inside the taillight assembly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the taillight assembly needed to be replaced due to condensation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

While driving at night a random engine light came on as well as the wrench light came on. Truck downshift and gets stuck at 3rd gear

While driving 75mph with cruise control set the transmission downshifted to 3rd gear. I put it in manual to shift the gear back up to 6th gear. This is the 3rd time it has happened in 6 months the first and second time was while driving in Mississippi on I-10 East and Westbound in the same trip. The last time was Sunday April 5th 2026 at approximately 1145 AM CST while traveling on I65 South in Alabama. No lights came on the dashboard when it happened.

I was driving and came to a stop at a light, let off the brake and then my truck came up with a wrench light and wouldn’t read the transmission gear, cab tool pulled these codes u0402, p0706, p0707, p1702, p1921 all pointing at towards the 6R80 transmission for this lead frame/sensor failure. It will work after the truck sits off for a little while but once you start driving for a few miles it goes back into limp mode. I’ve seen you are looking into this as a recall an would love to see others get help with this issue before it’s to late like me now unfortunately

Hard Shifting, will enter limp mode in 2nd and 4th gear (usually will down shift to that gear). The check engine light will flash and I have to pull over, stop, shut off my vehicle and then restart it to resolve. I have already spent roughly $4,000 in repairs and still have continued issues. These issues started at approximately 100,000 miles, transmission was rebuilt at 110,000. The current mileage is 139,400.

Molded lead frame sudden downshifts to first third or fifth gear would have to pull over to the side of the road/highway and shut the truck off and restart it to get it to go away it went from happening every 50-75 miles to the point where it would happen every 1-5 miles or less when it would down shift to first gear it would lock the rear wheels and almost caused me to get in multiple accidents happened right after I bought the truck 1/27/26 all the way until 3/02/26 when I was forced to get it fixed so I could drive the truck properly

Transmission will down shift randomly or not even engage when trying to accelerate. It shudders or harshly shifts.

"My 2015 Ford F-150 is experiencing an intermittent, complete loss of the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) signal within the 6R80 transmission lead frame. While driving at speed, the speedometer suddenly drops to zero, the 'wrench' light illuminates, and the vehicle performs an unintended, harsh downshift into a lower gear (Limp Mode/3rd gear). This creates an immediate safety hazard of rear-wheel lockup or a sudden loss of acceleration in traffic. i took my vehicle to a local repair shop where they could not duplicate the fault. i then called my local ford dealer who informed me unless it would duplicate the fault or show a code they could not repair the vehicle due to it being against warranty policy.

My electronic shift on the Fly four wheel system keep dropping in gear while I'm operating the vehicle and it's dragging my back tires this is happening without me operating it

Vehicle unexpectedly down shifting while driving causing vechile to jerk. After parking truck, truck presents a no start condition and unlit gear selector lights. While driving truck will go in and out of limp mode. I have scheduled a appointment to bring the truck in for a diagnostic test 03/31/2026.

Noticeably rough transitions between gears, particularly in the 3-4 and 4-5 shift ranges. sometimes a jerking sensation before shifting gears, not consistent. took vehicle to transmission shop. they found nothing mechanically wrong with transmission.

Door Latches freeze in cold temps and prevent my doors from latching closed. I held an extended warranty on my vehicle and reported to my local dealership, but they would not repair since I could not replicate the issue after the fact. The newer models of my vehicle have this listed as a recall item, but they fail to recognize that the same thing is happening to my vehicle.

Lead frame failure in transmission. Causing vehicle to be inoperable and towed to dealer. Very expensive repair. Contacted Ford directly due to large reports online of failure and previous years being covered. Ford declined to do anything.

Transmission slipping and bangs into and out of gears downshifts without doing anything when transmission services there was lots of metal fragments on the magnet2 no change and after having transmission reprogrammed no change

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that occasionally the transmission unexpectedly upshifted to 3rd gear and seized. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but became a recurring failure. The contact stated that the WRENCH symbol was intermittently illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the molded leadframe on the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted without any prior warning or indication of an issue. This sudden loss of speed created a hazardous situation, as the vehicle travelling behind me was forced to swerve quickly to avoid a rear-end collision. Immediately following this, the check engine light illuminated. From that point forward, the transmission would not shift below 3rd gear for the remainder of my commute. This significantly impacted the drivability of the vehicle and made continued driving concerning, particularly in traffic conditions. After arriving at my work, I retrieved the diagnostic trouble code, which was identified as P0721 (Output Shaft Speed Sensor). Notably, there were no prior warning signs, drivability issues, or alerts indicating a potentail failure before this incident occurred. Given the sudden and unpredictable nature of this event, especially at highway speeds, I am concerned about the safety implications of this issue. A failure of this kind, without warning, creates a substantial risk not only to the driver but also to surrounding traffic.

Wipers failed to operate normally while driving. Wiper started moving very slow then stopped moving even with wet windshield. Upon research the problem was a seized passenger side pivot in the wiper linkage that required replacement of the Wiper Linkage assembly. No warning or noticeable problems until this occurred and vehicle was difficult to operate in rainy conditions.

Driving at highway speeds, transmission shifts into 2nd gear. There is no transmission selection on dash. Shut truck off, now won't start. Truck finally started toke to my local shop and had it repaired.

While driving at highway speed (60mph), the truck suddenly downshifted to 1st gear causing the rear wheels to lock up until the vehicle slowed to roughly 45mph. At the time of the incident, the truck was not loaded, not towing and weather conditions were cool and dry. Since that incident, the truck hunts for gears, shifts erratically and harshly and will occasionally get stuck in a random gear.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

There is an investigation currently, but it is when the transmission is going from higher gear and shifting to lower gears/locking the rear wheels unexpectedly. It actually shut my truck off when it happened and I had codes PO706, and PO707 displaying that I had an issues with my transmission range sensor. At the time my truck only had 108,000 miles. I had to replace the entire lead frame in order to get the issue fixed, and was informed by Ford when I asked them about it that no recalls or issues had been reported.

The vehicle’s original engine began producing excessive white smoke during startup. The vehicle was diagnosed by AutoNation Ford, and it was determined that the passenger-side cylinder head was cracked near the exhaust port. This defect allowed coolant to intrude into the passenger-side turbocharger. Due to the extent of the damage, the engine required full replacement. The engine was replaced with a used motor under a third-party warranty on August 21, 2024. The replacement engine is now experiencing the exact same failure symptoms. Specifically, the vehicle produces white smoke at startup consistent with coolant intrusion. Bozard Ford performed a diagnostic evaluation, completed on February 27, 2026. Their findings determined that the replacement engine has the identical defect: a cracked passenger-side cylinder head near the exhaust port allowing coolant intrusion into the turbocharger. This repeated failure raises significant safety concerns. Coolant intrusion into the turbocharger and combustion chamber may lead to engine misfire, loss of power, potential engine damage while driving, and possible sudden engine failure. Additionally, burning coolant may damage emissions components and create hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility from exhaust smoke. The fact that two separate engines in the same vehicle have experienced the exact same cylinder head failure suggests a potential design or manufacturing defect specific to the 2.7L EcoBoost engine. I respectfu

My vehicle, a 2015 Ford F150. XLT 3.5 Ecoboost 4x4 SuperCrew has been downshifting intermittently while under load. This has almost caused me to wreck my truck as it has gone from 5th gear at 65 mph to suddenly 1st gear causing the rear drive axle to lock up momentarily on the freeway. This has also happened while accelerating onto the freeway where it will go from 3rd or 4th gear under hard acceleration to suddenly slam back into 1st gear. After this happens it will almost always go back to 3rd gear and will not shift up or down. The only solution I’ve found is to pull over, turn the truck off, remove the key and restart the truck. It will then drive normal for some time until it happens again. I was told by Ford that” oh yeah, it’s your transmission lead frame/ output speed sensor”. If Ford knows about this safety issue, why are they not fixing it on their dime. This is obviously a known issue, but I guess some people will have to lose their lives before Ford will fix this.