2015 Ford F-150 driver assistance & safety tech problems

Related recalls

• Recall 15V614000Sep 30, 201533,481 vehicles
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.

  Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 12, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   I was on the highway and my truck suddenly decreased speed rapidly. Luckily I was able to pull onto a side road and get to safety but it was extremely dangerous and scary situation. The dealer has confirmed the symptoms fit the issue with the recall. Since Ford does not have a fix for this solution yet until July 1 my vehicle is unable to be driven or repaired leaving me stranded without a vehicle. However, this is a very concerning safety issue and my family could have been…

   NHTSA complaint #11743643 · source
2. Filed Feb 6, 202632,000 miNYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The audible alarm to alert that a pedestrian or vehicle was approaching or walking by failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11716238 · source
3. Filed Oct 31, 2025OHDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a blank image while in reverse(R), and the message "Camera Unavailable" was displayed. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there was a recall on the VIN vehicle for the rearview camera. The contact arrived for the appointment and was informed that the recall was for the door latches and not the rearview camera. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11696746 · source
4. Filed Oct 22, 202564,005 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the rearview camera was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 64,005.

   NHTSA complaint #11694950 · source
5. Filed Oct 16, 2025TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My truck has two issues . Back up camera is faulty and the dealer refused to repair. It was going on and off at times which is a problem when you are trying to back up and not have an accident. The truck brake pedal got stuck and it was causing my truck to rev up and down i was able to get it home and it cost me thousands to fix at the dealer. Red mccombs dealership on i 10 in sa texas is where i go they dont want to fix anything on a recall and you have to pay each time and…

   NHTSA complaint #11693786 · source
6. Filed Aug 20, 2025120,000 miALDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that in reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image of the rear of the vehicle as intended. The message "Caution - Camera Unavailable - Please Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact stated that the screen displayed a small image of the vehicle with the surrounding sensors' warnings displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to…

   NHTSA complaint #11681920 · source
7. Filed Jun 26, 2025SCDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. In addition, the screen had turned black, but the alarm beeped as designed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11669450 · source
8. Filed May 29, 2025NC1 injuredDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   On or around May 28, 2024. My husband and, I were going to a recital. He was already in the truck.I told him. Pick me up at the mailbox.( I had mail to go in box).I started walking down the driveway(paved). The next thing, I was on the cement screaming. I had been hit, with the truck. My husband ran to help. He said, he didn’t see me. And, the beepers ( sensors)didn’t go off.Rescue was called, checked me out. Did not transport. But, I went to hospital later. Bruises and a…

   NHTSA complaint #11663810 · source
9. Filed Feb 25, 2025LADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Several extremely dangerous situations occured within 6 months of purchasing brand new 2015, F-150, 3.5, 4x4 ecoboost king ranch model. While driving on interstate, in rain, passing an 18 wheeler, without warning forward collision lights go off and truck begins slamming the brakes on by itself and the car behind me had to slam on his brakes to avoid a SEVERE crash. I brought truck to dealership they checked it out and said they wasnt sure why it happened and reset the…

   NHTSA complaint #11644867 · source
10. Filed Nov 12, 2024TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving at 60 mph on highway my transmission will switch from Drive into Neutral and alternate in from Drive to Neutral randomly. Crash prevention sensors stop working at the same time. This causes safety issues for me and passengers as I am not able to control speed. It shifts out of high gear into a lower gear and feels like it is only operable in this one gear. Unable to tell which gear because the gear indicator lights on dash stop working during this time. Many…

    NHTSA complaint #11624838 · source
11. Filed Aug 28, 2024ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving at approximately 35 mph, the blind spot warning and rear traffic warning system indicated that there was a failure to the system. I parked the truck and then tried to restart the vehicle. The truck would not start. When it was diagnosed at the dealer, they found a faulty lead frame in the transmission. This part was then replaced. I have checked with Ford and my vehicle is NOT being recalled at this time. I have seen other recalls involving lead frame in other…

    NHTSA complaint #11611376 · source
12. Filed Jul 26, 2024IADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

    Driving down the hyw the 2015 f150 will shut down to limp mode can not excelarate lose of power have to stop and restart did this 4 times. As this happen I was just about rear-ended.

    NHTSA complaint #11604832 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology