2015 Ford F-150 latches/locks/linkages problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2015 Ford F-150 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 56 MPH, the hood was bouncing and the hood became unsecured and flew open, covering the windshield, and the windshield was cracked. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle onto the shoulder of the…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently down shifted. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the transmission independently…”
filed Jun 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may…Campaign 17V652000 · Oct 16, 2017
- These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact…Campaign 17V331000 · May 22, 2017
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 F-150 | 43 | 3% |
| 2016 F-150 | 52 | 3% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 F-150 | 7 | 0% |
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.