2015 Ford F-150 power train problems

370 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Ford F-150 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.

370

Power Train complaints

22%

share of all complaints

82,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

9 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“While driving (end of June 2026) at 55 mph, my truck downshifted and slowed immediately cause the tires to lose traction before shifting back and regaining control. My truck was brought to a local shop as it was unsafe to drive. The shop said the lead frame needed to be replaced and we did. I then…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“The contact's son owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving 15 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up and the vehicle to skid toward the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 5th gear to 2nd gear with the WRENCH icon displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN). After the…”
filed Aug 4, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Customer Satisfaction Program 26N04 Certain 2015-2017 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a 6R80 Transmission Transmission Molded Leadframe Replacement
26N04 · Other · issued Jul 9, 2026