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Electrical systemPart report

2015 Ford F-150 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
176about this part
Share
10%of 1,743 total for the year
Median mileage
52,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 176 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Ford F-150, 10% of the 1,743 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Started my truck using remote start. Roughly 45-55 secs later, I get in my truck and the rear passenger area is filled with smoke. I shut off vehicle. I smelled burned electrical wires. I wasn't able to detect anything out of the norm. Roughly 5-7 mins later, my back glass shattered. Truck was stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11205993, filed 2019-05, 92,889 miles

“The adaptive cruise control slams on the brakes after just passing the end of a semi or large truck. It happens intermittently but has continued over the last 14 months. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer 4 times and they were unable to fix the problem. We traded the vehicle in this last week it still has the same problem .”

NHTSA complaint #10991932, filed 2017-05, 31,000 miles

“I started the truck with the remote start to let it warm up. After around 3 to 5 minutes we went to get in and noticed smoke and a burning smell coming from the back seat. I turned the truck off and inspected the area the smoke was coming from and noticed the insulation was burned from the wire and my back window had cracks over the entire surface. I believe the rear defrost shorted out”

NHTSA complaint #11143481, filed 2018-10, 71,500 miles

“My rear camera work sometimes. When backing up it shows a very distorted image, unable to visualize what is there while backing up. The rear sensors are working. A Ford dealership told me that it needed to be replaced for approximately $6,000.00”

NHTSA complaint #11363040, filed 2020-10, 52,000 miles

“My 2015 lariat has heated/cooled leather front seats. When using the seat cooling function I noticed the seat bottom would cool but the seat back seemed to get warm. At first I thought it was my imagination. Attempted to use it on friday and about 30 minutes later my back was hot. I pulled over, felt the seat back with my palm, then my cheek and it was hot to the touch.”

NHTSA complaint #10747481, filed 2015-08, 3,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026217%
20252321%
20244021%
20238520%
202212621%
202113013%
20208812%
20191007%
20181727%
20171369%
20161909%
201517610%
201416311%
201332411%
201217310%
201123511%
201016620%
20094614%
2008298%
2007429%
20066010%
2005737%
2004995%
20034711%
200210613%
200113711%
200019118%
1999858%
1998876%
19971987%
19965617%
19956510%
19948813%
1993346%
19924810%
19915016%
19903713%
19895223%
19884935%
19873741%
19862236%
19851036%
1984747%
1983330%
1982120%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
432 complaintsBrakes
317 complaintsEngine
265 complaintsOther or unknown
208 complaintsBody and structure
148 complaintsVehicle speed control
146 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
97 complaintsSteering
84 complaintsFuel system
81 complaintsSeats
44 complaintsWheels
40 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
39 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology