2015 FORD F-150 Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control Issues in the 2015 FORD F-150
2 electrical system integrated trailer brake control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while towing a trailer and driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic trailer braking system erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The contact stated that minutes later there was a burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact removed the main fuse, and the electronic trail brake was released. The contact determined that the Electronic Trailer Brake Control Module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,000.
I connected the 7-pin trailer wire of my 16' tandem axle enclosed trailer with electric brakes to my pickup. I checked the lights on the trailer. All functioned correctly. I got into my pickup to drive. The integrated trailer brake controller was smoking and getting hot. No error messages popped up on the dashboard. I pulled the fuse for the trailer brake module to prevent the integrated trailer brake module from melting or catching fire. Upon searching the internet, this appears to be a problem with my model year (2015 F-150). Ford dealership re-programs the trailer brake module. This needs to be addressed before the brake controller fails and could potentially catch fire. It also could cause an accident, because the electric trailer brakes will lock up or cease to engage.
Other 2015 FORD F-150 Problem Areas
Service Brakes
294 complaints
Power Train
269 complaints
Engine
245 complaints
Unknown Or Other
188 complaints
Electrical System
145 complaints
Structurebody
127 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
125 complaints
Steering
82 complaints
Visibilitywiper
75 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
73 complaints
Seats
42 complaints
Air Bags
33 complaints
Wheels
33 complaints
Seat Belts
25 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
21 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
19 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Exterior Lighting
15 complaints
Structure
13 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance
7 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
7 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
7 complaints
Back Over Prevention
6 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
6 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
5 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
3 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Trailer Hitches
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gaugefuel Level Floatsensorsending Unit
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometersensorsending Unit
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderearcritical Fasteners
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint