2015 FORD F-150 Structure Problems

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for State Inspection, the contact was informed that the frame was severely rusted and that the vehicle would fail inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear window. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear window assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was performing an oil change on the vehicle, the contact was informed that there was a hole in the passenger's side subframe, at the cross member and transmission connecting point. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 39,970.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a scheduled oil change, the contact was informed that two bolts were fractured on the exhaust manifold. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold and assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,358.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH a loud wind noise was suddenly present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that the front driver side door had come unsecured and was not completely closed. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the failure was due to a front driver side door actuator malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the manufacturer extended warranty coverage addressing the issue had expired. The failure mileage was 151,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while closing the rear door he heard an abnormal rattling noise. The smaller rear window was hanging down. The top railing glue had detached from the rod. The window hit the rear occupant on the head. There were no reported injuries, The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contact The failure mileage was approximately 52, 500.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOP RAIL ON THE REAR SLIDING GLASS RATTLED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP RAIL OF THE VEHICLE WAS HELD TOGETHER BY DOUBLE SIDED TAPE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO TWO RIVERS FORD INC LOCATED AT (76 BELINDA PKWY, MT. JULIET, TN 37122) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V652000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND 18V568000 (SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. MAXWELL FORD (5000 SOUTH IH 35 FRONTAGE ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78745, (512) 443-5000) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALLS IN DECEMBER OF 2017 AND STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR REMAINED OPEN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AFTER THE DOOR WAS CLOSED WITH FORCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY CLOSED THE DOOR IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,500. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-150. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT EXPLODED, WHICH INCLUDED SMOKE AND A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V568000 (SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,178.

2015 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUN ROOF RATTLES/POPPING NOISE ISSUES. CONSUMER STATES DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO BUY BACK VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE ROOF, WEATHER STRIPPING AND THE PAINT WAS PEELING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WEATHER STRIPPING, REPAINTED THE ROOF OF THE CAB. FORD ENGINEERS DID NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THE POPPING NOISE. *JB

2015 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG PROBLEMS, IGNITION PROBLEMS AND VEHICLE TIRES ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE A/C BLEW OUT HOT AIR, THE TRANSMISSION WAS JERKY WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, THEN THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING/GROWLING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE BY THE DRIVER FRONT WHEEL, THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CABIN NOISE, AND TIRE NOISE. THE ELECTRIC ENGINE FAN CAME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING OUTSIDE IN THE HEAT, THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION. WATER WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE DRIVER ASSIST HANDLE GRIP NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. *JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN RAIN OR EXCESSIVE SUNLIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VISION IN THE DRIVER SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WAS OBSTRUCTED BECAUSE THE CHROME AIR VENT CREATED A GLARE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS RECOMMENCED THAT THE WINDOWS BE TINTED. THE WINDOWS WERE TINTED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28. UPDATED 8/19/15*CN

2015 FORD F-150 MANUAL ON PAGE 263 HAS INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER SETUP OF AN EQUALIZING HITCH FOR TOWING A TRAILER. THE INSTRUCTIONS CALL FOR RETURN OF THE FRONT FENDER HEIGHT 25% OF THE WAY FROM HEIGHT WHEN LOADED WITH TRAILER TO HEIGHT WITH NO TRAILER. THIS IS THE OPPOSITE OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HITCH MANUFACTURER WHO RECOMMENDS FRONT FENDER HEIGHT TO 75% OF THE WAY FROM LOADED TO UNLOADED CONDITION. IN THE WORDS OF THE HITCH MANUFACTURER "WHY WOULD YOU PUT ON AN EQUALIZING HITCH AND NOT SET IT UP TO DO WHAT IT'S INTENDED TO DO?". THE RESULT OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FORD MANUAL WOULD BE INADEQUATE EQUALIZATION, AND THEREFORE LOSS OF STEERING WITH A RESULTING POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENT. I THINK THIS IS JUST A TYPO, BUT HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND ANYONE AT FORD WHO WILL LISTEN AND FIND SOMEONE TECHNICAL ENOUGH TO CHECK IT OUT. *TR