2015 Ford F-150 MPG
Across its 8 EPA-rated versions, the 2015 Ford F-150 returns 15–19 mpg city, 21–26 highway and 17–22 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 2.7-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 22 mpg combined. At the other end, the 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive manages 17 mpg combined, 5 mpg less. That is 3 mpg better than the best gasoline 2014 version (19 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular · 409 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular · 451 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 437 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular · 453 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 471 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 463 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 498 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 519 g CO₂/mi |
2015 Ford F-150 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2015 Ford F-150 costs about $2,970 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (22 mpg combined), or roughly 20 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (17 mpg combined) comes to about $3,840 a year, $870 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2015 Ford F-150 specs
The EPA lists 4 engine choices for the 2015 Ford F-150: 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5 L 6-cyl, 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo and 5.0 L 8-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Standard Pickup Trucks" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 3.5 L | 6 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 3.5 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 5.0 L | 8 | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2015 Ford F-150 problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 1,739 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford F-150.
Power train is the most-reported area (19% of component mentions), followed by service brakes (13%) and engine (12%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 144 complaints a year: more than the 2014 (118 a year) and fewer than the 2016 (188 a year).
That ranks 8th of 17 Ford F-150 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,739, 50 mention a crash, 13 a fire and 45 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 431 | 19% |
| Service brakes | 299 | 13% |
| Engine | 264 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 205 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 177 | 8% |
| Structure | 147 | 6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 146 | 6% |
| Steering | 84 | 4% |
| Visibility/wiper | 77 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 75 | 3% |
| Seats | 44 | 2% |
| Wheels | 42 | 2% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 39 | 2% |
| Air bags | 35 | 2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 26 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 26 | 1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 1% |
| Visibility | 22 | <1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 21 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 17 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 15 | <1% |
| Suspension | 11 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 9 | <1% |
| Tires | 7 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 6 | <1% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 5 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 3 | <1% |
| Trailer hitches | 3 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 2 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Firerelated | 1 | <1% |
| Interior lighting | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the transmission suddenly downshifted, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. …
gears dropped fast on the highway, rpm's went up because my foot was on gas because I was on the highway, rear end locked up and I skidded going from 60MPH to 30 in a second.
When driving down the highway the vehicle downshifted abruptly and the engine started shuddering and shaking at a high speed. I was forced to pull over on the side of a busy highway in a 70mph section. …
2015 Ford F-150 recalls
The 2015 Ford F-150 has been the subject of 13 recall campaigns, plus 1 recall of replacement equipment made for it.
The most recent, campaign 26V237000 from April 2026, concerns power train.
Engine accounts for 3 of the 14 campaigns, more than any other area.
15V867000 · December 22, 2015 · Seat belts
Problem: The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge.
15V614000 · September 30, 2015 · Forward collision avoidance
Problem: While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge.
15V279000 · May 12, 2015 · Steering
Problem: The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.
Risk: If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge.
15V251000 · April 28, 2015 · Structure
Problem: The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.
Risk: A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | F-150 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V237000 | April 14, 2026 | Power train | 2015–2017 |
| 21E027000 | April 12, 2021 | Suspension (equipment) | 2015–2018 |
| 20V332000 | June 8, 2020 | Hydraulic service brakes | 2014–2017 |
| 20V098000 | February 21, 2020 | Engine, Equipment | 2015–2016 |
| 19V278000 | April 8, 2019 | Engine, Equipment | 2015–2019 |
| 18V894000 | December 18, 2018 | Engine | 2015–2019 |
| 18V568000 | August 31, 2018 | Seat belts, Structure | 2015–2018 |
| 17V652000 | October 16, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages | 2015–2017 |
| 17V526000 | August 28, 2017 | Seat belts | 2015–2017 |
| 17V331000 | May 22, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages, Structure | 2015–2017 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2015 Ford F-150; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ford F-150s can be compared fairly. Among other 2015 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 (20 mpg) and 2015 Ram 1500 (24 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 19 | 1,784 | 118 | 4 |
| 2013 | 19 | 2,991 | 213 | 3 |
| 2014 | 19 | 1,538 | 118 | 8 |
| 2015 | 22 | 1,739 | 144 | 14 |
| 2016 | 21 | 2,084 | 188 | 14 |
| 2017 | 22 | 1,460 | 145 | 18 |
| 2018 | 25 | 2,325 | 256 | 19 |
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FAQ
Is the 2015 F-150 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2015 Ford F-150 has 144 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (8th most of 17 model years), 13 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 22 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2015 F-150 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (431), service brakes (299) and engine (264). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2015 F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 1 replacement-equipment recall. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 F-150 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 17–22 mpg combined (15–19 city, 21–26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 F-150 per year?
About $2,970 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,840 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).