2015 FORD F-150 Complaints

Ford issued 4 codes for campaign #26S28 (PCM recall). Numerous owners are being denied warranty/safety repairs due to “other codes” appearing after computer update. Same limp mode, same sudden downshifting and will cost us (and many others) thousands in repairs because Ford put out faulty repairs. We will be paying 1800 for 2 codes NOT included but for a part that is integrated with the lead frame. MANY others are documenting similar circumstances online. My 16 yr old child will be driving this vehicle. I have filed numerous complaints under my case number with Ford should their “cheapest fix” cause additional issues.

The contact owned a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while approaching a stop. The contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a Chevrolet Tahoe. The wrench symbol warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The air bags deployed as intended. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The insurance company towed the vehicle to the total loss yard, where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 310,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the transmission had seized in first gear. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the recall repair was completed on July 23, 2026. The failure occurred while leaving the dealer. The vehicle was left at the dealer. The contact was informed that the ECM was not communicating with the transmission. The contact was informed that no failure codes were displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure was not present prior to the completion of the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

Ford Recall 26S28 NHTSA Recall - 26V237 Dealership has run the update. 2 codes NOT LISTED by Ford (regarding the Lead Frame in which they have 4 listed), are not covered by Ford according to the mechanics. The Valve Body is part of the lead frame but not covered under recall?? They don’t want to replace the lead frame as required by this safety recall. They want to charge us to replace the valve body, within the lead frame. [XXX], [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I am submitting this complaint regarding Ford Recall 26S28 (NHTSA Recall 26V237). My truck exhibited the dangerous unintended downshift condition described in this recall for several weeks before the repair remedy became available. A few weeks weeks before April 27, 2026, the truck began unexpectedly downshifting from approximately 5th or 6th gear into a much lower gear while driving. Each event caused the truck to enter limp mode, illuminate the wrench light, display multiple warning lights, and shake violently. I had to pull off the road, shut the truck off, wait several minutes, and restart it before it would drive normally again. I immediately reported these incidents to Mike White Ford and was repeatedly told to monitor the vehicle because no recall remedy was available. I reported the issue again during an oil change on April 27, 2026. Driving home from that appointment (9 miles), the truck experienced two more unintended downshifts. We immediately called the dealership and were again told to continue monitoring it. The condition progressively worsened over the next several weeks. On May 31, 2026, the truck experienced six unintended downshifts in one day. After the final event, it became difficult to restart and the check engine light illuminated. By my June 8 appointment, the truck was stuck in permanent limp mode and had to be towed to the dealership. The service manager stated it was "unsafe to drive" and provided a loaner vehicle. The truck later stored DTC P0219 (Engine Overspeed) and P2112 (Throttle Actuator Control System-Stuck Closed). I estimate the unintended downshift occurred approximately 75 times before the truck became inoperable. I opened Ford case CXH08666656S0W4Q2 on July 21, 2026. I respectfully request that NHTSA review whether prolonged operation with this known recall condition, while owners awaited a repair remedy, may contribute to additional vehicle failures and increased safety risks.

Vehicle suffered a violent, un-commanded highway-speed downshift due to NHTSA Campaign 26V237000 / Ford Recall 26S28. The tachometer was redlined during the incident. The mechanical overspeed immediately damaged the engine's cam phasers. Eide Ford in Mandan, ND, applied the recall software patch after the structural failure already occurred, cleared the diagnostic trouble codes without providing a copy to the owner, and is refusing to replace the lead frame or cover the resulting valve train damage, demanding $7,200 out-of-pocket.

A/C shuts off after 30-45 minutes of running cold. It’s clear from the amount of condensation after I park, that the evaporator core is freezing due to a faulty temperature sensor

Took my 2015 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 to Peoria Ford for safety recall, they requested 30000 mile maintenance. I agreed. Upon picking up vehicle service advisor informs me engine light was on, it was safe bring it back when I have more time. They had my vehicle from July 13, 915am till that July 15, 545pm, closing at 6pm. On the way home almost had an accident,truck still shifting down bad and powertrain light came on. Made it home tried calling, they were closed. Reported incident to BBB and Attornet General.

My local Ford Dealer (Tallahassee Ford) which I had just purchased the vehicle from two weeks prior. Refused to repair NHTSA Recall Number26V237 they wanted to charge me over 2000 dollars to fix even though it has a recall. I ended up getting the lead frame replaced at a local transmission shop for little over 1000 dollars. I would like to be reimbursed for the money and time I spent.

I have a 2015 F-150. Early January 2026 I was traveling about 60 mph when my back wheels locked up, while the vehicle was skidding i swiped a guardrail but was able to pull the steering away as to not cause more damage. The damage is minor mostly cosmetic, and the truck was still running and drivable, without knowing the cause I just resumed. Then in March 2026 going about 60mph the transmission downshifted to 2nd gear, the RPM's went from 1,500 to 6,000 in an instant. There was a transmission warning light and the engine would not accelerate. I pulled over shut the truck off and restarted. It was fine after that. Then I received a letter telling me about this recall. Looking it up today on Ford's website it says Campaign 26S28/26V237 there is a recall with a solution for my VIN. However is there a way to be compensated for the cosmetic damage to the side of the truck considering this could have been a much more deadlier situation? Is this even worth pursuing the cosmetic damage, that and the wheel realignment cost.