The 2015 F-150 launched the 13th generation with a revolutionary aluminum body and a new 2.7L EcoBoost engine. The 2nd-gen 3.5L EcoBoost is improved over the 2014. Aluminum body repair concerns were overblown but real for collision shops. Some launch-year electrical and software bugs.
A redesigned launch year truck. The aluminum body was new, the 2.7L EcoBoost was new, and software was new. Most issues are minor. Repair costs after a collision can be higher due to aluminum.
New 2.7L EcoBoost is direct-injected and accumulates carbon on intake valves. Walnut blast every 80-100K is preventive.
View P0300 Diagnosis →2nd-gen timing chain is improved but can still stretch. Listen for cold-start rattle.
View P0016 Diagnosis →Same as earlier years. Fluid service and updates help.
View P0700 Diagnosis →Aluminum requires specialized tools and certified shops. Insurance and repair costs can be 20-40% higher than steel-body trucks.
Run free diagnosis →Early infotainment had multiple bugs. Sync updates resolve most. Older MyFord Touch trucks especially affected.
Run free diagnosis →Multiple Takata airbag inflator recalls. Always check VIN.
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With caution. The 2015 is a redesigned launch year so expect some growing pains. 2.7L EcoBoost is a great choice if maintained. Verify recall completion, software updates, and check for any prior aluminum-body collision repair quality.
Mixed. Aluminum body, new 2.7L EcoBoost, refreshed interior - lots of upgrades. But also a launch year. The 2017+ trucks address most early issues. 2015 is a fine buy with proper inspection.
Expect $700-1100/year in routine maintenance. Plan for carbon cleaning on EcoBoost ($400-900), software updates, and possible 6R80 service. Lifetime non-routine cost: $4,000-7,500 to 200K miles.
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It is decent. As a launch year, it has more first-year quirks than later 13th-gen trucks. The 2.7L EcoBoost is generally well-regarded.
Not for daily use. They resist rust better than steel. After a collision, repair costs can be higher because aluminum needs specialized tools and certified shops.
2.7L EcoBoost balances power and efficiency. 5.0L Coyote V8 is the simplest and most reliable. 3.5L EcoBoost is improved over 2014 but still needs carbon cleaning attention.
200,000-300,000 miles with regular maintenance, especially with the 5.0L V8.
The 2017 is more polished but added the 10R80 10-speed that has its own complaints. The 2015-2016 with the 6R80 is a different tradeoff. Both can be good with maintenance.