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2015 Ford F-150

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 F.

Body TRUCK

The 2015 Ford F-150 is a 150-platform truck that relies on 7.75 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil for proper powertrain lubrication, yet its ownership record reflects notable friction. With 1425 total owner complaints predominantly centered on the service brakes and compounded by 13 separate recalls, this model year presents a substantial volume of documented issues. When situated against the broader 1990-2009 complaint history, the 2015 generation registers well above the historical low of 21 complaints in 1990 but falls short of the problematic 1997 peak of 2991, indicating a middling but cautionary placement in the truck's overall reliability trajectory.

Model year2025202420232015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.75 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/60R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3911 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2015 F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.40 sec365 hp4x4
2015F-150 XLT 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec325 hp4x4
2015F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.40 sec15.00 sec365 hp4x4
2015F-150 Lariat 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.50 sec15.10 sec325 hp4x4
2014F-150 Tremor FX4 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.30 sec365 hp4x4
2014F-150 Tremor FX2 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.50 sec365 hpRWD
2014F-150 Tremor FX4 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.40 sec14.80 sec365 hp4x4
2016F-150 Lariat FX4 SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.60 sec365 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.75 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W
Engine Coolant Capacity16.4 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.1 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.9 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity7.75 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)11.8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 18.0; Rear: 38.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugHousing cover bolts: 33.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 41.0; Rear: 76.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket258.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle173.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket258.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts89.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Type12405
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity31.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePAG
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceWithout climate controlled seats

Service checks

Pressure Test21.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21.0 psi
Pressure Test21.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21.0 psi
Pressure Test21.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)62-73 psi
RPM51-67 @ idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 184.0; Rear: 181.0
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: NA, Rear: 11.1
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Solid Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.004-0.015
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260,
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.004-0.015
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
152.0 Step 3: 74.0 Step 4: 98.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
16.0
245 degrees45 degrees
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
14.4
245 degrees45 degrees
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 Step 2360 degrees
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 Step 2360 degrees
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur. · NOTE: The connecting rod caps are of the cracked design and must mate with the connecting rod ends. Excessive bearing clearance will result if not mated correctly. · Install the connecting rod cap and bearing. · Torque: · Step 124.0

2Loosen180 degrees
324.0
490 degrees90 degrees
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0
232.0
390 degrees90 degrees
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
114.75
228.0
3105 degrees105 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Install new cylinder head bolts.

114.75
2Loosen bolts two complete turns
337.0
4180 degrees180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed. · Install the cylinder head and the new bolts.

118.0
255.0
3Loosen 180 degrees180 degrees
418.0
518.0
690 degrees90 degrees
790 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
230 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
160
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
114.75
260 degrees60 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
135
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
130.0
2Loosen 360 degrees360 degrees
326.0
4180 degrees180 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Tighten the main bearing bolts.

124.0
2135 degrees; Side bolts135 degrees
133.0
290 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Tighten the vertical main bearing cap fasteners.

114.75
230.0
311 through 20-48.0
41 through 2090 degrees
17.4
222.0
360 degrees60 degrees
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten bolts 1 through 14 to90 degrees
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 Step 3: 45
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
17.4
245 degrees45 degrees
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep Oil pump must be held against the cylinder block until all bolts are tightened. · Rotate the inner rotor of the oil pump assembly to align the flats on the crankshaft and slip the oil pump over the crankshaft until seated against the block. · Rotate the oil pump until the bolt holes are aligned to the block and install the fasteners hand tight.

17.4
218.0
37.4
414.75
5A45 degrees
6B75 degrees
7C45 degrees
8D60 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The provided federal record covers model years 1990–2009, which predates the 2015 F-150's generation, so a direct trend comparison within the same generation is not possible from this data. For the 2015 model year itself, the top complaint areas are service brakes (248), engine (126), and powertrain (119), with 40 crash-related and 12 fire-related complaints reported. Without year-by-year data for the 2015 generation, it is unclear whether these figures represent an improvement or decline relative to its immediate predecessors. However, the presence of notable brake and engine complaints suggests that a pre-purchase inspection focusing on these systems is advisable. Given the lack of comparative data, the 2015 F-150 should be evaluated on its own merits and specific vehicle history rather than assumed generational trends.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
241
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,425
Owner complaints
40 involved a crash · 12 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,425 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes248
Engine126
Power Train119
Unknown Or Other98
Structure97
Steering58
Visibility/Wiper54
Vehicle Speed Control49

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 241 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 531742024-11-26Unknown Or OtherVarious vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt…
TSB 24-21882024-07-24WheelsThis article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
TSB 24-20982024-03-29Engine And Engine CoolingThis article supersedes TSB 23-2330 to update the Parts List. Some 2015-2017 F-150…
SSM 523342024-03-06Engine And Engine CoolingSome 2011-2024 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 F take?

7.75 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil; Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.