Ford F-150 Thirteenth generation
Model overview
The 2015–2020 F-150 offers strong work-use versatility, but its many engine, transmission, drivetrain and equipment combinations make configuration and service history especially important.
Pros
- Versatile cab, bed, engine and drivetrain choices.
- Useful towing and load-carrying platform when correctly specified.
- Aluminium body panels help reduce some exterior corrosion exposure.
Cons
- Large size can be awkward in tight spaces.
- Electronic and drivetrain equipment varies widely by year and trim.
- Steel frame and underbody corrosion remain important regional concerns.
Common problems & ownership concerns
Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.
- Aluminium-panel paint bubbling or corrosionMedium
- Frame and underbody corrosionHigh
- Drivetrain and transmission-specific faultsHigh
- Infotainment and electronic equipment faultsMedium
Maintenance
Follow the VIN-specific owner’s manual schedule, including the correct engine oil, drivetrain fluids and additional service for towing, dusty or salty use.
Engine overview · 2.7L 6-cyl PETROL EcoBoost
A capable turbocharged petrol V6 for the 2015–2020 F-150, but equipment and engine details vary by year. Condition, servicing and correct VIN-specific maintenance matter more than the catalogue label alone.
Pros
- Strong pulling capability
- Compact turbocharged V6 design
Cons
- Turbo and direct-injection complexity
- Potentially costly access and repair work
- Year-specific service differences
Common problems & ownership concerns
Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.
- Oil leaks and seepage across 2.7 L applicationsMedium
- Intake-valve deposits on earlier direct-injection applicationsMedium
- Turbocharger and charge-air plumbing concernsMedium
- Cooling-system leaks on applicable enginesHigh
Maintenance
Follow the VIN-specific Ford schedule and oil specification, with closer attention to servicing under towing or severe-duty use.
These are general ownership concerns, not a diagnosis. Equipment and engine details vary by version and production date.
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