P04202015 FORD F-150

P0420 on 2015 FORD F-150

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

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3
Discussions
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67%
Success Rate
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8
Owner Reports
Live Data

Last reported case: 1 weeks ago

Based on 3 owner reports (3 from Reddit)

What is P0420?

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πŸš—P0420 on 2015 FORD F-150

This page focuses specifically on P0420 issues reported by 2015 FORD F-150 owners. The experiences and fixes below are from real owners of this exact vehicle.

Symptoms Reported by 2015 FORD F-150 Owners:

check engine lightrough idlevacuum leaks

Parts Often Involved:

sensor 2map sensorsvalve cover gasketcatalytic convertersensor 1o2 sensor bank 2maf sensorpcv valvebank 1 sensor 1o2 sensor

What Owners Say

Real experiences from 2015 FORD F-150 owners

8 reports
Fixed Itvia reddit_post
β€œFinally fixed my P0420 catalyst efficiency below threshold code! I have a 2018 F-150 3.5 EcoBoost with 85,000 miles.”
β€” f150owner2018Nov 2024|@85k miProblem Fixed45
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Fixed Itvia reddit_post
β€œ2018 F-150 P0420 Code - What fixed it for me Finally fixed my P0420 catalyst efficiency below threshold code!”
β€” f150owner2018Nov 2024|Problem Fixed45
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Warningvia reddit_post
β€œCode came back after 50 miles. Then I cleaned the MAF sensor with CRC MAF cleaner - no luck, still getting the code.”
β€” f150owner2018Nov 202445
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Fixed Itvia reddit_comment
β€œEnded up being the catalytic converter, $800 at the dealer. Fixed the problem though.”
β€” coyote50driverNov 2024|$800Problem Fixed12
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Fixed Itvia reddit_comment
β€œFixed the problem though. Lesson learned - start with the cat on P0420.”
β€” coyote50driverNov 2024|Problem Fixed12
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Cost Reportvia reddit_comment
β€œReplaced O2 sensor bank 2 sensor 2 - still there. Ended up being the catalytic converter, $800 at the dealer.”
β€” coyote50driverNov 2024|$80012
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Experiencevia reddit_post
β€œ2015 F150 3.5 Ecoboost P0420 P0430 I have a 3.5 ecoboost 155k, it threw a P0420, I reset the code and drove for about 60 miles and then it threw an 0420 and an 0430.”
β€” Bam1126Jan 20261
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Experiencevia reddit_post
β€œI have a 3.5 ecoboost 155k, it threw a P0420, I reset the code and drove for about 60 miles and then it threw an 0420 and an 0430. Truck doesn’t appear to have any vacuum leaks or exhaust leaks.”
β€” Bam1126Jan 20261
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These are real experiences shared by 2015 FORD F-150 owners on automotive forums and communities. Results may vary based on vehicle condition and repair quality.

About This Data

This page aggregates 3 discussions about P0420 from 2015 FORD F-150 owners across automotive communities.

Success rate (67%) is calculated from posts where owners confirmed whether their fix resolved the issue.

Last updated: 1/13/2026