2016 FORD F-150 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2,335

Owner Complaints

67 Crashes 36 Fires

13

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

64

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 FORD F-150

The 2016 FORD F-150 has received a total of 2,335 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 21 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT. 64 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (418 complaints), Engine (296 complaints), and Service Brakes (293 complaints).

Recalls for the 2016 FORD F-150

NHTSA has recorded 21 recalls for the 2016 FORD F-150, potentially affecting up to 6,934,511 vehicles.

Recall 22V150000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 195,864 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed...

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Recall 22V150000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

| 195,864 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed...

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Recall 21E027000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

| 2,394 vehicles affected

Defect: Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

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Recall 20V332000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 292,311 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28,...

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Recall 20V332000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 292,311 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28,...

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Recall 20V332000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

| 292,311 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28,...

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Recall 20V332000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

| 292,311 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28,...

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Recall 20V098000 — ENGINE

| 13,854 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used...

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Recall 20V098000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

| 13,854 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used...

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Recall 18V894000 — ENGINE

| 410,289 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Consequence: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford...

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Recall 19V278000 — ENGINE

| 131,068 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall...

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Recall 19V278000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

| 131,068 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Consequence: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall...

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Recall 17V652000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

| 1,101,107 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be...

Consequence: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service...

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Recall 18V568000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

| 1,619,112 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Consequence: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number...

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Recall 18V568000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

| 1,619,112 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Consequence: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number...

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Recall 17V767000 — SEATS

| 177,264 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January...

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Recall 17V526000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

| 117,423 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence: If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice...

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Recall 17V331000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

| 14,410 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a...

Consequence: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

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Recall 17V331000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

| 14,410 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a...

Consequence: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

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Recall 16V475000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 5,280 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence: The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.

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Recall 16V110000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

| 2,894 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-150 trucks manufactured April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, and equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS). The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.

Consequence: If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall...

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 FORD F-150

2,335 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD F-150. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Train
Complaints: 418 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 296 2 Crashes 5 Fires 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 293 21 Crashes 18 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 233 4 Crashes 5 Fires 5 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 183 2 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 162 2 Crashes 14 Fires 6 Injuries
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 100 3 Fires 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 82 4 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 81 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 59 2 Crashes
Wheels
Complaints: 38
Air Bags
Complaints: 33 15 Crashes 18 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 29
Seats
Complaints: 21 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 21 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 17 2 Crashes
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 17 1 Injury
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 17
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
Complaints: 16
Seat Belts
Complaints: 14 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 14
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 13 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Back Over Prevention
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 8
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 8
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 8 2 Fires
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
Complaints: 7
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
Complaints: 7
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Visibility
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
Complaints: 4
Structure
Complaints: 4
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 4
Back Over Prevention Warnings
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
Complaints: 3
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsealsgaskets
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Windowelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringcamerasensor
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitioncoil
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitioncoilspark Plugs
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginesolenoidactuator
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemmanifold Pressure Map Sensor
Complaints: 1
Lane Departure Warning
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatchemergency Mechanical Release
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalshaftoutput
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcritical Fasteners
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityfixed Panaramic Roofsky Light Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11719715 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
The first sign of trouble with my 2016 Ford F-150 was that the blind spot sensor failure light came on while driving. Then the engine warning light came on and the gear indicator on the dash went blank. Also, while the truck was in forward driving motion, it lost throttle control. After stopping the truck and shutting it off, it would not restart. The check engine codes were 0706 and 0707. After clearing these codes, the truck started again, but repeated the same issues three more times in one week. The truck was taken to the Ford dealership and confirmed that the lead frame needs to be replaced.
#11719547 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Vehicle is having ECM module errors and sensor issues just like other Ford models. It throws a code and then will not go above 5th gear or go below 3rd gear until vehicle is shut off and restarted. Once it restarts it is fine for a bit. It can go a few days in between malfunctions or can happen multiple times per day.
#11719395 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
Had issue with sudden downshifting ,not changing gears ,hard shift as well. Took the vehicle to AAMCO and was told the transmission needed to be rebuilt. So i did just, at 99,000 miles. Not sure if this helps your findings.
#11719420 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
Truck down shifts randomly, causes a shutter, and has a hard time accelerating. I had a sensor replaced inside of my transmission along with new transmission fluid put in and it failed to fix my problem.
#11719049 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
I was driving down the road with the cruise set at 60 mph when I came over the top of a hill and I started to decend down the hill if felt like my truck had down shifted and the back tires locked up and screeched a little bit then a big bang happened and had no more drive gear as I hit the gas it just reved the motor up and didn’t move. Upon further inspection I pulled the rear differential cover off and my spider gears and the shaft holding the gears in place was snapped in 2 different places, chips in the gears. My transfer case chain was snapped in half and my transmission had hard shift from first to second gear and a loud buzzing noise. . I took the truck to my mechanic and hooked a scanner up to it and took it for a test run. As it was driving a sensor was telling the truck to shift into park as it was shifting from first to second or second to third causing a hard shift and buzzing noise and eventually losing all connectivity to the transmission and internals as well. I have sense replaced the whole rear axel, transfer case myself with used parts and is currently in the shop swapping transmissions as I needed my vehicle to continue working. Safety of myself and or others was definitely at risk when my rear tires locked up the rear end could have slid out cause me to wreck and possibly wreck into someone else. There was also no warning lights or anything on my dash before this incident occurred.

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Safety Rating for the 2016 FORD F-150

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FORD F-150 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FORD F-150

Ford Motor Company has issued 64 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FORD F-150. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB 23-2330 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This article supersedes TSB 23-2083 to update the Service Procedure and the Part List. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to various concerns with the oil pan. To correct the condition,...

SSM 50097 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a new body control module (BCM) installed may exhibit a programming error when using IDS versions 122.03 through 123.01 stating 'Data Corrupt' or 'Configuration Failed, would you like to retry?'. IDS scan tool version 123.02 contains a fix for this programming error. Install...

TSB 20-2278 — POWER TRAIN

Some 2013-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with Electronic Shift On-The-Fly (ESOF) 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD) mode most commonly on acceleration. This may be due to a loss of vacuum to the integrated wheel end (IWE) actuators and/or wear of the...

TSB 20-2278 — EQUIPMENT

Some 2013-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with Electronic Shift On-The-Fly (ESOF) 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD) mode most commonly on acceleration. This may be due to a loss of vacuum to the integrated wheel end (IWE) actuators and/or wear of the...

20N03 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

This is a one-time repair program for vehicle owners that report unintended tailgate opening.Affected vehicles are eligible for this repair through April 3, 2030 or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. If a vehicle has already exceeded the mileage limit, this extended warranty...

TSB 19-2384 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2016-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine and built on 1-Apr-2016 and through 1-Jan-2017 may exhibit a rough idle in neutral or park at normal operating temperature with oil consumption greater than 1 liter (1 quart) in less than 4,800 km (3,000 miles). This may be due...

TSB 19-2188 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit excessive white or blue smoke from the exhaust at start up after a cold soak. This may be due to oil entering the left hand turbocharger turbine housing. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to...

TSB 19-2206 — EQUIPMENT

Some 2015-2019 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a glove compartment door that appears misaligned along the storage tray or right side instrument panel when closed. This may be due to the position of the glove compartment storage tray rubber mat or the seating of the glove compartment door strikers or glove...

TSB 19-2071 — EQUIPMENT

Some 2015-2019 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a glove box door that appears misaligned along the storage tray or right side instrument panel when closed. This may be due to the position of the glove box storage tray rubber mat or the seating of the glove box door strikers or glove...

18N03-S4 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Certain 2015-2018 Model Year F-150 and 2017-2018 Model Year F-250-F-550 Vehicles - Door Latch Freezing Concerns

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FORD F-150

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2016 FORD F-150.

Investigation EA26001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Engineering Analysis

Opened:

Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up

Investigation RQ16001 — SERVICE BRAKES Closed

Opened:

Brake Master Cylinder Failure

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