2016 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Power Train (91), Unknown Or Other (11), Engine (9).
Key takeaways
- 114 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 91 | 80% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 10% |
| Engine | 9 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% |
| Steering | 2 | 2% |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-02
There is an open recall from April 2026 that has yet to be addressed by FORD. APR 14, 2026 Manufacturer Recall Number26S28 NHTSA Recall Number26V237 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, AN UNEXPECTED DOWNSHIFT TO A LOWER GEAR MAY OCCUR AND CAUSE AN ABRUPT WHEEL SPEED REDUCT...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-30
Truck totally shuts off randomly while driving. Loss of everything Z
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-27
I am filing this complaint on behalf of myself in regards to Fords customer service team. I submitted the paperwork to receive a refund for this repair on August the 5th and they denied it on October the 23. I have since obtained the missing documentation they requested and no one at the Ford customer service dept will...
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More for the 2016 Ford F-150
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.