2016 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Power Train (55), Engine (6), Electrical System (5).
Key takeaways
- 69 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 55 | 80% |
| Engine | 6 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-21
XXX: I scheduled an oil change online and selected the open transmission safety recall. [XXX] Ford executed Recall 26S28 (PCM Programming) under verification code RGLKT7MASIPIJ. The truck had absolutely no shifting issues prior to this flash. XXX: Within two weeks of the software update, the truck began experiencing th...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-19
The component that failed is the Back Up Camera Screen. It is all blue. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety or the safety of others is at risk because I can't see directly behind my truck without this camera. I could end up hitting a child or small item directly behind my truck. We will be conta...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-18
I participated in Safety Recall 26V237 -2016 F-150 Ford Truck transmission issues. Under the recall, Ford completed a transmission programming update to resolve the safety concerns. The campaign DID NOT resolve the transmission issues. The truck is still a hazzard to drive & needs further repairs or transmission rep...
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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.