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Ford · Large Pickup truck

2016 Ford F-150

Gas
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
14 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
27 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls5 critical 13
Complaints58 crash · 25 fire · 51 injured reported 2,084
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 21 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2016 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year, 5 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 2084 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Ford F-Series (fourteenth generation) — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Ford F-Series (fourteenth generation) · Photo: Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGEGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo182421$3,200
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo192521$3,200
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo172420$3,350
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl182420$3,350
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,350
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGEGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo182219$3,550
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl172219$3,550
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGEGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo162218$3,700
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152218$3,700
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo162218$3,700
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGEGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo152017$3,950
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl152117$3,950
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGEGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl142016$4,200
F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGEGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl141916$4,200

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37044, 37039, 37040, 37041, 37047, 37051, 37049, 37045, 37042, 37048.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 Pickup 2WD, F150 Pickup 4WD6–7 / 10Bin 4 / LEV-III ULEV70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 Pickup 2WD, F150 Pickup 4WD6 / 10Bin 4 / LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 Pickup 2WD FFV, F150 Pickup 4WD FFV6 / 10Bin 4All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body stylePickup
GVWR classClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.5 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower365 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Transmission

Drivetrain4x2

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim. Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length207.5–248.8 in
Width (body, without mirrors)79.9 in
Height75.2–77.2 in
Wheelbase122.4–163.8 in
Track, front67.7 in
Track, rear67.7 in
Curb weight4,050–4,930 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear58/42

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 12 configurations: P/U Reg Cab 6.5-FT Box 2WD, P/U Reg Cab 6.5-FT Box 4X4, P/U Reg Cab 8-FT Box 2WD, P/U Reg Cab 8-FT Box 4X4, P/U Super Cab 6.5-FT Box 2WD, P/U Super Cab 6.5-FT Box 4X4 …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (13)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Power Train

26S28
1,392,935 vehicles
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear. Risk Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V237000 reported Apr 14, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

22S11
195,864 vehicles 82% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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 on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V150000 reported Mar 11, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

20S31
292,311 vehicles 81% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V332000 reported Jun 8, 2020 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Equipment

20S08
13,854 vehicles 99% reported repaired built Jul 31, 2014 – Oct 15, 2016
Problem 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. Risk A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix 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 until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V098000 reported Feb 21, 2020 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Equipment

19S11
131,068 vehicles 86% reported repaired built Jul 25, 2014 – Nov 17, 2018
Problem 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. Risk A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix 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 began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V278000 reported Apr 8, 2019 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Engine

18S45
410,289 vehicles 79% reported repaired built Mar 18, 2014 – Nov 17, 2018
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V894000 reported Dec 18, 2018 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Structure

18S27
1,619,112 vehicles 72% reported repaired built Mar 12, 2014 – Aug 23, 2018
Problem 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. Risk A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Fix 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 for this recall is 18S27.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V568000 reported Aug 31, 2018 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

17S40
177,264 vehicles 75% reported repaired built Jan 22, 2016 – Apr 19, 2016
Problem 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. Risk In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury. Fix 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 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V767000 reported Nov 29, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

17S33
1,101,107 vehicles 73% reported repaired built Mar 12, 2014 – Dec 31, 2016
Problem 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 closed. Risk A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury. Fix 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 at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V652000 reported Oct 16, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

17C12
117,423 vehicles 75% reported repaired built Jul 20, 2015 – Jun 16, 2017
Problem 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." Risk 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. Fix 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 when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V526000 reported Aug 28, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

17C09
14,410 vehicles 32% reported repaired built Mar 18, 2014 – Apr 1, 2017
Problem 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 side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." Risk If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V331000 reported May 22, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

16C11
5,280 vehicles 75% reported repaired built Feb 17, 2016 – Feb 25, 2016
Problem 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." Risk The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V475000 reported Jun 28, 2016 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

16S05
2,894 vehicles 80% reported repaired built Apr 27, 2015 – Nov 22, 2015
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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 is 16S05.
NHTSA campaign 16V110000 reported Feb 25, 2016 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up open

On March 21, 2025, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25002) to investigate instances of unexpected transmission downshifting without driver input in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford F-150 vehicles (subject vehicles) manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford). The complaints allege that, without warning or driver input, the subject vehicles experienced a sudden and rapid deceleration often accompanied by temporary rear wheel lockup, seizure, or skidding, resulting in a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of crash and injury to all motorists, including those not within the subject vehicles. The MY 2015 and MY 2016 F-150 vehicles were equi

Opened Jan 30, 2026 · action EA26001 · the investigation’s page →

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up closed

On March 21, 2025, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE25002) to investigate instances of unexpected transmission downshifting without driver input in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford F-150 vehicles (subject vehicles) manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford). The complaints allege that, without warning or driver input, the subject vehicles experienced a sudden and rapid deceleration often accompanied by temporary rear wheel lockup, seizure, or skidding, resulting in a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of crash and injury to all motorists, including those not within the subject vehicles. The MY 2015 and MY 2016 F-150 vehicles were e

Opened Mar 21, 2025 · closed Jan 30, 2026 · action PE25002 · the investigation’s page →

Seat Belts:Pretensioner — Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire closed

On June 18, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE18-008) to investigate complaints alleging post-crash fires at the B pillar in the area of the seat belt pretensioners on MY 2014-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab, and Super Crew Cab Vehicles. On August 24, 2018, Ford Motor Company recalled (FSA 18S27 - NHTSA #18V568) the affected population. Ford's investigation found that some front seat belt pretensioners may generate sparks during deployment in excess of Ford's specification. Sparks in the pretensioner exhaust gases inside the lower portion of the B-pillar may subsequently ignite combustible components contained in the B-pillar, such as insulation

Opened Aug 3, 2018 · closed Dec 17, 2018 · action PE18008 · the investigation’s page →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder — Brake Master Cylinder Failure closed

On June 8, 2020, Ford Motor Company issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 20V-332) of 292,311 model year (MY) 2014-2017 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines and built from 9/1/2014 to 8/1/2016. Ford stated that the causes of brake fluid loss in the master cylinder are brake fluid contamination that can interfere with rear cup seal function, and rolling of the rearmost cup seal. Prior to total loss of the front brakes, depending on the amount of brake fluid loss in the master cylinder, the driver may receive an audible chime, message center alert and red brake warning indicator in the instrument cluster, and may experience a change in brake pedal travel and increased ped

Opened Sep 28, 2016 · closed Jul 5, 2020 · action RQ16001 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific F-150

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2016 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
2084complaints filed

58 involved a crash · 25 a fire · 51 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 153 · 2017: 152 · 2018: 191 · 2019: 207 · 2020: 155 · 2021: 142 · 2022: 154 · 2023: 186 · 2024: 190 · 2025: 253 · 2026: 301

Most-cited components

Power Train → 610
Engine → 347
Service Brakes → 342
Unspecified 255
Structure → 201
Electrical System → 189

In depth: transmission and drivetrain problems → · engine problems → · brake problems → · body and structure problems → · electrical problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

2016 Ford F-150 xlt 2.7l ecoboost automatic model with approximately 3,400 miles. Had already driven about 4-5 miles with engine already warmed up. Dry weather and about 69 degrees f outside. Came up to stop light with other vehicles ahead slowed down. Came to a complete stop and the auto-stop function engaged and the engine shut off.
Engine at 3,400 miles Jun 18, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10875039
Ford throttle body issue - vehicle has less than 9000 miles. While traveling on highway (65-70mph) in a remote area, the vehicle suddenly loss acceleration and begun to shudder. No response when pressing gas pedal. We coasted to the roadside and attempted to restart the car.
Fuel/Propulsion System at 8,674 miles Jun 17, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10874890
I have two windows on my 2016 Ford f 150. Passenger side up and down window moon roof on the passenger side the two above mentioned cracks/stress are with in 18 inches of each other. The passenger up and down window is now cracked from left to right
Visibility/Wiper at 4,300 miles Jun 14, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10874165
My 2016 F-150 plarinum with adaptive cruise control, runs up behind vehicles on occasions then brakes hard. If the other vehicle is a semi, as you attempt to pass him with adaptive cruise on, the car brakes hard and slows down on occasions.
Vehicle Speed Control at 3,475 miles Jun 7, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10872915
Brakes completely fail, when I pushed the brake pedal down. It went straight to the floor with no resistance. This has happened 4 times. Sometimes pumping the brakes helps. The emergency brake was used to stop the vehicle 2 times. Once a sharp swerve off the road while pumping to stop. The last time I coasted to a stop.
Service Brakes at 7,500 miles Jun 6, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10872737
Driver door of 2016 Ford F-150 will not latch when closing. Problem primarily occurs after vehicle has been in use. After opening the door, the door will not latch in a secure position when attempting to close. Will occasionally latch when pressing the unlock button after opening.
Structure at 600 miles May 2, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10862516

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Ford itself: 98 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 4 killed, 110 injured, as claimed, not verified. Every F-150 model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 47k

miles, typically

Half the 1,126 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 18,000 and 80,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 184
10k–20k 106
20k–30k 96
30k–40k 92
40k–50k 117
50k–60k 102
60k–70k 80
70k–80k 68
80k–90k 51
90k–100k 36
100k–150k 144
150k + 50

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Service Brakes25836,0980.9×
Power Train23499,8001.92×
Engine18456,7490.92×
Structure13220,0000.44×
Unspecified9828,000—
Electrical System9740,0000.89×
Visibility/Wiper9148,0001.33×
Fuel/Propulsion System4847,0001.0×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2016-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: structure (0.44×); later: power train (1.92×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 283
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-07-09
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 281 service bulletins, 2 others

Most often about: Equipment, Electrical System, Engine, Structure, Power Train.

  • 26N04 Other
    2026-07-09 · Power Train
  • Customer Satisfaction Program 26N04 Certain 2015-2017 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a 6R80 Transmission Transmission Molded Leadframe Replacement
  • 25N17 Other
    2026-03-25 · Back Over Prevention — Rearview System Braking
  • Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
  • SSM 54601 Service bulletin
    2026-02-24 · Electrical System
  • Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). Th
  • TSB 25-2570 Service bulletin
    2025-11-26 · Electrical System
  • This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to:  Display operation concerns  Navigation inoperative  Voice recognition concerns  Phone connection issues  Dropped phone connections  Applink related performance  Travel Link not present
  • SSM 54366 Service bulletin
    2025-11-12 · Power Train
  • Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
  • SSM 53495 Service bulletin
    2025-03-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0630 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to aftermarket modifications to the body control module (BCM), such as changes to the tire size or axle ratio in the BCM.
  • SSM 53174 Service bulletin
    2024-11-27 · Unknown Or Other
  • Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs.
  • SSM 53040 Service bulletin
    2024-10-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0706Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train19 owner reports
P0707Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train16 owner reports
P0720A fault in the output speed sensor circuit.Power Train16 owner reports
P2112
P2112 on Ford →		The electronic throttle is stuck closed.Engine15 owner reports
P0722Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train12 owner reports
P0705A fault in the transmission range sensor — the module cannot tell which gear position is selected.Power Train10 owner reports
P1702Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train10 owner reports
P0715
P0715 on Ford →		A fault in the input or turbine speed sensor circuit.Power Train8 owner reports
P0011
P0011 on Ford →		Camshaft timing on bank 1 is more advanced than commanded.Engine7 bulletins
P0015
P0015 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine7 bulletins
P0016
P0016 on Ford →		The crankshaft and camshaft are not where they should be relative to each other — timing, chain or phaser.Engine7 bulletins
P0017
P0017 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine7 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Ford F-150 failed the emissions check on 3.9% of first inspections — close to the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.9% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%).

New York inspections 3.9%

failed emissions

7,428 initial inspections of 7,255 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2016 F-150Every 2016 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check3.9%4.2%7,404
Failed the safety inspection1.9%2.2%7,428
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.36%0.27%7,428
Miles driven a year11,27210,028odometer at inspection
Average odometer115,937103,109odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2016 vehicle” is every 2016 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

F-150 by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 F 8 18 24 mpg2025 F 16 128 23 mpg2024 F 11 231 23 mpg2023 F 13 510 25 mpg2022 F 23 814 25 mpg2021 F 29 1,299 Do not drive2020 F 11 739 24 mpg2019 F 9 1,341 25 mpg2018 F 18 2,325 25 mpg2017 F 17 1,460 22 mpg2016 this page F 13 2,084 21 mpg

Common questions about the 2016 F-150

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2016 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 13 recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford F-150, 5 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V237000, covering Power Train. 6 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2016 Ford F-150?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Ford F-150 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (27/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Ford F-150?

Across the 14 EPA-rated configurations of the 2016 Ford F-150, the best EPA combined figure is 21 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2016 Ford F-150?

Transport Canada measured it at 207.5–248.8 in long, 79.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 75.2–77.2 in tall, on a 122.4–163.8 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,050–4,930 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Ford F-150?

Owners have filed 2084 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-150, most often about power train, engine, service brakes. Of those, 58 involved a crash, 25 a fire, 51 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2016 Ford F-150?

The EPA smog rating for the 2016 Ford F-150 runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — Bin 4, LEV-III ULEV125, LEV-III ULEV70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Ford F-150?

The manufacturer has filed 283 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford F-150, most often covering equipment, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-07-09. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2016 Ford F-150 do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Ford F-150 failed the emissions check on 3.9% of first inspections — close to the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.9% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations14 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates14 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls13NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints2084NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings6 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins283NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations4NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA8 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 F-150 The F-150 model year with the cleanest record on file — grade F, 8 recalls.Recalls Every Ford recall on file All campaigns filed against Ford vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this F-150 by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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