Ford F-150 Complaints (2016)

2,093 consumer complaints on file.

#11641463February 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The rear Axel is starting to fail. This vehicle has not been used in a work/commercial environment. The rear axel has a loud humming noise, it was diagnosed as a bad spider gear and bearing. This is also causing major limitations on the initial speed up of the vehicle. This is causing a drag feeling when accelerating into a highway. It’s a 3 thousand dollar rebuild. This is extremely weird, a drivetrain Axel should not fail under regular driving conditions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641502February 8, 2025
ENGINE
Exhaust leak from manifold and broken bolt from engine block causing unhealthy exhaust to go into the cabin. Faulty Exhaust manifold removed/replaced with an upgraded new manifold/engine block bolts by license auto repair shop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641416February 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally while downshifting. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but failure became a regular occurrence. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641035February 6, 2025
ENGINE
My 2016 Ford f150 engine failed. The Ford dealership found the turbo & the valves failed. 2 pistons cracked due to excessive carbon build up & the valves failed. The motor failed causing engine to stop suddenly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641106February 6, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 40 MPH, the vehicle shifted into first gear, and the transmission started to jerk and failed to lock into gear. The system malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence and park the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640514February 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving the truck jumps back and forth between Drive and Manual multiple times and then goes. Happens occasionally and has been going on for about a week. Then today, it did it again and all gauges flicked on and off and jumped between gears. It first happened on the highway doing 70mph and it's like it dropped down to first gear and throws you forward.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639861January 31, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When operating the turn signal and using the wipers on delay, I smelled a plastic like burning smell thinking it was the wiring in the controller arm. This happened several times and eventually the wiper runs 100% on the time delay with no way to turn off except by pulling the fuse. I can operate the normal speeds of the wipers when it rains if needed but I still get a smell sometimes. I have not had the issue looked at but will next week at an independent repair shop. I'm concerned maybe an electrical issue could cause a fire at some point in time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639975January 31, 2025
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact who is an independent mechanic had the vehicle with a fractured sub frame and bracket. The contact stated that the sub frame had a 6-inch hole. The contact stated that the sub frame and the bracket needed to be cleaned and re-welded. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the metal showed stress cracks. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639422January 29, 2025
ENGINE
Under light acceleration at highway speeds developed a misfire. Pulled over immediately and shut the vehicle down. Started vehicle up again and misfire was still occurring even at idle. Went straight to dealership where service department diagnosed as engine issues related to TSB 19-2384. Known defect to Ford related to a "concern with cylinder head valve guides". Advised by dealer this required new cylinder head but recommended entire long block replacement. Upon further discussion, manufacturer knew about this issue and did not recommend repair until symptoms developed because of their defect. Outside of warranty so dealer said they could provide no payment assistance. Spoke with Ford customer care and they informed me of the same and referred me to NHTSA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638875January 27, 2025
ENGINE
At approximately 62,000 miles, a loud noise started from the passenger side of the engine, car was taken to the local Ford dealership for repairs, and it was determined that the bolts for the exhaust manifold broke which was causing fumes to enter the passenger compartment. Repairs were made at my cost of $6000, and calls were made to Ford Corporate for monetary help but they declined any help at all!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637868January 23, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle with the remote, the vehicle was leaking coolant fluid. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the upper and lower radiator hoses were leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 66,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637680January 22, 2025
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Unknown, I was pulling into a parking spot, at Sam's Club, and lightly tap the gas petal for the turn and the truck lunched forward in the one carlink, and hit a concrete parking pole (Sam's club in Southgate Michigan has security cameras) it warped around the pole and bent the frame as if though it was 90 mph and a telephone pole.. I had taken it in twice under warranty for the gas pedal not working correctly, the warranty company would not allow a 3rd repair nor did Ford dealership take that warranty company. The airbags did not deploy, and I now have a T4 fractured vertebrae.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11636795January 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Timing chain loose has to be replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636359January 16, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side door latch failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that during extremely cold freezing weather, the door occasionally failed to unlock as needed or failed to securely latch closed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall or special program. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635653January 13, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake pedal goes all the way to the floorboard causing me to cast through a red light. Problem is persistent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635327January 10, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds on several occasions, while making left or right turns, the steering wheel was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the “Steering assist fault - Service Required" and "Traction - Steering Assist Failure” message was displayed on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it diagnosed and determined that the steering rack and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635111January 9, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to the freezing (around 20 degrees F) temperatures, the latch of the front-driver’s side door was frozen and was unable to close. The door would initially open, but any attempt to close it afterwards became unsuccessful.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635116January 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While driving my truck the transmission gear lights on the dash will begin to flash and the transmission will downshift very hard causing the rear end to lock up. This has happened three times now at traveling at a high rate of speed on the interstate (roughly 60-65 MPH).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634265January 6, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My F150 2016 rear glass shatter for no reason. it was parked in driveway and when I came out of morning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634395January 6, 2025
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
The contact's son owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 60 - 65 MPH with the defroster activated, the rear windshield started to crack. The driver drove the vehicle to the contact's residence and parked the vehicle. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was prompted to leave a voicemail. The contact had not heard back from the dealer. The contact had made an appointment with a local glass replacement company. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer to determine if the failure was caused by an impact before receiving assistance with the replacement. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 85,986.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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