Ford F-150 Complaints (2016)

2,093 consumer complaints on file.

#11534312July 25, 2023
ENGINE
Three things happened simultaneously: 1. The exhaust manifold warped, causing a loss of power, a whistling sound and other issues to occur. 2. Integrated locking 4WD Hubs lost vacuum causing my drivers side front-wheel to attempt going into 4WD while going down the highway at 70mph. 3. Spark Plugs went bad again. I had to change all spark plugs at 50K and now again at 100K.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534470July 25, 2023
ENGINE
I went to start my 2016 F-150 Lariat one morning and it took a little longer to start up than usual and it was shaking at idle, something it had never done before. I took it to a shop where it was hooked up to the obd2 reader and it showed that it was most likely needing new spark plugs and possibly coils for cylinders 2 and 3 which made sense because there was less than 74,000 miles on the truck. When I got them replaced the same thing was happening but now there were check engine lights. I took it to the dealership for them to work on they said that cylinders 2 and 3 were cracked. With the issues that the 2.7 Eco boost engines have been having a recall or ford should make this right. A 10,000 dollar repair for a known issue is not the right way to conduct business.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533393July 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Truck was just recently serviced with oil chang and fluids toped off. Drove to work in the morning with no issue. Went to leave after my work day my brake light and check fluid warning came on. Looked all over vehicle and could not find any leaks. Filled brake reservoir with dot 4 fluid and everything went back to normal. Drove a couple miles and brake lights and warning came back on and brake pedal went to the floor almost running a stop sign as I hurriedly used the emergency brake to stop. Pulled to a empty lot and again went over entire vehicle even pulled carpet back from fire wall to check for leaks. Nothing everything is dry. Apon searching the internet I found there is a recall for the exact same issue same years and vehicle but my vin isn't a part of the recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532681July 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving approximately 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to lunge forward. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,302.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532859July 17, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2016 F150 moon roof track broke with 61k miles on it… it left my moon roof jammed open for rain and snow to enter my vehicle. After further research it appears that this is a common problem for this design. A ford dealer quoted me 4k to fix….If this does not qualify for a recall i have no idea what will. Please help all of us and make this a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532611July 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Front right brake hose ruptured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532096July 13, 2023
ENGINE
My 2016 Ford F150 XLT would stall when stopped at red lights or stop signs. My dealership advised they ran codes and could not find anything wrong. I continued to drive the truck and the problem persisted. I had another location run for codes and found that I had a defective intake manifold where the valves would stick closed and not allow enough air to the engine causing it to shut down. I returned to my dealership and advised them of the codes I learned about. I also conducted research on the internet and found that F150s with a 5.0 engine had this problem. My intake manifold now needs to be replaced. I believe should the truck stall while driving or not start again when at a red light, it could cause a safety issue with possibly being rear-ended and a traffic hazard to myself, my family, or other motorists. This is a defective part that is intregral to the operation of a vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531727July 12, 2023
POWER TRAIN
My vehicle check engine light and wrench light came on suddenly. My transmission got stuck in 5th gear. Upon arriving to the stop light the transmission wouldn’t downshift leading me to start off very slow. The car behind me almost rear ended me. Once I was up to about 50 mph, the transmission downshifted to 2nd gear obviously at high rpm’s and it felt like someone rear ended me. I see this was an issue that had a recall issued on 2011-2013 F150’s. I believe there is another issue or one that wasn’t resolved. There are several complaints online about the part being on backorder for months, which was also confirmed by my dealership once the diagnostic was completed. My vehicle is a 2016 with only 59k miles on it. This $1100 repair should be covered by Ford Motor Company.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531100July 8, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Upon entering my truck, I noticed the rear (powered) window seemed to be open, despite leaving it in the closed position. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the glass and trim were not correctly seated and it appeared as though the adhesive that holds the parts had failed (true cause unknown as I didn't observe the occurrence). This is a safety issue because 1) I have a young child who rides in the rear seat of the vehicle, and the glass moves freely since it is off-track. 2) the electric components are still working, and if my spouse (who doesn't drive my truck often) were to forget there was an issue, moving the glass which is not correctly articulating in its track could cause it to break (I am uncertain as to whether or not it is shatter-resistant). 3) we have had a lot of rainy weather, and due to the exposure of electrical components to the weather, could cause a short or electrocution if touched. 4) the glass could be easily pushed inward or aside from outside of the truck leaving it more vulnerable to break-in or theft. This issue is currently available for inspection upon request however, I will be getting it repaired within the next few days as it cannot wait. I have not yet had a dealer confirm the issue, nor had it inspected by any other party. I am aware of at least a few dozen 2015-2020 Ford F150 owners having this problem, it seems to be a known issue among owners of these vehicles. There were no warnings or vehicle generated messages. I respectfully request this issue be investigated because of safety concerns and evidence of widespread component failure. Thank you for your time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530961July 7, 2023
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repair. Following the repair, the contact stated that the tailgate failed to release as intended per the revised instructions from the manufacturer. The instructions stated that the vehicle needed be in park(P) for the tailgate to be released. The contact stated that the tailgate only released while the vehicle was turned off, whether the vehicle is in park(P), drive(D), or neutral(N). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was able to duplicate the failure but was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The dealer surmised that the failure was related to a programming issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 82,550.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530749July 6, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
I came to an intersection and stopped. While my foot was on the brake pedal it became soft after 5 seconds and then was depressed to the floor board. While remaining stopped I pumped the brakes and they continued to be soft and spongy. I then proceeded through the intersection and proceeded to enter Interstate 10 just outside of Luling, TX. While traveling at 70 mph I tried my brakes again and quickly realized I didn’t have the ability to stop. I slowed my speed, found the next exit ramp and pumped my brakes and down shifted to bring my 2016 Ford F-150 to a stop on the shoulder. While stopped I pumped my brakes again and the brake pedal went directly to the floor with no resistance. My truck was not safe to drive so I had it towed to the nearest town of Luling, TX. The mechanic diagnosed the problem where the rubber brake line on the right front wheel had ruptured causing the loss of hydraulic pressure and fluid.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529899July 1, 2023
WHEELS
This is in regard to problems with the lug nuts on my 2016 Ford F150. The truck has approx 31,000 miles. I can no longer use the lug wrench provided by the manufacturer (Ford) because the lug nuts are "swollen", according to the dealership. The dealership refused to rotate my tires because of this issue. They advised Ford would not warranty replacement of the lug nuts. They admitted the lug nuts were "defective". This is definitely a safety issue and should be repaired at no cost by Ford. Please issue a recall on these lug nuts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529324June 28, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unknown which system is failing as Ford is unable to repair it. The truck codes include underpowered, turbo, catalytic converter, misfire. Truck cannot accelerate. Happens sporadically. The spark plugs, manifold, catalytic converter, brakes, rotors and turbo have all been replaced. Truck continues to have issues accelerating and running. At several points the cab of the truck filled with exhaust. Another point radiator fluid spewed all over under the hood. This truck is a threat to the health and safety of those driving it. The F150 forum states it is a common occurrence and the dealerships are replacing the same parts every few months and the problem never full resolves. Please recall this truck. The date below is when the problem started occurring but has been ongoing since.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528171June 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Very harsh down shifting, one incident happened at about 40mph but was already slowing down for a light so nothing catastrophic happened but if I was traveling at a higher speed a crash would’ve more than likely happened, and eventually threw codes: P0706, P0707, P1702, P1921 which is for the molded lead frame inside the transmission. Codes were pulled myself with my own devices and according to research all code descriptions are things that are faulty on the molded lead frame assembly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527907June 20, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and ascending a hill, and while hauling a trailer, the vehicle would lose motive power. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle slowly responded. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the mechanic had retrieved DTC Code: P2005. The contact stated that the mechanic verified with the dealer that intake manifolds were on a national backorder. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527940June 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard however, the vehicle failed to come to an immediate stop. The contact stated that he was able to use the parking brake to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, avoiding a collision with the vehicle ahead. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the brake master cylinder had been leaking into the brake booster, causing the brake booster to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the cause of the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 122,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527507June 17, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transfer case is corroding where the bolts are and leaking fluid
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527349June 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STRUCTURE:BODY
I would like to bring to your attention two safety concerns regarding the 2016 Ford F150 model, specifically related to the braking system and the panoramic roof hardware. I have experienced these issues which may pose potential risks and compromise the safety and functionality of the vehicle. Brakes Dragging or Caliper Seizing: Brakes on my 2016 Ford F150, which have experienced dragging brakes or caliper seizing. This issue can lead to premature wear of brake components and a decrease in stopping efficiency, compromising the vehicle's ability to come to a complete and timely stop. Such a condition poses a significant safety hazard, especially during emergency braking situations or when driving downhill. Panoramic Roof Hardware Made of Plastic: Another safety concern I have identified involves the panoramic roof hardware in the 2016 Ford F150. The hardware used in the construction of the roof assembly includes plastic pieces that may become dislodged and fall into the track, causing the roof to become stuck in a partially open or closed position. This malfunction could result in the inability to fully close the roof, leading to potential exposure to weather elements or reduced visibility while driving. All of these things the Ford Motor Company is aware of.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527089June 14, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving vehicle on highway and warning lights began to illuminate. Hill assist error, parking brake error, advance Trac Control error, wiper pump began to spray wiper fluid until it emptied and wipers would not stop. Car powered down and had to pull over. Car would start but would not move and had to get a tow to dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526820June 13, 2023
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The contact stated that broken glass fell onto the rear seat occupants. There were no reported injuries. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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