Ford F-150 Complaints (2016)

2,093 consumer complaints on file.

#11443737December 14, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12/13/2016 Rear window shattered without cause.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443662December 13, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield washer fluid line (under hood) constantly freezes up- causing sprayers not to spray which is EXTREMELY dangerous from a visibility standpoint. Windows become quickly caked with slush and dirt from wet/ snow-filled roads. This happens multiple times, regardless of the type of windshield washer fluid that is used. Husband constantly needs to stop/ get out to correct the issue. Husband has taken our vehicle into one auto repair shop- they were unable to correct the issue. Spoke w/ another this weekend and the auto repair tech said it is a known issue and he actually has the same issue w/ his truck. He wasn't aware of a fix. He stated that he actually carries around extra water bottles so he can spray his windshield at stop signs when the windshield becomes hard to see through. My husband is not a mechanic-- but he believes the issue may be the placement of the windshield washer fluid line. Please google this issue-- there are multiple complaints online.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443342December 10, 2021
ENGINE
Engine block exploded with less than 100,000 miles while moving forward after a stop sign, dropped all water through a side of an engine, lost power unable to move from road blocking traffic. Once token into a shop, melted metal was found on the engine cover, and a big hole was found on the engine head. A lot of engine smoke (CO2) was released and got into the cabin getting me sick and feeling dizzy for a whole week
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11443198December 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Recently purchased a 2016 Ford F150 and am having the same issues as reported by multiple other customers. Once the weather approaches freezing temperatures, the door latch fails. Very simple, got into the truck and when closing the door, it will not latch and continued to open. I've found that pushing either the unlock or lock from inside the truck remedies this on the few occasions I've had it happen. My carfax indicates this has been reported to a dealership on multiple occasions w/o remedy. I've reviewed prior complaints and this has been reported several times in addition to occurring when in operation. I've yet to experience it happening when operating at this time. I've worked in the personal auto insurance industry for nearly 15 years and am quite certain this is an unacceptable manufacturer safety risk. Please recall and do the right thing here Ford. Thanks!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443094December 8, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Panoramic roof sliding mechanism braking once send to ford dealer got repaired and it broke again. Had a previous f150 just a year older 2015 had exactly the same issues thus meaning there’s definitely something wrong with this glass rooftops!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443147December 8, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
While the engine is idling, whether in park, drive, or reverse the engine intermittently loses RPM and shuts off. The dealer claims they can not duplicate the issue. No messages appear other then the car is on battery power. This has been going on for about the last 20000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442764December 6, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
The break pedal became unresponsive and would have to be pressed alot more that usual to stop the car and the stopping distance was much much longer. Then I noticed that every time I press the brakes oil shoots out from the front driver side. When I searched online I noticed that there is a similar recall for the exact same issue and same model year ford F-150, however my VIN number is not included in the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442528December 3, 2021
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
during normal highway crusing, the transmission gear indicator started flashing and experienced loss of power, as if the car was in neutral causing me to decelerate. sometimes when the transmission "catches" again, it'll catch in a lower gear such as 2nd, which will cause rapid deceleration. Multiple times I've been worried about getting rear ended when this happens. This issue happens about 3 times per week. Dealership can't diagnose and I even have a video of this happening. Dealership states tranmission repairs are over 3 weeks out. Simply unnacceptable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441734November 26, 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the backup camera and vehicle alert system would intermittently malfunction causing a visibility and safety hazard for the driver while in reverse. Also, the defrost system was intermittently faulty. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the failure listed was due to a faulty Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) computer system and the system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441301November 22, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
On 11-12-2020, our 2016 Ford F150 experienced a serious and dangerous brake failure. Without warning, the Right Front brake line ruptured while stopping.. The driver was able to stop the vehicle while avoiding a collision. Inspection by one of our company mechanics revealed that the brake line failed at the upper crimp. The brake line was replaced with an OEM part and the brake system was bled. Vehicle mileage was 110546. On 11-19-2021, our 2016 Ford F150 experienced a serious and dangerous brake failure. Without warning, the Left Front brake line ruptured while stopping with a different driver. The driver was able to avoid colliding with another vehicle at a stop light by slamming the vehicle into Park. Inspection by one of our company mechanics revealed the brake line, like the Left Front one a year prior, failed at the upper crimp. The brake line was replaced with an OEM part and the brake system bled. Vehicle mileage was 129149. After both failures, Power Ford's service department was contacted with this safety concern. They responded by stating that they had not seen any problems with late model F150 brake .lines. Our company vehicles undergo regular servicing and brake fluids are checked. This vehicle was out of warranty prior to the first failure, and warranty wasn't an issue and wasn't claimed. However, brake lines typically last much longer than five years without any problems and our company feels that this could be a major safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441367November 22, 2021
POWER TRAIN
From reading others experiences in this model of F150, I think it was the throttle body. Coming out of a complete stop, I pressed the throttle all the way down. The truck began accelerating, then the dash started chiming, and the truck would lurch forward and back. At this point, the throttle was completely unresponsive. After getting the truck to the side of the highway, 'Service Advance Track' was on the dashboard screen, followed by 'Hill start assist not available'. The local Ford dealership looked at it, and said they fixed it. However, in the past few months it has happened 6 more times. There were no symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441370November 22, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
My truck started making a whistle and ticking sound different than the standard turbo whistle. I've also noticed a burning smell recently when accelerating. I took the vehicle in to the dealership, and they pointed out that the exhaust manifold is warped. Looking online, this is a standard issue with Ford's Ecoboost engine -- however this is not covered by the extended warranty. This could cause the vehicle to fail emissions testing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440732November 17, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was following behind my sister driving the vehicle. While on the interstate behind a big rig in the fast lane, he was driving in the lane without passing anyone. I thought my sister was tired of following behind the rig and decided to pass him in the right lane. After watching her apply the brakes several times, she moved (to the next only and right) lane and the truck kept accelerating to high speeds 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 and then to 95 miles per hour, all along she is trying to apply the brake and it is not helping but you could see the taillights lighting up. Finally about a mile down the road she was able to get the truck back in control and pulled over into the median. We are all lucky the interstate was not congested at this area at this point of time, especially my sister.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439014November 2, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact stated he was depressing the brake pedal to the floor but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated he had to shift gears to neutral and use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle off the highway while experiencing the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the master cylinder and power brake booster to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,387.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438902November 1, 2021
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Vehicle has less than 30,000 miles and lug nuts were so swollen that when I did a tire rotation they ended up having to replace the lug nuts. This is inexcusable and a significant safety hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438757October 30, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving down the road when the rear window shattered. It looks like it blew outward. I was not using the rear defroster, nor were there any other vehicles that could have thrown a rock.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438475October 28, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SUSPENSION
Several recalls on the same make and model as mine. Why is my truck not covered under recall. These issue should not happen to a vehicle 5 years old with less the. 85k miles and all work has been completed at lithos ford of boise where I purchased it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438415October 27, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
After driving at highway speed for approx 1 hour, came to stop at red light. Vehicle idles rough, dropping to 250-300 rpm, then stalled in traffic, requiring restart. Third time this issue has occurred, all at stop signs or red lights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438184October 26, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured passenger’s side brake line. The contact was informed that the brake line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, a year later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver’s and passenger’s side brake lines were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437490October 20, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My name is [XXX]. My girlfriend and I bought a used 2016 F-150 truck back in July 2021, about 3 months earlier. We were driving yesterday (Oct 19, 2021) out from a Panera parking lot and suddenly, all we heard was a loud bang, almost like a gunshot. We did not know what it was originally so we looked around and saw the rear window had exploded into million pieces and shattered. Luckily, we did not have any pets/children/people sitting in the back, otherwise this would be a trip to the emergency room as the shatters were all over the back seat and inside the truck bed. When we came home, we looked online and found multiple incidents that this happens with the F-150 and Ford has not issued a public recall or done anything to prevent it. We called our dealer that we bought the truck from and they denied/pretended to not know what we were talking about and gave us a 3rd party to get a quote to repair the glass (which we found out it was almost $1000!) We tried and called another Ford dealer, and alas, same thing happened. They blatantly denied and pretended that they did not know or hear anything like that before, even though, if you do a quick google search, thousands of owners had had this issue! This is a safety issue and Ford needs to own it and do something about it. For us we were lucky to not transport anyone with us, otherwise I would imagine pieces of glass would be implanted in faces, eyes, bodies,...The vehicle that we were driving is in top shape and insured. All maintenance is done and up to date, even recalls have been done on the truck. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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