Ford F-150 Complaints (2016)

2,093 consumer complaints on file.

#11742285June 5, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the vehicle lost braking functionality. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact referenced notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the vehicle was not repaired because the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was towed to dealer and was diagnosed with catastrophic brake master failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742313June 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742399June 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
2016 Ford F-150 affected by Ford recall 26S28 / NHTSA 26V237. Vehicle experienced a sudden unintended downshift while driving on the freeway. The event caused abrupt deceleration and rear tire squeal, consistent with rear wheel speed reduction. A transmission-related diagnostic trouble code is currently stored and has not been cleared. Ford recall lookup shows no remedy currently available. I am concerned the vehicle is unsafe to drive while awaiting the final remedy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742178June 4, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
My 2016 Ford F-150 is currently subject to Recall 26S28 / NHTSA Recall 26V237. Prior to the recall remedy becoming available, the vehicle began experiencing erratic transmission shifting and illuminated the check engine light, wrench symbol, and codes P0720 and P0722 were present. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis. The dealership documented that the vehicle was experiencing erratic shifting and was considered not drivable. The technician determined that the erratic shifting condition was related to DTCs P0720 and P0722 and recommended replacement of the transmission lead frame/conductor plate. The technician also noted the need for additional diagnostics involving the Output Speed Sensor (OSS) circuit within the transmission. The vehicle remains available for inspection at the dealership. This condition created a safety concern because the transmission was shifting erratically and the vehicle could not be relied upon for normal operation. Unpredictable transmission behavior creates a risk during acceleration, merging, highway travel, and other driving situations where consistent vehicle response is required. At the time, I was preparing for a cross-country military PCS move and did not believe the vehicle was safe or reliable to drive long distance. The problem was confirmed by an authorized Ford dealership who documented the condition, diagnostic codes, and repair recommendation. The findings were provided to Ford Motor Company through Corporate Case Number CXH-08096574-L9M6T4. Ford representatives advised that the Automotive Safety Office was notified regarding the technician findings and the open recall. My concern is that the vehicle developed transmission-related symptoms involving P0720, P0722, erratic shifting, and a recommended lead frame/conductor plate replacement while subject to an active safety recall affecting related transmission systems. Ford has stated that the recall remedy is not available until July 2026.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741568June 2, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate or maintain velocity as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with an engine failure and later towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741612June 2, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was/was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741670June 2, 2026
ENGINE
Our truck was smoking from the exhaust and we took it to the local Ford service department. They determined the oil pan is leaking, there is a coolant leak from the engine, requiring a new engine, and also the need for turbos. These are the EXACT issues that are included in this service bulletin making dealerships aware. If this is such a widespread problem with these trucks, why is there not a recall to make proper repairs?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741210June 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal as she attempted to exit the highway. Upon depression of the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly downshifted as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle began to skid off to the shoulder of the road. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and placed the vehicle into park(P). The contact resumed normal driving after the initial failure; however, the contact stated that the failure occurred again just before reaching her destination. Prior to the failure; the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000(Power Train); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741230June 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted into a lower gear and then lost motive power with no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Recall Number 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the remedy was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741303June 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact's son owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact's son received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, causing the rear wheels to seize. The transmission warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact's son stopped and parked the vehicle before shifting to drive (D). The failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741348June 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-150 The contact stated while driving at 45MPH, in the rain the vehicle gear shift downshifted independently attempting to make a slight left turn causing the rear wheels stop working as intended for a one second causing the vehicle to merge into another lane causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact stated that air bags deployed in his vehicle. The contact stated sustain an injury to the head and small cut right to the right index finger .No medical attention was required. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that a police report was filed The contact mention he receieved the recall notice for the failure he experience after the accident. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they took his contact information and they informed him they will give him a call. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11740810May 29, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150 . The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740613May 28, 2026
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2016 Ford F-150 experiencing intermittent and dangerous transmission behavior consistent with the current Ford safety recall involving unexpected transmission downshifts on vehicles equipped with the 6R80 transmission. Vehicle previously required a full transmission replacement/rebuild in September 2025 after repeated violent downshifting and drivability problems. Diagnostic codes at that time included P0705, P0707, P1702, and P1921 involving transmission range sensor and intermittent transmission signal faults. Following the rebuild, intermittent drivability concerns continued. Over several months, vehicle would periodically not “sound right” during operation, although symptoms were difficult to duplicate consistently. Check engine light would intermittently illuminate after approximately one hour or more of continuous driving and later clear itself after vehicle cooled down overnight. Current symptoms have worsened and include unexpected downshifting, inability to manually shift using dash controls, skipped gears, delayed downshifts/upshifts, remaining in 3rd gear while slowing to a stop, and behavior consistent with being stuck in low gear while traveling above 50 mph with excessively high RPMs. Vehicle intermittently appears unable to properly determine gear position. On May 19, 2026 I experienced uncontrollable downshifting and engine revving that resulted in an inability to safely operate the vehicle. Transmission behavior creates unsafe driving conditions and concern for loss of vehicle control during highway operation. Vehicle is now considered unsafe to operate and will be towed to a Ford dealership for evaluation related to the active safety recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740291May 27, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Low idol sputters then dies down shifts clunks and stays stuck in 3rd gear cruse control fails different modes stop working wrench light on dash truck is lurching on takeoff basically just destroying itself while in operation rendering it undriveable
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740368May 27, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted while the RPM was high, rendering the cruise control inoperable. The transmission warning light was illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O'Reilly's, where diagnostic trouble codes P0706 and P0707 (Transmission Range Sensor) were retrieved. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to the dealer, who related the failure to the recall but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740043May 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently shifted to a lower gear, including jerking motions. The wrench warning light illuminated after the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was unable to completely diagnose. The dealer was also contact but he vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740069May 26, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My car is experiencing a harsh down shift from 3rd to 4th gear with lack of power on acceleration on my vehicle since 10/25/2024. I have taken it in to three service departments including Karl Flammer Ford in Tarpon Springs, FL. Each service department has said the only remedy is a New Transmission estimated to be $7,000-$8,000 (receipts of diagnostics can be provided). We have already spent $524.95 for diagnostic testing. Because we have been unable to afford to have the problem fixed we are currently driving around in an extremely dangerous vehicle. I have received the notice of Ford's "Important Safety Recall" Notice 26S28/ NHTSA Recall 26V237 and have researched that other F-150's from previous years have experienced similar issues with the transmission and have been recalled. I would like to be on record, incase something were to happen because of this transmission, that the NHTSA as well as Ford Motor is completely aware of how dangerous this situation is. Quoting from the recall notice: an unexpected downshift to a lower gear can occur causing an abrupt wheel speed reduction. This may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740126May 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle shifted down on its own and slid, she hit the breaks, while going on a curve and could not control the vehicle, causing to run into a dirt pile. The front of the vehicle collided into a dirt pile on the side of a road. The vehicle came to a full stop after the collision. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not towed. No lights were illuminated on the cluster panel before the collision. No police report was filed. The contact was the only passenger in the vehicle. The contact suffered whiplash on her neck. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) to be the cause of the incident. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11740189May 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train), however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available and were on backordered. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740218May 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's son noticed an unusual sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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