Ford F-150 Complaints (2016)

2,093 consumer complaints on file.

#11650404March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
PO722 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT REPLACED DUE TO SPEED VARIATIONS ON THE ROAD WAS CONFIRMED BY DEALER OF DANGER TO DRIVE THE WARNING WAS A WRENCH LIGHT REPAIRED ON RO#[XXX] AT DEALER PAUL MILLER FORD EAST NEW CIRCLE RD LEXINGTON KY 40505 HAPPENED ON [XXX] 180 MILES AWAY FROM HOME 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
#11650408March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
happened a couple times within a week or so as the first time i was not sure what happened and there were no check engine lights but the second time i realized something was wrong and the check engine light was on. but while driving doing about 55-60 on my way home from work it happened and it seemed like the truck went from 6th gear to 1st throwing me forward and the dash went blank and then came back on after a split second and there was no response from the gas and then pedal was responding again. i pulled over and there were check engine lights on as well as the warnings for the cross traffic sensors. i then brought the truck into the local ford dealership and they said it was the valve body gone bad. they put in a new one and it wouldn't take programming so they put in a second one and i haven't had a problem since.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650417March 25, 2025
ENGINE
after warming up vehicle would not idle right when coming to a stop. it was intermittent at first but then got progressively worse. While sitting at a stop light rpms would go up to about 1000 then surge beyond without any input from me and then drop to below 500 sometimes killing the engine at what was suppose to be idle. there were not codes or check engine light but took to dealership when it first started happening they said they couldn't find anything wrong. during this time i replaced spark plugs, coils and timing sensors trying to fix but it those repairs didn't take care of it. but then it became more consistent and took it back in and they were able to confirm the problem occurring and after testing they recommended and changed out the timing components and all cam phasers, phaser filters and all vct solenoids
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650419March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH uphill on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to Lonstein's Motors Inc, where the gears were taken apart, and the mechanic diagnosed that the integrated wheel end (IWE) of the 4WD system was partially engaging unintendedly, causing gears to grind against each other and to become damaged. The mechanic noticed the presence of metal shavings. The mechanic replaced the left and right hub assemblies, two actuators, the vacuum lines, and the tubing solenoid. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 18-2273. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650453March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission downshifts while driving at highway speed. Was going 50mph and trans was in 6 gear and dropped down to 2nd gear. Has happened multiple times and I needed to get the transmission fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650467March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My 2016 F150 it’s transmission downshifts just driving down the road the same thing they are recalling the 2014 F150 for
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650494March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While traveling at 60mph transmission downshifted to first gear suddenly locking up rear end. Very dangerous situation Ford has. This could has caused a serious accident and injured people. No cel lights came on. Was reported to a Ford dealer who did not even care, and he's the one who sold me this truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650561March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission dropped from 6th gear to 4th at 75mph and almost locked my axle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650571March 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Unexpected gear downshift accompanied by a temporary rear wheel lock-up. This occurs at highway speeds and has shifted from 6th gear to 2nd gear multiple times at 50+ mph. This causes substantial safety concerns to both those in the vehicle as well as other vehicles on the road in the immediate proximity. When this occurs speed is restricted suddenly/immediately by a reduction of 5-12 mph. This causes severe impact to passengers. At low speed the gears shift sporadically between all 6 gear ranges impacting drivability. The vehicle has been inspected several times by Corwin Ford however they clear the codes and 'can not replicate' which correlates to the dealership deeming it safe to operate. There were multiple warning lights/lamps, messages when delivered to the dealership. Those were then cleared prior to 'diagnostics' as that was 'their process'.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650626March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact's wife owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650639March 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I have a 2017 F150 6 speed transmission. It shifts unexpectedly while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650640March 25, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My moon roof is stuck closed. It will not open and makes a cracking noise if I press the button to try and open it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650070March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmision issue.. downshifts while driving. Then stuck in lower gear when accelerating. Need to come to a complete start.. Shift to Park.. then back to drive to clear. Feels very unsafe when it happens. Trouble codes confirm its a shifting issue. The wrench on the dashboard lights up momentarily.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650211March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission downshifts from high gear to low gear and rearend locks up .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650215March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Driving at 65mph in 5th gear, unexpected downshift into 3rd gear causing vehicle to loose power, immediate decline in speed by 20 mph and no acceleration. Vehicles behind me were forced to slam on brakes to avoid collision. Vehicle had check engine as well as wrench pop up on dashboard when downshift occurred. Took vehicle to Ford Dealership for diagnosis and repair. Error code p0706, p0707,p1702,p1921. Recommend to replace, Molded lead frame with main control, gaskets, transmission filter, fluid. Total cost for repair $2979.54.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650234March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I was driving at highway speeds and truck suddenly downshift to 2 gear and truck became slightly out of control. Gear shifter was not touched to cause this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650293March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I was driving the truck and the wheels seized up. Making me skid. Luckily I wasn’t driving fast. So I looked up what could cause this and it stated it was the lead frame sensor. Before I could get it into the dealership for repairs the truck downshifted several more times. I was able to find the repair online. Unfortunately the dealership tried to sell me a new transmission. I relented and told them what the issue was due to investigating in F-150 chat groups. The rear collision sensor went off. Also the shift sensor went out as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650297March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Downshifted while driving- vehicle locked up temporarily
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650305March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While driving my 2016 f150 truck was driving at 65mph, the transmission down shifted into first gear smoking the back tires and reduce speed in the matter of seconds, with cars behind me braking to avoid me. I had wrench light come on dash. My truck has been repaired at a crestview ford dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650306March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission would not know what gear it was in and go into limp mode and at high speeds it would lock up the back tires. It would also not go into gear reliably after it warms up. I had this repaired 10/26/ 2024. I heard on the radio today that you were investigating this problem for a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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