Ford F-150 Complaints (2016)

2,093 consumer complaints on file.

#11614121September 12, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
My Engin light went on code was P0304 cylinder 4 misfire.I recently replaced #4 ignition coil. Using power balance test, confirmed cylinder #4 is misfiring but only on idle. Per TSB 19-2310 , suspect #4 direct fuel injector of leaking. The dealership will not help back up this problem. Need all 6 fuel injectors replaced to make my truck SAFE to drive.my truck has the 2.7L v 6 eco boost engine. A lot of these engines have this problem, Ford as of now does not have a recall but should. This problem needs fixed before someone gets hurt. This could cause a fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614029September 11, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
My 2016 F 150 has just 23,000 miles on it, always garaged and is in next to new condition. One day I went to start it, applying the brakes as you have to, they were firm until the vehicle started. Once started the brake pedal went right to the floor! I checked everything I could to see if the brake fluid was low or possibly a leak but nothing was visibly wrong. I took it in and sure as heck it was as I thought was the worst case scenario, the master cylinder. $800 later I was back on the road. The repair shop told me this must be a frequent problem as their distributor had several on hand. To me this is very dangerous and definitely should be a recall defect that should be reimbursable to the owner by Ford!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614052September 11, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a 2016 Ford F-150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine with 92,019 miles. This morning (9/11/2024) as I headed to work, I pulled out to cross highway 54 and the truck suddenly lost power. It would only idle. As I tried pushing harder on the gas pedal, it would not come out of an idle and I barely made it to the center divide with multiple vehicles headed right at my drivers side going 65 - 70 mph. The check engine came on and stayed on. The truck was shaking and vibrating tremendously. I could not leave the truck there as it was blocking traffic in both directions. I was able to back up and cross back over the highway and pulled to the shoulder. I turned the truck off and started to make a call for AAA when I received a notification from my Bouncie. It threw a P2112 code throttle actuator “A” control system - stuck closed. After letting the truck sit for a couple minutes, I started it back up and was able to make it home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613665September 10, 2024
POWER TRAIN
It happen several times. I was driving at the 50 - 60 mile per hour. The transmissions unexpectedly downshift to first gear and the RPM when above 5-6K. I have to switch the gear to neutral and pull over to the side of the road. Then turn off the engine and turn it back on. The problem seems to go away for a few days. Then it happen again. It's very dangerous when this happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613457September 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611965August 31, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driver side door some times will not close and have to lock and unlock the door to get it to close, and transmission is making hard gear changes.....
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611793August 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This has happened on four separate occasions. When driving, we suddenly get a warning about hill assist, immediately followed by a warning about stability control, immediately followed by the check engine wrench light. At the exact same time, vehicle shakes very hard and loses acceleration, almost like the connection between the pedal and the engine was cut. Today, we were going about 70mph on the freeway when it happened, and all we could do was put the hazards on and let it roll in neutral. Luckily, we found a bit of shoulder to pull off on. Everyone was in danger because we lost the engine at speed. I'm scared to imagine what would have happened going up an incline. On each of these occasions, turning everything off, waiting, and then turning it back on was what it took for it to be drivable again. We have taken it to the dealership multiple times and they either sell us a 'fix' that doesn't work, or they tell us nothing is wrong with it. Looking at forums online, this problem seems to be one many people have experienced. None of them have found a solution. They suggest problems with wheel sensors and traction control systems. No one has gotten any answers from Ford. It looks like another manufacturer had a suit filed against them for the same problem. Either way, Ford is knowingly letting people drive around with vehicles that can lose engine acceleration power at any time, anywhere. We could have died today, and realistically, us and everyone around us are at risk of injury or death every time we drive this thing. We can't get any answers, and Ford dealership either can't or won't help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610803August 26, 2024
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle randomly shifts into 1st or 2nd gear while driving at highway speeds. the wheels lock up and skid, then enters into limp mode. After the incident, the vehicle displays a "check manual," "Blind Spot Detection," and "Cross-Traffic Sensor" light display. After a few minutes in limp mode, the vehicle will correct itself and begin driving normally. This happens 70% of the times i drive the vehicle. I have taken it to the ford dealer 3 separate times. The warranty company won't fix it because when they drive it, it doesn't recreate the issue, and they tell me to keep driving it until the transmission goes out completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610972August 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. Additionally, the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the failure caused the vehicle to not stop at a stop light. The vehicle was slowly driven to an independent mechanic and the independent mechanic refilled the brake fluid. The contact stated that the brake fluid level was below the normal level within two minutes. The vehicle was diagnosed with brake master cylinder failure. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,480.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610622August 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Shuddering when going 40 miles per hour to 80 miles per hour
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609658August 20, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
It over 2 years ago my truck was stalling out on me while driving and they replaced the vehicle throttle body. The same thing jsut happened last week and I again had to replace the same part. There is a recall for this part on f150s but not my year. It seems unreasonable to have to pay for the same new part in just over 2 years. I was told I should clean it every 15k now which also seems unreasonable and a cost to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609327August 19, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the oil pan. There was oil on the driveway and garage floor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic, who determined that the oil pan gasket needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that the parts were on back-order. The local dealer was contacted and suggested a diagnostic test be performed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609358August 19, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609552August 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When traveling at a higher rate of speed (30-60mph) the truck tries to downshift into a lower gear by itself. When this happens, the truck lurches back and forth and makes a grinding noise, the RPM will increase for the second or so that this is happening. This problem is very sporadic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609554August 19, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This truck is plagued with electric problems that the Ford dealership cannot solve. No other local ford dealer will even look at it. See problems below: Engine light with varying codes Tire pressure sensors stopped displaying on screen O2 senor codes Intake camshaft position sensor codes Electronic steering gear stop working Left half of steering wheel option wont work (cruise control, menu, etc.) radio stays on (even with battery disconnected at one point) taillights stop working intermittently (good bulbs, fuses, etc.) blinkers stop working intermittently (good bulbs, fuses, relays, etc.) windows rollup/down by themselves Synch displays messages at odd times while vehicle is in motion 911 assist tries to dial out AC stopped working intermittently Transmission tries to downshift by itself Four wheel drive selector knob wont engage sometimes Engine will run fine then continually die and rough rough (then will have periods of no issues.)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608897August 16, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back-up camera display image was distorted or appeared as a blank gray screen, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608981August 16, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal chattering sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold bolts, and exhaust manifold were warped. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609015August 16, 2024
WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
During the scheduled oil change service on 8/15/2024, I was informed that wheel lug nuts were swollen and tire rotation and inspection were not completed, even though I paid for a maintenance package. I replaced the lug nut two years ago for the same issue, and this will be my 3rd time replacing lug nuts on the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608646August 15, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
Driving down the expressway at 70 mph, vehicle gear light indicators started to flash between gears, and vehicle abruptly entered limp-home mode and downshifted to 3rd gear, causing the vehicle to aggressively decelerate to the point of the back wheels squealing. If another car was in standard following distance, it would have been a certain accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608421August 14, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the transmission was slipping and shifting hard. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission and another unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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