Ford F-150 Complaints (2016)

2,093 consumer complaints on file.

#11566527January 19, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver’s side front door was unable to open due to being frozen shut. The contact had to aggressively pull at the door handle for an extensive amount of time for the door to open. The contact believed the failure was related to manufacturer communication with the NHTSA ID Number: 10149786 (Locks, Latches, Linkages). The dealer had been contacted but was unable to confirm if the vehicle was included in any recall campaigns. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566428January 19, 2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to close properly causing rainwater to enter the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566470January 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission display went blank and truck shifted from 6th gear (?) to 1st gear (?) by itself causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate while on the highway This has been diagnosed to be a faulty lead frame issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565407January 14, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Driver side door would not close after opening assuming due to frigid temperatures. Had to hold door closed in transit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565270January 13, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
When fueling the Ford F 150, it will not shut off almost all fuel handles and as a result gasoline spews out a couple feet past the fuel pump handle as well as spilling fuel all over the side of the truck. This poses a fire hazard as well as slipping and carcinogen issue. Also, the paint and tires are subjected to deterioration and the vehicle smells of fuel for some time afterwards. I can never completely fill the vehicle without putting my ear up to the truck fill tube. No matter how far back I jump, I always get fuel on my feet, shoes and clothing. I haven't had fuel get in my eyes yet, but it is just a matter of time. Maybe a fuel station has already blown up. I'm sure that won't bee long if it has not already happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565115January 12, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V110000 (Air Bags) and related the failure to the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger’s side air bag sensor had failed. The dealer confirmed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V110000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The contact was also informed that the part needed for the repair, part number GL3Z6362A22A: CAD/SEAT, was no longer in production. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 666,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564685January 10, 2024
ENGINE
Merging onto interstate and truck begins to shutter and won't accelerate accordingly. Pull over and when the truck comes to a stop and idles the oil gauge begins to move erratically. Took truck in for an inspection on August 15, 2023. Mechanic stated intake manifold needed to be replaced due to malfunction (flaps not opening to allow airflow). Mechanic also stated that replacement part was on national backorder with no release date.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563750January 5, 2024
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the independent mechanic was rotating the tires, he was informed that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer did not inspect the lug nuts and informed the contact that they were unaware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563789January 5, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's front door did not close and lock securely. The contact stated that the door did not lock securely. The contact had to hold the door while driving to prevent the door from independently opening. The contact stated that the failure occurred at times when the outside temperature was below freezing. The contact also stated that the failure occurred two years ago on two occasions and the failure had reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563791January 5, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to misfire and shake. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs, and the coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-2384 Oil Consumption, Rough Idle, Misfire with Or Without Blue Exhaust Smoke (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact relayed the information to the dealer who then determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563254January 3, 2024
ENGINE
The contact’s grandson owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 76-77 MPH, the vehicle accelerated improperly and was jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was only 20% compression in cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN or the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562985January 2, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while approaching a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated to unknown speeds. The driver continuously depressed the brake pedal, but it failed to respond. The driver crashed into a mailbox, brick decorations, a stop sign, a golf cart, a gas line, and a tree. The driver pulled the emergency brake, and the vehicle stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The contact sustained injuries to her hip, but medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire or air bag deployment. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11563024January 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle abruptly downshifted to first gear while driving at high rates of speed with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the lights on the gear shifter used to indicate the gear position had failed to illuminate as designed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal while driving at various speeds. The contact called several dealers for assistance but due to high demand, the vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562849December 31, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving my 2016 F-150 in heavy traffic, the vehicle suddenly loses all forward power as if the transmission were in neutral. The engine is running and the tachometer indicates the RPM's are approximately 1,200, but it will not respond to pushing the gas pedal. The RPM's remain the same, regardless of how hard the pedal is pushed. Shifting the transmission to other forward gears does nothing, it still acts as though it is in neutral. A wrench symbol appears on the main screen, as well as a message that says "Hill Start Not Available". The *ONLY* way to fix the problem is to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, turn it off, wait a few seconds, and then start it again. It starts very roughly at first. After one or two attempts at this, the engine will reengage with the transmission and respond properly. It then drives normally for several days or a week. After considerable research, I found a TSB from Ford that indicates this is a known problem with their Electronic Throttle Body. The TSB number is 16-0139. It is extremely dangerous because it often happens at high speeds. It once happened to me on a narrow causeway, blocking all traffic while I came to a complete stop and restarted the truck. It also happened on a very busy highway. I was able to pull off to a narrow shoulder and restart the vehicle, but it was terrifying in extremely heavy traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562674December 29, 2023
POWER TRAIN
While Driving at about 25 MPH Powertrain light (orange wrench) came on indicating an issue with the powertrain. Pulled off road and turned truck off and attempted to turn back on, truck would not turn back on. Disconnected battery and reconnected the battery and vehicle started with a check engine light. attempted to put truck into reverse/drive, vehicle would lunge either forwards or reverse and make loud clunking noise. when radiator fan turned on, power train light would turn on. when powertrain light was on, the indicator for "PRND' would not show which I was in. had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealer ship diagnosed vehicle with Lead Frame failure. The 6R80 transmission is known to have these issues and has had a recall for the 2011-2013 F150's with this transmission. Same transmission, same issues, only one recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562446December 28, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag emblem cover was detaching. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the air bag emblem cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562036December 27, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Had to replace lead frame on the transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561878December 26, 2023
VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the contact heard a loud exploding sound coming from under the hood. The contact stated that she was able to drive to her destination. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the rear sliding window motor had exploded. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 46,750.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561670December 24, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
* What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? (Exhaust manifold. yes.) * How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? (Risk of Fire, reduced engine performance and reduce vehicle's ability to respond promptly to driver inputs, Squealing sound causing distracting driver, Carbon monoxide exposure causing others put at risk.) * Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? (This is first time I got issue but I see a lot of people reported that the exhaust manifold is the common issue for not just Ford F-150 but also any Ford eco-boost vehicles.) * Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? (Inspected by mechanics) * Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? (No engine light came out for this issue. Sound appear all of the sudden.) Warped exhaust manifold is common issue for Ford eco-boost model. Air is leaking through there causing the squealing sound while accelerate vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561691December 24, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I have excessive corrosion on my transfer case. Some of the aluminum has been eaten away where steel bolts pass through into the transfer case.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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