2016 Ford F-150 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
13 safety recalls list the 2016 Ford F-150, and owners have filed 2,066 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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13 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford F-150
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
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Master cylinder (service brakes) and power assist (service brakes)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying…
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Master cylinder (service brakes) and power assist (service brakes)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The…
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Engine and electrical (equipment)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the…
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Engine and electrical (equipment)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord,…
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Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019.…
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Pretensioner (seat belts) and roof and pillars (structure)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford…
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Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are…
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may…
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Seat belts: rear/other
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017.…
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages) and door (structure)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
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Recliner (seats)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-150 trucks manufactured April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, and equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS). The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
2,066 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Ford F-150 have filed 2,066 complaints with NHTSA; 58 describe a crash and 25 describe a fire. Reports cite 50 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 54,990 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 283 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 deal”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Power train
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. While the contact's mother was driving 20 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The power train and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Ford F150 (F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–19 / 19–25 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 2.7/3.5/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Ford F-150 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-150 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1984 Ford F-150 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 Ford F-150 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 Ford F-150 | 0 | 14 |
| 1990 Ford F-150 | 0 | 21 |
| 1991 Ford F-150 | 3 | 304 |
| 1992 Ford F-150 | 3 | 470 |
| 1993 Ford F-150 | 7 | 586 |
| 1994 Ford F-150 | 6 | 676 |
| 1995 Ford F-150 | 2 | 626 |
| 1996 Ford F-150 | 2 | 324 |
| 1997 Ford F-150 | 14 | 2,758 |
| 1998 Ford F-150 | 8 | 1,381 |
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 7 | 1,044 |
| 2000 Ford F-150 | 6 | 1,075 |
| 2001 Ford F-150 | 8 | 1,236 |
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 2 | 821 |
| 2003 Ford F-150 | 4 | 423 |
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 3 | 1,112 |
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 4 | 585 |
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2 | 488 |
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 1 | 369 |
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2 | 324 |
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 1 | 843 |
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 4 | 1,783 |
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 3 | 2,986 |
| 2014 Ford F-150 | 8 | 1,535 |
| 2015 Ford F-150 | 13 | 1,724 |
| 2016 Ford F-150 | 13 | 2,066 |
| 2017 Ford F-150 | 17 | 1,445 |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 18 | 2,316 |
| 2019 Ford F-150 | 9 | 1,332 |
| 2020 Ford F-150 | 11 | 733 |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | 29 | 1,023 |
| 2022 Ford F-150 | 23 | 595 |
| 2023 Ford F-150 | 13 | 410 |
| 2024 Ford F-150 | 11 | 192 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 | 13 | 106 |
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 5 | 11 |
| 2027 Ford F-150 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Ford F-150
How do I know if my 2016 Ford F-150 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 13 campaigns currently list the 2016 Ford F-150; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
- Expedition9,359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.