2016 Ford F-150 complaints

I came to an intersection and stopped. While my foot was on the brake pedal it became soft after 5 seconds and then was depressed to the floor board. While remaining stopped I pumped the brakes and they continued to be soft and spongy. I then proceeded through the intersection and proceeded to enter Interstate 10 just outside of Luling, TX. While traveling at 70 mph I tried my brakes again and quickly realized I didn’t have the ability to stop. I slowed my speed, found the next exit ramp and pumped my brakes and down shifted to bring my 2016 Ford F-150 to a stop on the shoulder. While stopped I pumped my brakes again and the brake pedal went directly to the floor with no resistance. My truck was not safe to drive so I had it towed to the nearest town of Luling, TX. The mechanic diagnosed the problem where the rubber brake line on the right front wheel had ruptured causing the loss of hydraulic pressure and fluid.

This is in regard to problems with the lug nuts on my 2016 Ford F150. The truck has approx 31,000 miles. I can no longer use the lug wrench provided by the manufacturer (Ford) because the lug nuts are "swollen", according to the dealership. The dealership refused to rotate my tires because of this issue. They advised Ford would not warranty replacement of the lug nuts. They admitted the lug nuts were "defective". This is definitely a safety issue and should be repaired at no cost by Ford. Please issue a recall on these lug nuts.

Unknown which system is failing as Ford is unable to repair it. The truck codes include underpowered, turbo, catalytic converter, misfire. Truck cannot accelerate. Happens sporadically. The spark plugs, manifold, catalytic converter, brakes, rotors and turbo have all been replaced. Truck continues to have issues accelerating and running. At several points the cab of the truck filled with exhaust. Another point radiator fluid spewed all over under the hood. This truck is a threat to the health and safety of those driving it. The F150 forum states it is a common occurrence and the dealerships are replacing the same parts every few months and the problem never full resolves. Please recall this truck. The date below is when the problem started occurring but has been ongoing since.

Very harsh down shifting, one incident happened at about 40mph but was already slowing down for a light so nothing catastrophic happened but if I was traveling at a higher speed a crash would’ve more than likely happened, and eventually threw codes: P0706, P0707, P1702, P1921 which is for the molded lead frame inside the transmission. Codes were pulled myself with my own devices and according to research all code descriptions are things that are faulty on the molded lead frame assembly

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and ascending a hill, and while hauling a trailer, the vehicle would lose motive power. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle slowly responded. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the mechanic had retrieved DTC Code: P2005. The contact stated that the mechanic verified with the dealer that intake manifolds were on a national backorder. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard however, the vehicle failed to come to an immediate stop. The contact stated that he was able to use the parking brake to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, avoiding a collision with the vehicle ahead. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the brake master cylinder had been leaking into the brake booster, causing the brake booster to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the cause of the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 122,500.

Transfer case is corroding where the bolts are and leaking fluid

I would like to bring to your attention two safety concerns regarding the 2016 Ford F150 model, specifically related to the braking system and the panoramic roof hardware. I have experienced these issues which may pose potential risks and compromise the safety and functionality of the vehicle. Brakes Dragging or Caliper Seizing: Brakes on my 2016 Ford F150, which have experienced dragging brakes or caliper seizing. This issue can lead to premature wear of brake components and a decrease in stopping efficiency, compromising the vehicle's ability to come to a complete and timely stop. Such a condition poses a significant safety hazard, especially during emergency braking situations or when driving downhill. Panoramic Roof Hardware Made of Plastic: Another safety concern I have identified involves the panoramic roof hardware in the 2016 Ford F150. The hardware used in the construction of the roof assembly includes plastic pieces that may become dislodged and fall into the track, causing the roof to become stuck in a partially open or closed position. This malfunction could result in the inability to fully close the roof, leading to potential exposure to weather elements or reduced visibility while driving. All of these things the Ford Motor Company is aware of.

Driving vehicle on highway and warning lights began to illuminate. Hill assist error, parking brake error, advance Trac Control error, wiper pump began to spray wiper fluid until it emptied and wipers would not stop. Car powered down and had to pull over. Car would start but would not move and had to get a tow to dealer.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The contact stated that broken glass fell onto the rear seat occupants. There were no reported injuries. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, upon attempting to decelerate, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted from 3rd to 1st. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to shift out of neutral(N). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact investigated and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V248000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Rear window cracked for unknown reason, searched only and serveral trucks has same known issue

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and vehicle started losing motive power. The contact veered over to the side of the roadway. On several occasions, the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the variable valve timing solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Driving up a hill on interstate 70MPH when an engine light with Hill Climb Assist disabled error came on. Accellerater shut down and had to coast to side of road. I shut vehicle off and started back up and was able to proceed till I got off highway and proceeded up another hill and same thing happened stalled and came to a stop. I found dozens of other F150 owners having the same problem stalling in the highway. All the posts indicate they had a bad "Throttle Body". Ford has had similar problems on other models but doesn't aknowledge this one.

Having my tires serviced at Ford dealer and they indicated I have swollen lug nuts so they can't rotate the tires right now. I asked about repairing the problem and the service tech recommended I buy parts from an auto parts store because the OEM parts will still be a problem because the OEM parts are defective.

I've noticed on 2 separate occasions my tailgate opening while driving. I see I separate recall but it doesn't include my vehicle year.

Truck completely lost power while driving on the highway 4 times and 4 other times during morning commute through busy streets. Dangerous circumstance to be put in while driving. Codes given at Auto Zone: P2112 U3013-16 U0401-02 U0401-00 U0131-00 U0151-00 U0100-00

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to shake with the check engine warning light became illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, on several occasions, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

The engine dies intermittently when idle. Typically when the vehicle is at operating temperature and the engine is sitting around 500 rpm. This includes while stopped at a light, in stop and go traffic during rush hour traffic and occasionally while in reverse. The issue seems to come and go but does not ever report any codes. I’ve taken the truck back to ford dealership and they were not able to reproduce after keeping the truck for a couple of weeks. NTB looked at it as well and was unable to reproduce. I was able to record it on video but since the issue does not consistently happen no one will look at the vehicle any further if they are unable to reproduce it. This happens at least three or four times a year and started mid 2022. Each episode can have a series of stalls throughout the day. This may be coincidental but Ford did make engine repairs at the end of 2021/start of 2022 to repair the truck going into “limp mode.” This includes replacing the spark plugs, throttle body, and transmission lead frame. The most concerning risk is when this happens while driving on the highway. I can quickly put the truck back into park and restart the truck but I have to keep an eye on the RPM to try and rev the engine if I am not at a full stop. I can sometimes recognize when it’s about to happen when the truck experiences a sudden tremor at which point I see the RPM flutter around 500 and I can put the truck into neutral and rev the engine to keep the RPM high enough to prevent a sta

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on various occasions, water was entering into the vehicle through the sunroof. The contact also stated that water was seen coming from the ceiling light buttons. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof guard, motor and trim needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V977000 (Visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Engine light came. On took to have diagnosed said it was intake manifold control value needed replaced .well, nobody has this part in the nation having to wait for this part could be a long time why my vehicle has about 70 k well taken care of.had a very expensive issue last year with transmission cost 2400 . out of pocket .I think my vehicle is a lemon with issues happening each year thank you for any help . we called FORD and they were absolutely no help what so ever.04/27/2023

Vehicle downshifted into 2nd gear at 65 mph. It only stayed in the lower gear for 1-2 seconds before shifting back up into 6th gear. Second incident involved downshifting to a lower gear at 55 mph. Also for 1-2 seconds before shifting up. I was unable to determine what gear it shifted down to since the display disappeared. Shifter display sometimes flickers and disappears. It has also shifted into neutral when in motion. Transmission shop was unable to determine the cause. I did get an error message which the technician determined meant the transmission range sensor had low voltage. When he checked the voltage to the sensor in the shop, it was the correct voltage. That may or may not be the cause of the erratic shifting. Going to a lower gear at high speed could lock up the rear wheels and cause an accident.

The windshield wipers seem to work intermittently. I turn the wipers to its highest setting and it does not run. It seems to be working with the rain sensing but only after passing the first tick on the wiper arm.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle downshifted unintendedly. The powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that parts were on backorder. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided information regarding the reimbursement process. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Ford used plastic oil pans for several years which do not have a gasket. A sealant (RTV) is used and fails at some point. This vehicle started minor leaking two years ago. Fast forward to 2023, after a dealer oil change, major leaking has occurred causing severe spotting under the vehicle requiring a drip pan underneath. The fluid level requires checking at every use. Also, the dealer is unable to obtain a new oil pan. (The old has to be thrown out.) All of this is substantiated by many many customers seeking answers and advice online. The dealer has said these pans are on backorder and have been for over a year. The latest arrival date could be May 18, 2023. There are answers FORD and the NHSTA need to address now. A Ford technical service bulletin was issued August 6, 2019, 19-2205. A production run of metal oil pans needs to be organized immediately to increase supply and alleviate the serious problem of vehicle malfunction or unable to use as designed. A RECALL should be initiated now. And, the price of replacement is over $1,100, labor and parts.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and entering a ramp, the vehicle independently accelerated at high speed without warning. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not decelerate. The contact shifted into neutral, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact pulled over on the side of the road safely and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Advance Trac System and Hill Assist fault messages were displayed, causing the vehicle to go into LIMP Mode. The failure nearly caused a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no error codes were retrieved. The mechanic replaced the wheel hubs, ABS sensor, TCM, and several other unknown parts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Panarama roof/front windshield leaks water. It sometimes drips through the dash and the electronics and may start to affect systems. This item has been addressed two times by the dealer, but the problem persists. Repaired 8/23/19, 3/30/19. Problem persists today. The truck is out of warranty now dealer will no longer address without Ford corporate involvement.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after he attempted to auto start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to manually start the vehicle. The contact then stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the service wrench powertrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle downshifted from sixth gear to second gear and inadvertently decelerated to 30 MPH. As a result, the contact swerved around other vehicles while merging lanes to avoid an accident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000

Lug nut were swollen so they couldn’t be taken off without cutting. Ford technician stated it is a know issue that Ford knows about. Aluminum caps over steel bolts. According to the tech at the dealership, they could also break while driving due to the swelling.

2016 Ford F150 XLT 5.0 violently downshifted traveling at highway speeds. wrench and check engine light appeared. got off exit, turned off vehicle and unable to restart. waited several minutes and was able to restart vehicle. appears that there is an issue with the transmission range sensor and leadframe.

Coolant intrusion into cylinders. 109,054 miles. Well-maintained vehicle. Internet research suggests that this is a common problem with the EcoBoost engine.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, he heard water sounds coming from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the door drains were inspected and drained; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Ford Service (1401 S Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417), where it was diagnosed that the sunroof rivets were installed incorrectly, causing water intrusion into the sunroof and curtain air bags. The dealer diagnosed that the sunroof, the sunroof frame and the curtain air bags needed to be replaced. The dealer forwarded the diagnostic report to the manufacturer, and the manufacturer agreed to partially cover the repair cost. However, the contact stated that the failure was due to a Manufacturer’s defect; therefore, the manufacturer should completely cover the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 18,500.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated he became aware of an oil leak from the drain plug. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

2016 Ford F-150 3.5L LH Exhaust Manifold Failure. Resulting in the potential release of exhaust fumes into the passenger cab. Recently experienced severe flutter noise and loud exhaust noise from the Left Hand Side of my engine. After diagnosing the flutter noise upon start up and acceleration was coming from the LH turbo charger "Waste Gate" the turbo was removed and prior to replacement it was found that the two aft exhaust manifold studs were also sheared off. After several attempts to remove the two studs failed, and some internet investigation (including this NHTSA website) it was decided it was best to remove and replace the complete exhaust manifold and studs. Fortunately FORD found it in their favor to increase the number of rear port studs from 2 to 3. After installation of the new exhaust manifold, gaskets, studs and turbo charger for a total cost of approximately $3,000 the truck runs exceptionally well once again.

2016 F-150 XLT V8 windshield wipers run uncontrollably with key turned on, can't turn wipers off, had to pull fuse. With wipers inoperable truck is operating unsafely with reduced visability. I changed wiper relay and turn signal stalk and problem persists. I called FMC customer service and they could not assist. Ford dealer made appt 4 weeks from now.

I went for service to the Goodyear dealer where I bought my tires for an oil change and tire rotation. They were able to do the oil change, but unable to rotate the tires due to what is, apparently, a very common issue. The manager apologetically told me I had swollen lug nuts, that it was caused by the use of aluminum clad steel nuts, and even if they got the lug nuts off, it was quite possible they wouldn't be able to put them back on safely. He said they didn't have any replacement lug nuts and suggested I buy solid steel (chrome plated) aftermarket Dorman lug nuts (costing upwards of $5 to $7 each), offering to install them for free when I brought the truck back for tire rotation. He also indicated that it was a safety hazard, because if I had a flat tire, it was quite likely that I would be unable to change it. I have verified his statements. In fact, I was shocked to find that this is a very common, very well-known issue, and wonder why you haven't already done something to compel Ford to issue a recall? Leaving thousands of motorists stranded on the side of the road because they were blindsided by this issue is bound to lead to some potentially serious repercussions. I have no file to upload. Thankfully, I found out about this the easy way. Shame on you if you sit idly by while others are finding out the hard way.

Jerking when accelerating

While driving on a highway at a constant 45 to 50 miles per hour, the transmission suddenly downshifted into second gear which made the engine rev to approximately ~5000 rpm and suddenly jerked to car to slow down. This was followed by a orange wrench light and a message to see owners manual. The problem has not been reproduced because I have parked the vehicle until I can diagnose or take it to a mechanic. Our safety was at risk due to the violent and sudden nature of the shift which could have caused a loss of control if we had not been on a dry flat road.

On 2/14/23 my 2016 Ford F-150 experienced an intermittent loss of steering while driving. There was a total loss of steering. I would turn the steering wheel, and the wheels would not respond. The steering wheel would turn freely, with no connection to the wheels. Upon parking my vehicle and turning it off, and removing the key, the steering wheel continued to "tick" and turn on its own. There were no warning lamps or messages. Once I restarted the vehicle the steering was not responding like normal. My safety was at risk had this happened at a greater speed, or in a different area I would have crashed. I had the truck towed to the local Ford dealership. It has now been there for 7 weeks . They have been unable to replicate the problem, or identify any solutions. I was told I could just pick up the truck or trade it in on a new truck since they could not identify the problem. I told them I was not comfortable driving it or selling it for someone else to drive with an issue that could prove catastrophic or deadly.

I was driving down the road approximately 50-55 mph and after taking my foot off the gas to slow for an upcoming traffic light, the transmission instantly downshifted from 6th or 5th gear to first gear, locked up the back wheels and caused my truck to screech to a jolted stop before the traffic light. Approximately one week later, the truck did the exact same thing. The wrench light came on both times and at the subsequent start up was off, but the system did trigger OBD codes. I am very concerned with the fact that this exact same issue was deemed worthy of a recall on 2011-2013, Ford recall #19S07/NHTSA Recall 19V-075, but it is still happening on many many F150s with the 6R80 transmission after the model years covered by the recall.

The exhaust manifold is leaking, google searches and asking to local Ford dealers it is a very common issue with this that FORD will not take responsibility for or do anything about.

The trucks box frame is completely rusted. The truck is 6 years old, only been in Florida and has 36k miles. The safety of this vehicle is compromised and this matter is urgent.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to a lower gear and the rear wheels locked-up. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in an open recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,800.

Vehicle loss of power due to bad lead frame module for transmission.A picture of a wrench appeared on my dash a couple of days before loss of power. The Ford garage said it was okay to drive as long as the wrench light didn't blink.After the loss of power I didn't feel comfortable driving it so I took it in for repair. From what I have read this is the same problem as the 2011-2013 models, to which they have been recalled.My vehicle is currently at the ford garage for repair.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on various occasions, the transmission was downshifting into first gear and causing the vehicle to come to sudden stops. The check engine and power train malfunction warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (TCM) and lead frame needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 56,736.

Broken exhaust manifold bolts causing loss of power when passing, going up steep grades or hauling heavy loads. The safety concern is loss of control due to loss of power during critical needs for power performance.

I'm writing in concern about my 2016 F150 brake lights. This concern is due to the rear break light assembly is breaking for no reason. I am on my third set of break light assembly. The driver and passenger side rear break light assembly keeps breaking on its own. There have been no accidents involving the rear end of the truck . It's becoming a safety concern . Looking to see if any other incidents have been reported. Please see attached photos of the most recent break light assembly and take note when the break light assembly clips into the truck the mounts are completely broken . The plastic where the screws would be going from the bed of the truck are severely cracked.

Passenger side exhaust manifold failed at 56,000 miles and was repaired through emissions warranty. Driver-side exhaust manifold failed at 74,000 miles and Ford will not cover it. I believe both manifolds should have been replaced at 56,000 miles or the current failure should be replace through warranty.