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2016 Ford F-150: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Ford F-150 as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

14Safety recalls
103Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Ford F-150 owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Power Train83Most reports between 50k and 140k miles
Unknown Or Other8Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Electrical System6Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Engine6Most reports between 20k and 90k miles
Service Brakes5Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Vehicle Speed Control5Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • EngineDec 2018 · Campaign 18V894000
  • EngineApr 2019 · Campaign 19V278000
  • Seat Belts: PretensionerAug 2018 · Campaign 18V568000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsOct 2017 · Campaign 17V652000
  • Seat Belts: Rear/OtherAug 2017 · Campaign 17V526000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsMay 2017 · Campaign 17V331000
  • Seats: Front AssemblyJun 2016 · Campaign 16V475000
  • SeatsNov 2017 · Campaign 17V767000
  • Air Bags: SensorFeb 2016 · Campaign 16V110000
  • EngineFeb 2020 · Campaign 20V098000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsJun 2020 · Campaign 20V332000
  • Suspension: FrontApr 2021 · Campaign 21E027000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-upEA26001 · opened Jan 2026 · open
  • Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-upPE25002 · opened Mar 2025 · closed Jan 2026
  • Seatbelt Pretensioner FirePE18008 · opened Aug 2018 · closed Dec 2018
  • Brake Master Cylinder FailureRQ16001 · opened Sep 2016 · closed Jul 2020

Theft risk

The F-150 is number 7 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.