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2016 Ford F-150 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 14 NHTSA recalls and 37 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford F-150

The 2016 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2016 Ford F-150

The 2016 Ford F-150 shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

14
NHTSA Recalls
14 recalls on record
37
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Ford F-150 (14)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V894000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V278000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V568000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V652000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V526000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V331000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V475000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V767000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V110000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V098000

Showing 10 of 14 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Ford F-150

Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
30
Unknown Or Other
3
Air Bags
1
Electrical System
1
Engine
1
Service Brakes
1
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Ford F-150 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 37 complaints 2017 24 complaints 2018 37 complaints 2019 28 complaints 2020 24 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Ford F-150

Is the 2016 Ford F-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ford F-150 has 14 recalls and 37 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-150 have?
The 2016 Ford F-150 has 14 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-150?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Ford F-150 are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Ford F-150 safe to buy?
The 2016 Ford F-150 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 14 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford F-150 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-150 are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.