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2016 Ford F-150: recalls and problems

14 recalls and 1,758 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

14recalls
1,758complaints
51crashes reported
23fires reported
45injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train383 · 22%
  • Service Brakes294 · 17%
  • Engine285 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other212 · 12%
  • Structure192 · 11%
  • Electrical System153 · 9%
  • Visibility/Wiper99 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System80 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control79 · 4%
  • Steering56 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

2016 ford f-150, 5.0l, 6r80 transmission, 112,083 miles. safety recall 26s28 was performed on 08/05/26 at an authorized ford dealer. the wrench/powertrain warning recurred on 08/15/26. on 08/20/26, at 111,998 miles, the dealer found dtcs p0720 and p0722 (output shaft speed sensor) and stated in writing that the transmission molded leadframe must be replaced. ford denied coverage under customer satisfaction program 2

Power Train

I am reporting that the corporate ford company is knowingly requiring a software update that minimizes a safety hazard instead of eliminating a safety hazard (nhtsa recall 26v237). here are the facts: ---lebanon ford service said that they cannot tell me what the software update 26s28 will do to fix the danger of driving my vehicle. the mechanic (michael) said that the software update is meant to fix the transmiss

Service Brakes

I am filing an emergency complaint against ford motor company for failure to provide a safety recall remedy within a reasonable timeframe under 49 u.s.c. chapter 301. my vehicle has an active safety recall (recall 20s31) for a compromised brake master cylinder, making it entirely unsafe to operate. the vehicle is currently grounded and inoperable at my residence. ford corporate has kept the required repair parts on a

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control

Xxx: i scheduled an oil change online and selected the open transmission safety recall. [xxx] ford executed recall 26s28 (pcm programming) under verification code rglkt7masipij. the truck had absolutely no shifting issues prior to this flash. xxx: within two weeks of the software update, the truck began experiencing the exact erratic shifting and violent gear-dropping safety hazards described in the recall. i returne

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150 SUPER CREW, F-150 SUPERCAB, F-150. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.