Model year 2016 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD

2016 Ford F150: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Ford F150 at 16–21 mpg combined across 14 versions. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls and 2,088 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

16–21

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as F-150.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Ford F150 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 13 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford F150, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 26V237000 Reported Apr 14, 2026

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S28)
Units affected: 1,392,935 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder and 1 more component

NHTSA 22V150000 Reported Mar 11, 2022

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 22S11)
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist
Units affected: 195,864 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
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 customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V332000 Reported Jun 8, 2020

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 20S31)
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist
Units affected: 292,311 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
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 recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V098000 Reported Feb 21, 2020

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 20S08)
Components: Engine; Equipment: Electrical
Units affected: 13,854 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Electrical and 1 more component

NHTSA 19V278000 Reported Apr 8, 2019

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 19S11)
Components: Equipment: Electrical; Engine
Units affected: 131,068 (estimate)
Problem: 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 been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
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, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine

NHTSA 18V894000 Reported Dec 18, 2018

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 18S45)
Units affected: 410,289 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure: Body: Roof and pillars and 1 more component

NHTSA 18V568000 Reported Aug 31, 2018

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 18S27)
Components: Structure: Body: Roof and pillars; Seat belts: Pretensioner
Units affected: 1,619,112 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats

NHTSA 17V767000 Reported Nov 29, 2017

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 17S40)
Units affected: 177,264 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
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 expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch

NHTSA 17V652000 Reported Oct 16, 2017

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 17S33)
Units affected: 1,101,107 (estimate)
Problem: 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 appear to be closed.
Risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Rear/other

NHTSA 17V526000 Reported Aug 28, 2017

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 17C12)
Units affected: 117,423 (estimate)
Problem: 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) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
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. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch and 1 more component

NHTSA 17V331000 Reported May 22, 2017

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 17C09)
Components: Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch; Structure: Body: Door
Units affected: 14,410 (estimate)
Problem: 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 covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Front assembly: Recliner

NHTSA 16V475000 Reported Jun 28, 2016

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 16C11)
Units affected: 5,280 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 recall is 16C11.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification

NHTSA 16V110000 Reported Feb 25, 2016

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 16S05)
Units affected: 2,894 (estimate)
Problem: 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 massage feature is activated.
Risk: If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S05.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Ford F150 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Ford F150 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/24/21 mpg	$3,200	439
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/22/19 mpg	$3,550	467
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/22/18 mpg	$3,700	493
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/20/17 mpg	$3,950	526
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	5.0L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	14/20/16 mpg	$4,200	555
F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	5.0L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	14/19/16 mpg	$4,200	558
F150 Pickup 2WD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/25/21 mpg	$3,200	413
F150 Pickup 2WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/24/20 mpg	$3,350	454
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV	3.5L 6-cyl ffv	Automatic 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	18/24/20 mpg	$3,350	436
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV	5.0L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/22/18 mpg	$3,700	498
F150 Pickup 4WD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/23/20 mpg	$3,350	452
F150 Pickup 4WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/22/18 mpg	$3,700	485
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV	3.5L 6-cyl ffv	Automatic 6-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	17/22/19 mpg	$3,550	464
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV	5.0L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/21/17 mpg	$3,950	521

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Ford F150 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Ford F150 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2016 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Optional
2016 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Optional
2016 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Optional
2016 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Optional
2016 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Optional
2016 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Ford F150 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2,088 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F150, most recently on Oct 26, 2026. 58 mention a crash, 25 a fire, 51 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Ford F150 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	606
Engine	319
Service brakes	303
Unknown or other	256
Structure: Body	184
Electrical system	182
Visibility/wiper	107
Vehicle speed control	99
Fuel/propulsion system	83
Steering	63

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ford F150 model years

Ford F150 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 F150	12–24 mpg	9	18	5/5
2025 F150	12–23 mpg	16	128	5/5
2024 F150	12–23 mpg	11	232	5/5
2023 F150	12–25 mpg	13	513	5/5
2022 F150	15–25 mpg	23	817	5/5
2021 F150	15–25 mpg	29	1,302	5/5
2020 F150	16–24 mpg	11	741	5/5
2019 F150	16–25 mpg	9	1,342	5/5
2018 F150	16–25 mpg	18	2,325	5/5
2017 F150	16–22 mpg	17	1,463	5/5
2015 F150	17–22 mpg	13	1,743	5/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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