2016 Ford F-150 Complaint Log

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted from 5th to 1st gear, causing the vehicle to stall and inadvertently lose motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer by phone and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

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 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 stall. I’m unable to upload the video to your site but I’m happy to send via any other method if you need it.

Vehicle randomly shifts into 1st or 2nd gear while driving at highway speeds. the wheels lock up and skid, then enters into limp mode. After the incident, the vehicle displays a "check manual," "Blind Spot Detection," and "Cross-Traffic Sensor" light display. After a few minutes in limp mode, the vehicle will correct itself and begin driving normally. This happens 70% of the times i drive the vehicle. I have taken it to the ford dealer 3 separate times. The warranty company won't fix it because when they drive it, it doesn't recreate the issue, and they tell me to keep driving it until the transmission goes out completely.

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 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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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.

In May of 2023, the transmission downshifted unexpectantly while going 50 mph from 6th gear to 1st gear for a second, causing the rear tires to lock up for that moment before shifting back to 6th gear. This caused a quick loss of control and reduction of speed while in traffic. Luckily no accident occured during this. If it had not shifted back to 6th gear, the result would have been much different putting myself and others on the road at risk of an accident at high speeds with traffic behind the vehicle and oncoming traffic. Prior to this incident the truck would occassionally not start and the gear selection indicator was not illuminated as normal and the engine light would occasionally come on. Speaking with Ford dealerships they identified it as the molded lead frame connector within the transmission. I'm unsure of the damage this has caused on other parts from the significant shift change at high speeds and I'm concerned of what has been damaged but not shown as of yet. They replaced the molded lead frame connector at a cost to me and the truck has not had that issue since.

Vehicle stalls out at an idle. Several forum postings on Ford forums that owners of 2015 to 2017 F150 5.0 truck have had the same issues. Several users have said ford has replaced the VVT solenoid, and the issue has been resolved.

Backup camera not working

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 5th gear and remained stuck in 5th gear. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed; however, the failure recurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to a certified transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission lead frame wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Timing system, yes. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Truck shuts off in the middle of the road. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, 5 of them. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, by multiple parties. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes it did/does! The check engine light comes on now with the same symptoms it had before. The problems started less than a month after I got the truck. The first 10 to 15 minutes the truck drives fine then afterwards the check engine light normally comes on throws code p0022. It use to start rough idling with no light on at all but kills when I stop at a light or act as if it’s going shut off when slowing down. The truck is sluggish while it’s acting up, slow to pick up speed and it runs rough. The light will go off for 10 miles and be back on the next day but stays on. The remote start won’t work . The dealer I purchased it from did a lot of work but nothing they did fixed the problem. On paper it says cleaning rather than what they really did. I know they cleaned the throttle body, replaced one of the battery terminals etc.,. The truck has had a full timing job, alternator , water pump and much more done to it. Money was spent on this and the truck continues to do the same thing. Received a diagnostic from yet another ford and they’re trying to replace the same parts that has been replaced multiple times. The truck still isn’t fixed and never has been since day one. It’s just parts being changed and money being wasted. It’s so much I can speak on about this truck but it’s very frustrating. Attached will be some of the invoices that I have for the work that’s been done on the ford f150.

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.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to open the driver’s side front door from inside the vehicle, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to open the passenger’s side front door from inside the vehicle and the door failed to open. The contact called a family member to open the doors from outside the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, on another occasion while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate as needed with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Transmission shift radically and causing car to jump like running over something. When hauling transmission might down shift from 5th speed to 2nd speed at 50-60 miles per hour.

Plastic oil pan is warped and is leaking oil. Gap has formed between the pan and the RTV gasket. There is a known TSB 23-2083 from Ford outlining the issue. The has recently been redesigned. I was told that there is a design issue in the oil system and I could possibly have to replace the valve covers. So, now due to a known issue with the design of the oil system, I am getting charged $3000 to replace system.

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.

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

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.

exhaust manifold studs cannot support the weight of the manifold and turbo and end up breaking, ultimately causing exhaust leaks into the passenger cabin creating a toxic air quality inside the vehicle. Ford has redesigned the part to have an additional bolt as this is a common problem. There should be a forced recall with Ford to repair vehicles effected by this and install the upgraded part. I've received quotes from mechanics of several thousand dollars to repair this. Ford needs to take care of this. I have 75k miles on my vehicle.

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.

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.

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 on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle began shaking. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated several times during the failure but did not remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

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.

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.

Lead Frame failure. Electrical component attached to valve body on transmision. On multiple occassions my truck would downshift from 6th gear to 2nd gear. The first time I was traveling at 55mph with an engine rpm of 1500/1600s, on flat ground with no load and not attempting to speed up or slow down. This caused the engine to rev up to 4500 rpm causing me too very sudden and violent jerk forward. After a few seconds normal driving resumed. I contacted my local dealership for service and over the next couple of days had a wrech symbol pop up twice and that said SEE MANUAL. Nothing in my owners manual helped me solve that. And the truck would only accelerate very slowly until you got up to around 35mph then normal driving resumed. . On the next occassion a few days later, while driving to the dealership for service regarding this issue the problem occurred again under nearly identical conditions. This time the at faster/express way speed of 70mph. This cause not only a sudden jerk forward but also caused me to jerk my steering wheel sending me into another lane. No other drivers were next to me and no one was hurt, injured, or damaged. Normal driving resumed after a few seconds. While researching this issue online I was able to discover hundreds of accounts for drivers wanting to know why their transmissions suddenly downshifted on them too. These issues are problematic at best and deadly at their worst. In 2013 you determined these issues were so bad as to result in a national recall. The same problem is still occurring. I reached out to Ford and this is my problem they say.

On 3/11/2023, I used my vehicles, 2016 Ford F-150 Platinum, remote start feature before leaving work. When I got in my truck to go home, I noticed that the rear window of my vehicle was shattered. After some further investigation, it appears the rear defroster heat element malfunctioned, and shattered the rear window. This caused glass particles to circulate within my truck, as there was nothing protection wind from coming in the rear window area. Upon further research, it appears that this has happened to numerous other vehicles of similar make/model/year. I have contacted Ford and am awaiting their response. This is a safety feature and a malfunction of their vehicle, therefore they should be responsible.

While driving on the highway at highway speeds 70 mph the truck automatically shifted from 6th Gear to first gear nearly throwing me through the windshield. It went back in the regular gear and started driving fine within a couple of weeks it got to where it would shift erratically all the time and not start half the time at this point it will not start at all.the gear indicator light does not illuminate. The computer cant recognize what gear it is in. I spoke with a Ford representative there was a recall for 153,000 vehicles with the same problem but mine was not one of them. Upon looking into it further I found nearly 300 other drivers with the same exact issue. Later calling the Ford dealership to get parts to repair the transmission I was laughed at and told he has seven of those trucks waiting for the parts to fix them on his lot now. I spoke with a different Ford dealership that gentleman told me he cannot get them parts to repair them either even though the computer is showing that there's over 70,000 of those parts in a warehouse and that Ford was holding on to them like gold and no one could get them not even at dealership. There are many People on forums complaining about the issues and dealerships telling me they have trucks there with the same issues and no one can get parts... seems to me that there is a major issue with these Transmissions. One forum a gentleman stated that he changed the lead frame in the transmission and that was the entire problem. Any help from your offices great appreciate it by all the owners, myself included. I have been in the loyal Ford owner of my entire life and cannot believe how treating their customers! Thank you

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.

There has been 3 times I have noticed my hood being partially open before driving out of the garage from a parked position. I had to push the hood back into locked position. So far I have not experienced this when driving which is a BIG concern to me. I do not drive my truck much after buying new in 2016 November. As of today my truck has 28,437.0 miles.

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 contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, he noticed that the steering wheel had semi-detached and became loosened. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering bolt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon having the tires rotated, the contact was informed that all the lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 22,845.

My moon roof is stuck closed. It will not open and makes a cracking noise if I press the button to try and open it.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the radiator fan was running on high while driving or after turning off the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions, and the mechanic unplugged the A/C pressure switch to turn off the radiator fan; however, the failure returned approximately 4-6 months later. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Coolant leak on turbo cooling lines both sides. Rubber seal is faulty resulting in coolant leak. Driver side turbo and passenger side turbo alike.

While driving my truck gears disappears making my truck back tires stop for a few seconds. It could be a serious issue in the freeway. Ford recalled the lead frame for 2011 thru 2014 f150 but never fixed the issue with newer vehicle as mine 2016

while driving the vehicle the transmission down shifts without warning and engine light come on, i also hear the coolant fan come on, so i go from driving 40 mph to 30 mph and engine is running in a high RPM. sometimes the cruise control comes on. other times the transmission is just stuck in gear, for example if i slow down to a red light, it stays in 5 gear. very hard to stop. then the light changes the car does not want to go because it is 5 gear, so it takes a long time to get going, it pops in gear and just takes off almost hitting the car in front of me