2016 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 45
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 45 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- loss power · 5 records
- throttle body · 5 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
There appears to be "slack" in the drivetrain, as if it has a bad universal joint. There is often a clunk when you step on the gas when pulling away from a stop. It was recently checked at the dealer while in for an oil change. They said they found nothing wrong with it. I read on an f150 forum site that this is a rather common complaint. The dealer has told others that there is nothing wrong with it. It happens…
ODI 11023899
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost total power as it rumbled and shook. Also, various warning indicators illuminated, including the powertrain fault, stability control, air bag, and check service manual. The contact stated that the running board failed to retract. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was towed…
ODI 11015742
Power Train
Sudden high vibration and shaking in rear drive train, loss of engine throttle power, while driving on freeway. Loss of turn signals. Able to pull over to shoulder, stop engine, and restart and event goes away, only to random happen again 50-100 miles later. 5 events, very dangerous on public hiways to loose power in heavy traffic. Advance trac warning light comes on, and brake assist failure message is on screen,…
ODI 11011687
Power Train
My vehicle came out of park while engine was running while i was in a store and crashed into a building in reverse. My vehicle had major damage and i also received a citation for the accident.
Crash reported
ODI 11089165
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle independently downshifted after the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure occurred only when the vehicle was in the tow haul setting. The vehicle was taken to bill macdonald ford (1200 s carney dr, st clair, mi) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a software update. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
ODI 11057934
Power Train
The transmission will not shift and will start to bog the vehicle down when going up a grade, stop and go traffic or pulling a light load. Steadily increasing the accelerator does not help the truck maintain or increase speed, only totally floor-boarding the accelerator allows the truck to speed up. The ford dealer has checked the vehicle at least 3 times and said the computer could not find any thing wrong. The…
ODI 11103737
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Hill assist and autotrac malfunction. 2016 ford f-150, less than 8,000 miles. Warning indicator suddenly comes on and vehicle loses all power going from highway speed to 2mph in seconds without warning. Happened 4 times in two weeks on straight, level road, dry and clear conditions. One time was on the highway at 65mph, others were city roads around 25-35mph. One time was after a normal right turn, others just…
ODI 10969346
Power Train
This new 2016 ford f150 with 1300 miles on it as a vibration at 40 to 58 miles per hr been to three dealer no fix ever drove 2017 the same thing need recall to fix or ford needs to give money back.
ODI 10968343
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While stationary, the following error messages displayed on the instrument panel: "service advance track" and "hillside assist unavailable". The dealer replaced the sensor in the accelerator, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,500.
ODI 10957890
Power Train
RED SURFACE RUST ON REAR AXLE.
ODI 10956282
Power Train
2016 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to issues with transmission. Consumer is also seeking reimbursement for vehicle price or replacement vehicle. *ld *tr
ODI 11082730
Power Train
Brand new vehicle experiences constant high frequency vibration occurs while driving from 50mph-60mph. *tr
ODI 10936311
Power Train · Service Brakes
Three issues: 1. Sudden loss of brakes while moving, brake pedal went to the floor and had no brakes. 2. Front axle (4x4) tries to engage on its own from time to time while driving. 3. Excessive backlash in rear end while driving. *tr
ODI 10928906
Power Train
While operating my 2016 ford f150 lariat fx4 in 4a mode, i hear a audibly low noise emanating from the front end of the vehicle as i accelerate. This noise is accompanied by a slight vibration that is felt transmitting through the accelerator pedal. The noise and vibration is only detected while accelerating and only while engaged in 4a mode. There is no detectable noise or vibration in 2h, 4h, or 4l modes. This…
ODI 10916591
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
The truck has had issues with the hillassist failure, then check engine light then wrench light causing the truck to go from 45 mph to 2mph without notice. The throttle bottle also went out on this truck causing the truck to go from 45 mph to 2 mph in traffic, this is the ford wrench light. On two seperate occasions, when starting the truck and releasing the parking brake, a parking brake malfunction light flashes,…
ODI 10915298
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving at any speed, the vehicle made noises from the engine and transmission areas. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed too much fuel and the air conditioning blew hot air. Also, the oil low pressure warning indicator illuminated and flashed off and on. The contact also stated that the brakes squeaked and the front passenger side tire deflated. The vehicle was…
ODI 11002328
Power Train · Steering
Power steering failed twice while backing up there is a shutter when coming to a stop. Sometimes hard enough to feel like you were hit from behind
ODI 11067239
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on a highway, vehicle's low engine oil pressure illuminated, vehicle's speed dropped to coasting level and had to pull to side of highway with no ability to accelerate. This is an extremely dangerous situation where there is loss of power and the engine would not restart. Oil level was checked and was near the high mark. The vehicle has 316 miles on it and had to be towed.
ODI 10906250
Power Train
Vehicle entered "limp mode" at speed on interstate, loss of power. This occurred at 5k miles and after being repaired, occurred at 12k miles. Both time diagnosed by ford dealer as a faulty throttle body actuator.
ODI 10903484
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40-60 mph, the floor of the vehicle and the steering wheel vibrated. The failure occurred while the vehicle was in motion and idling. The failure began the day after the vehicle was newly purchased. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft was vibrating. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle's…
ODI 10864344