2016 Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 4 records
- takata recall · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Steering
One week ago left work and turned on truck. When starting to pull out of parking space abs light came on dash. After getting home and calling dealer to have inspection, was informed it would be 2 weeks to get in for service. As vehicle is daily driver continued to drive around town and to work, a few days after regular use steering column started getting harder to turn and developed clicking sound. Called another…
ODI 11222722
Air Bags
I hit some ice on the interstate and lost control. I ran off the road doing between 45 & 50 mph. I went downhill for around 100 yards and hit a tree. The tree centered the bumper and the air bags did not deploy.
Crash reported
ODI 11160716
Air Bags
I was traveling straight in my f-150 on a main road in the 30-40mph range when another vehicle (2006 chevy 2500 pickup) darted across traffic trying to go from one parking lot to another. I struck the other vehicle (t-boned) on the passenger side front and back doors. My foot was jamming the brakes at the time of collision. The impact was significant and caused a good amount of damage to the front of my f-150. The…
Crash reported
ODI 11154100
Air Bags
Airbags did not deploy when i t-bones a vehicle speed was around 45 miles an hour i was driving down s. 2nd st. In raton new mexico approaching herford avenue when a vehicle pulled out in front of me i tried stopping but i could not i t-bones the vehicle the airbags on my truck did not deployi did have a police report done and both insurance companies were involved i do not have the repair cost or if they're going…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11143971
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2016 ford f-150. While driving 15 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle that was making a left turn. The other vehicle spun around and crashed into a third vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's vehicle was totaled and towed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The dealer (mark mclarty ford, [redacted], north little rock, ar…
Crash reported
ODI 11124346
Air Bags
'takata recall' i was rear ended by a vehicle traveling at about 45 mph that vehicle got totaled the whole front end was destroyed car had to be towed but my f150 did not deploy the airbags at such a violent collision???
Crash reported
ODI 11124028
Air Bags · Electrical System
Truck has re-occurring frequent episodes of center control panel does not function - when this occurs- radio does not work - no heater -window defroster or a.c / windows can not be rolled up or down - air bag indicator is not working - so don't know if the air bags would deployed if an accident should occur .the truck has been to 1 dealer which said it was a soft wear issue and claimed to fix it .. Lasted less than…
ODI 11195314
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2016 f150 with issues similar to nhtsa complaint id# 10127407. The problems are not intermittent, the part has failed & is not available from ford at this time. The air conditioning quits completely & you cannot run the fan at all. You cannot roll down any windows in the vehicle & the vehicle gets well over 90 degrees inside while driving. This is a huge safety issue because when this doesn't work it also…
ODI 11102723
Air Bags
5/25/2018 - head on collision. I was a passenger. Our vehicle going 25 mph uphill. Striking vehicle going est 60+ mph coming down hill collided head on with us. No fatalities but 3 injured. Seat belts locked correctly. Drivers side airbag deployed and the passenger (my side) airbag did not. Driver of the vehicle striking us heavily inebriated. One of the firemen, when opening passenger door, commented about plastic…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11182623
Air Bags
Air bags did not deploy during a collision! Collision occurred when the other vehicle made a left turn in front of my truck. My vehicle was traveling 50-55 mph on the [redacted]. The collision was a "t-bone", again, none of the airbags deployed. Request a written response to this complaint.
Crash reported
ODI 11078544
Air Bags · Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact called the dealer (landers ford, 2082 w poplar ave, collierville, tn 38017, [redacted]) concerning a recall for the air bags and the door latches, the dealer provided a date to schedule an appointment three weeks out. The contact was able to provide nhtsa campaign number: 17v652000 (latches/locks/linkages) but was unable to provide a nhtsa campaign number for the…
ODI 11074091
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact received notification of a manufacturers recall related to the air bags. The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to fletcher ford ([redacted], joplin, mo 64801), but the parts were not released yet. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11057957
Air Bags
Takata recall. I called my dealership team ford to schedule an appointment to have the defective air bags replaced, they stated that they do not have the parts, therefore i needed to wait until they notify me, undetermined time.. I do not feel safe driving a truck that paid $60,000 your assistance in this matter, is greatly appreciated.
ODI 11035687
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ford f-150. While stopped in traffic, a 2003 chevrolet express crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The crash caused a chain reaction and the f-150 crashed into a toyota rav 4, hyundai elantra, and kia 4s. The occupants of the f-150 sustained injuries. The driver sustained bleeding of the brain and neck and back pain. The passenger sustained two broken ankles and ligament…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11031853
Air Bags · Seat Belts
This vehicle belongs to osceola county, fl (company vehicle). The car was in motion at a speed of 25mph in a city street (st. Cloud,fl). I was driving the car. A front collision accident occurred. The driver side air bag deployed. The seat belt retracted in a hard manner. Due to this accident my left shoulder/shoulder blade & collar bone were injured. I had surgery and i am still dealing with treatment due to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11075524
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact rented a 2016 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The vehicle failed to come to a complete stop and crashed into a guardrail. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained back, neck, and shoulder pains. The front passenger sustained back and shoulder pains. The rear passenger on the driver side sustained ankle back and neck pains. The rear…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10930044
Air Bags
I was in a violent head on crash and none of the airbags deployed. The cab of the truck filled up with smoke after the crash. Vehicle was doing approximately 25mph
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10911007