2016 Ford F-150 Body Problems
- 128
- 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 128 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- door latch · 34 records
- door latches · 22 records
- door locks · 16 records
- cold weather · 13 records
- latch shut · 12 records
- side door · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 83 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Door latches were freezing and rendering my vehicle unsafe as the door would open, but then not shut. Ford has issued a recall and i took my vehicle to kenny ross ford in adamsburg, pa to have the recall work performed. On 1/2/2018, kenny ross ford indicated that they performed the recall fix. However, on 1/13/2018, my door once again froze in the open position and would not shut. This was after my vehicle had the…
ODI 11062674
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired by an unknown dealer per nhtsa campaign number: 17v652000 (latches/locks/linkages) on january 4, 2018; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact was unable to securely latch or unlatch all the doors. The manufacturer was made aware that the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11060816
Body
Door latches being stuck open or close during cold climate (32 degrees or below) when door latch is frozen, outside handle cannot open the door. Once opened, door cannot be closed and latched due to frozen mechanism. Ford of north america sent out a recall advisory with not effective remedy or fix. No new or updated parts.
ODI 11074869
Body
Driver and passenger doors often will not latch shut in cold temperatures. Vehicle stationary, to drive in this condition i would need to hold door closed by hand.
ODI 11056704
Body
Door locks freeze open and will not latch. The vehicle has be driven with the doors unlatched. Ford's tsb and now recall (for the driver door only) has been performed on all four doors last year. The vehicle has been to the dealer twice for it this year and several times last year. This is the second complaint.
ODI 11058162
Body
Drivers door would not latch door closed during 15 degree weather today. Door unlocked via keyless entry and opened ok - but when closed it would not latch shut. Last winter vehicle drivers door would not unlock, tsb 16-0155 applied. Ford states recall 17s33 does not apply to my vehicle since tsb 16-0155 was completed, however problem still exists.
ODI 11056371
Body
Drivers door unable to latch closed when cold. 15 degrees this morning, unlocked vehicle via keyless entry. Drivers door opened ok, when closed just popped back open - did not latch closed.
ODI 11056370
Body
While putting my son in the back passenger's side of my truck, when i went to close the passsenger's side rear door it would not latch. I attempted multiple times to close the door and it would not latch. I had to use the front door to keep it closed so i could bring him to school. This issue was already repaired once last winter and it is still occurring. This happens every time it gets cold outside.
ODI 11056185
Body
Door locks freeze and won't catch. Usually follows a period of snow, rain or a car wash and then freezing temperatures. All four doors on my f150 have experienced this and one time the door came unlatched while i was driving.
ODI 11100196
Body
When i left for work today, i went to shut my driver's side front door and it would not latch. I had to slam the door 4 or 5 times in order to get it to finally latch. The outside temperature was below 20deg f. This occurred last winter and ford repaired the condition at that time. I also received a recall notice for this condition, but replacement parts are not available yet. Last time this occurred the door opened…
ODI 11055083
Body
When temperature goes below freezing, 32f door will not latch and stay shut. Happens consistently in sub 32f temperatures.
ODI 11163143
Body
The rear tailgate opened up twice, once while driving down the highway and the second time pulling into a parking lot. This was during the winter time. I sprayed some wd40 on the rear latches thinking that would help but did not. I realized the left side latch was not engaging all the way. I could pull on the top left side tailgate and it was loose. So i would have to slam the tailgate until it engaged. I took my…
ODI 11089052
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v652000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 18v568000 (seat belts, structure). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called bill knight ford at [redacted] (located at 9607 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133) and was informed that parts were not…
ODI 11139269
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact stated that on several occasions the front drivers side door could not be opened or could not be secured properly. The vehicle was taken to dondlinger ford dealer located at 1510 pokegama av, south grand rapids, min. 55744 who diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures but no…
ODI 11057928
Body
Ford issued a recall for freezing door latches, and is unable to fix my truck due to "no parts available". Door latches freeze in inclement weather causing doors to not securely shut. Ford response to me when i contacted customer support was i was notified of the recall, no it is up to me to avoid causing any damage since i now know about the issue. I feel this answer is completely wrong. Ford should have parts…
ODI 11053668
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number 17v652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called astorg ford lincoln of parkersburg at [redacted] located on 2028 7th st, parkersburg, wv 26101 where it was…
ODI 11081239
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (kisselback ford, 1118 13th st, st cloud, fl) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the…
ODI 11084783
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v652000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (copper country ford, 47402 m-26, houghton, mi 49931) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the…
ODI 11052472
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Purchased used 2016 f-150 in oct 2017. Shortly after purchase tailgate would randomly open while vehicle was in motion. Power tailgate would also open when key fob was used to lock vehicle. Tail lights would also illuminate brightly as if brakes were applied when they were not when vehicle was in motion. Other times tail lights would flicker on and off when vehicle was in motion. When computer was scanned no trouble…
ODI 11141313
Body
F150 frozen door latches. During weather temperatures below 30 degrees f, the doors unlock and open but do not latch when you try to close the door. This happens while the truck is stationary, and happens intermittently. When it happens, i sometimes i had to drive to work while holding the driver's door closed with 1 hand and steering with the other. Other times pushing down on the lock rod and closing the door will…
ODI 11162660
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Purchased my 2016 ford f150, brand new. During cold temperatures the door locks do not unlock and if you are able to get unlocked the doors do not lock nor latch. If in the event i was in traveling in cold temperatures, i would be locked in my vehicle cause a safety concern for my two infants and wife and i. Spoke to ford manufacturer and ford service dept, they are aware of the issue and there is a back order of…
ODI 10970502
Body
2016 f150 crew cab lariat, drivers side door latch failed to unlatch with fob or with number pad from the outside. Was only able to unlock door from the inside. This is not the first time this has happened. It is intermittent and depends on the temperature and seems to happen if moisture is present. Approximately 4800 miles on f150. This latch problem appears to be quite common with other new f150's. Ford needs to…
ODI 10969932
Body · Electrical System
Ongoing issue with door latches not operating when temperatures are below freezing. The door will not latch unless the door is locked. It seems it then is unable to be unlocked remotely or by power locks. Only way is to manually open the door from inside the cab. I have a safety concern ofn this issue as the door not latching may open while in motion.
ODI 10966011
Body
Ford has a major recall on 2016 - 2017 f150s faulty door latches that come open while driving and wont open . I had a incident back in winter where my nephew almost fell out . Contacted service department was told ford has no fix or parts at this time . Then major recall came on tv called service department was told same thing no fix . Sent certified letter too ford corporation as instructions for ohio lemon laws as…
ODI 11042129
Body · Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150 super cab. While driving 45 mph, the front driver side door opened without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fractured pawl springs needed to be replaced. The parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
ODI 10955346