10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
17 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,742 miles

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problem #30

Mar 052024

F-150

  • 44,026 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the front driver's side seat belt buckle assembly and the rear driver's side seat belt inflator were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,026.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #29

Jan 052024

F-150

  • 666,100 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V110000 (Air Bags) and related the failure to the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger-??s side air bag sensor had failed. The dealer confirmed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V110000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The contact was also informed that the part needed for the repair, part number GL3Z6362A22A: CAD/SEAT, was no longer in production. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 666,100.

- Temple, GA, USA

problem #28

Jun 282021

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag emblem cover was detaching. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the air bag emblem cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

problem #27

Jan 012022

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a clock spring failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Londonderry, NH, USA

problem #26

Jan 152023

F-150

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the air bags inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed and the cause of the failure was determined to be water intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that a month before the failure occurred, he smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Oxford, MI, USA

problem #25

Jul 202022

F-150

  • miles
The F-150 was involved in a car crash. It hit a street sign, an electrical pole and then a tree. The front bumper is split and insurance just devalued it a total loss. I am hereby reaching out to you, to let you know that none of the airbags in the truck went off. I have picture that I can provide to further confirm!

- Salisbury , MD, USA

problem #24

Aug 092019

F-150

  • 46,419 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the steering wheel air bag cover was cracked. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the air bag restraint system to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the air bag restraint system to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,419.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #23

Dec 222021

F-150

  • miles
Unknown

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

problem #22

May 212021

F-150

  • miles
On Friday, May 21, 2021, the horn pad / airbag cover on the steering wheel cracked beneath the Ford emblem on my 2016 Ford F150 with approximately 44k mi on the vehicle. A quick web search shows identical cracks on many F150 horn pads of this body style. There are no recalls and no TSBs, but there are many online reports of this failure, indicating it is common. Likewise, there are many stories of Ford faulting drivers for improper horn use to decline warranty coverage. Without improper use in my case, I can assure that the failure of the horn pad cover is a design flaw. Because the issue presents a safety concern by exposing the airbag or related hardware, I recommend a recall be issued to proactively address this common design failure. I look forward to Ford resolving this issue for me under their CPO warranty, but online commenters leave me cautious about the likelihood of warranty support.

- Olympia, WA, USA

problem #21

Jun 222020

F-150

  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle in front of him stopped abruptly and his brakes failed while depressed without warning. Due to the failure, the contact rear ended the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. There were no injuries reported at the scene and a police report was not filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home from the scene of the accident. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they repaired the damage to the vehicle; however, upon a test drive, they discovered that the brakes remained faulty. The independent mechanic then took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with a faulty master cylinder. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that his vehicle had been placed under NHTSA recall number: 20V332000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to repair the vehicle are unavailable. The contact never received a notice about the failure. The contact called bill brandt Ford (8100 brentwood blvd, brentwood, ca 94513) where they referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that they would reimburse him for the repair to the master cylinder. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Oakley, CA, USA

problem #20

Apr 152020

F-150

  • 112,000 miles
Drivers side air bag cover split open exposing the airbag. This was not the result of a collision. Appears to be a faulty cover.

- Grandville, MI, USA

problem #19

Jan 152020

F-150

  • 78,500 miles
I have a 2016 F150 lariat. While stationary and in motion my rear blindspot spot moduale keeps showing on my dash covering my sperdometer. When this happens I lose my heat, airbags, gps, front power windows, power mirrors and power seats. I've been checking online of this problem and sounds quite common. This was happening about 3 times a day for about 2 weeks and now it stays to where its constant. Seeing this is on going with these vehicles I think the dealerships should be reliable to fix this expensive ongoing problem. The Ford dealership in utica, NY wants $1500 dollars to fix this problem.

- Frankfort, NY, USA

problem #18

Feb 242020

F-150

  • 168,000 miles
Drivers side air bag inflator failed. Air bag light came on, dealer determined air bag inflator was bad and needed replaced.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #17

Jun 252019

F-150

  • 70,640 miles
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 mechanic to get in sooner and before could make that appointment scheduled for two days later entire steering column locked up and vehicle is unusable. Being towed to repair shop today. Luckily was not driving when column locked up. Had started vehicle in driveway and was planning on going to store when unable to back up because steering columns/wheel would not move. Now awaiting work from repair shop on doagnsostics and issue to repair. Very frustrated as vehicle less than 3 years old and with only 70K miles.

- Nine Mile Falls, WA, USA

problem #16

Jun 092018

F-150

  • miles
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 50 miles and back to square one, , sitting at the second dealer which states it not doing it now, , so come and pick it up, they ran a diagnostics and no default codes were found. This is not resolving the issue. If you cant tell me what you did to fix it..the issue remains unresolved.. a safety issue for all occupants in the cab of the truck.. if the air bags fail to deploy because of the issue stated in this complaint is not addressed by the Ford Motor Company.. I have been in contact with the Ford relationship - personnel - and now awaiting for a call from the regional officer...the truck is still under factory warranty and Ford is required to fulfill there obligation to the consumer and fix default product..

- Lebanon Junction, KY, USA

problem #15

May 252018

F-150

  • miles
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 pieces in the airbag area.

- Ft. Collins, CO, USA

problem #14

Dec 112018

F-150

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Sterrett, AL, USA

problem #13

Nov 262018

F-150

  • 26,000 miles
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 seat belt actuator fired off to lock me in place but the air bag did not deploy. I don't understand how/why the airbag did not deploy in this instance.

- North Reading, MA, USA

problem #12

Oct 212018

F-150

  • 17,000 miles
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 to total my truck I will have to get back to you guys on that

- Raton, NM, USA

problem #11

Aug 212018

F-150

  • 40,000 miles
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, 4400 landers rd, North little rock, ar 72117, (501) 945-1200) was contacted and suggested calling the insurance company. The manufacturer was not contacted. The air bag failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

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