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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 33,648 miles
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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.
- Ashland, PA, USA
2016 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to issues with transmission. Consumer is also seeking reimbursement for vehicle price or replacement vehicle.
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
Truck was in park with the engine running. Nobody was in the truck which was on a slight incline. It was standing still in the back yard while I was trying to get the garage door closed. It took off going through a chainlink fence, across a neighbors yard, and came to rest on a bank on the other side of the neighbors yard. The fence and brush caused several heavy scratches to the truck.
- Seaman, OH, USA
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
- Warminster, PA, USA
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 failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified, but a remedy was not offered. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
- Clay, MI, USA
Vehicle stall out while driving and wont start for a few minutes due do throttle body Ford fails to recall..... more people are complaining same thing happens to them on carcomplains.com..... first time it happen I took it to dealer they start they couldn't figure out problem and change throttle body for me. Couple week pass same thing starts happening again currently at the dealer.....
- Staten Island, NY, USA
The truck hesitates when shifting from 2nd to 1st gear.. this is causing a bump in the drive train. I've taken it to 3 different dealership for repair but they cannot fix it. When I stop I have to wait about one to two seconds before I can start back off. Its becoming dangerous to drive.
- Watkinsville, GA, USA
As I was driving about 40 mph, the truck suddenly decelerated to almost a stand still. Two messages appeared on the dash board info system. Service needed for hill assist and advance trac, or something similar. I had to drive home, half mile, at a walking pace which was as fast as the truck would go. There was no warning. This is a deadly flaw. How could you not have Ford F150 in your database?
- Pleasant Valley, NY, USA
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 often when pulling away from a stop sign but others have reported it also happens to their truck while cruising down the highway and stepping on the gas pedal.
- North Aurora, IL, USA
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 to Ford & Lincoln of smithtown (440 jericho turnpike, St james, NY 11780(631) 265-2340), but the cause of the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. When the contact retrieved the vehicle several hours later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
- Nesconset, NY, USA
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, along with engine check light. After turning off engine, all is normal until next event. F150 with eco-boost engine, 2016
- Mill Creek, WA, USA
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 taken to the dealer (koons Ford in sterling, va) for diagnostic testing. The dealer found nothing wrong with the vehicle; however, the failures recurred several times. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer several times and, during one of the visits, the engine was replaced without the contact's consent. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The vehicle was not completely repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40.
- Fairfax, VA, USA
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 randomly while traveling straight. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the throttle body but researching online, this appears to be a common problem with F-150S. There should be a recall considering the danger posed from a vehicle that suddenly loses power and decelerates without warning. I also read another account where replacing the throttle body did not solve the issue so it remains to be seen if this fix works on my vehicle.
- Layton, UT, USA
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.
- St Thomas, PA, USA
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.
- Desplaines, IL, USA
Red surface rust on rear axle.
- Amarillo, TX, USA
Brand new vehicle experiences constant high frequency vibration occurs while driving from 50mph-60mph.
- Anchorage, AK, USA
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.
- Lanesville, IN, USA
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 condition is present under normal operating conditions and during ideal weather conditions. Driving on flat, straight highways and roads, nor turning or towing does not affect the noise or vibration that I am detecting from the front end of the vehicle.
- Kelseyville, CA, USA
- North Wilkesboro, NC, USA