10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 31,325 miles
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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
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, then when trying to move the truck into gear it will move from park to drive to reverse, but will not move. Please contact me asap. I have a detailed list of dates and occurances along with all email conversations with Ford. Ford soes not believe this is a problem and seems to ignore the safety concerns.
- Universal City, TX, USA
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.
- Leesburg, VA, USA
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.
- Safety Harbor, FL, USA
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 suspension needed to be broken in at a minimum of 500 to 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not diagnosed with a failure nor repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not experiencing any failures. The approximate failure mileage was 55. Updated 07/12/16 the consumer stated Ford was buying the vehicle back, because they were unable to fix the problem, despite replacing several components. Updated 07/19/16.
- Oil City, PA, USA

- Pleasant Valley, NY, USA