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2016 Ford F-150 (super Cab) Gas
Buyable, but go in with open eyes: this car has specific known issues to check before money changes hands.
1,686 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why caution?
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2016 Ford F-150 (super Cab) Gas, plotted where owners report it happening.
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Transmission & drivetrain
19%326 complaints · typically near 32k mi · 136 in the last 2 years
“Transmission is no longer working correctly. Downshifting to low gear for no reason and refusing to shift to higher gear with rpms reaching 8000rpm at 35 mph. Onky 73k…”
Brakes
19%322 complaints · typically near 21k mi · 11 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown brake message was displayed on the instrument…”
Engine
17%279 complaints · typically near 45k mi · 43 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, and the warning messages "Service Advanc…”
Body & structure
11%192 complaints · typically near 18k mi · 8 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon opening the front passenger's side door, the contact noticed that water had leaked into the interior o…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.