What 1,686 owners told NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel

Vehicle lost acceleration on interstate highway multiple times and caused dangerous maneuvers to avoid collision. Ford has acknowledged issue via consumer satisfaction 16B32 but I was never mailed any notification. This MUST be a recall. This is the most dangerous event I have experienced driving.

NHTSA ODI 11418748

Driver's door and passenger door latches freeze in open position after doors are opened using electronic key fob. Doors will not stay shut. Happens regularly after rain with temperatures below 32F. Doors fly open while driving when this happens. Ford dealer refused to repair 5/26/2021.

NHTSA ODI 11418585

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.

NHTSA ODI 11418257

Car lost all braking within 5 miles of starting truck. THERE WAS RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY/DEATH. No issues were experienced before parking the car the day before. Audible alert and panel "brake fluid low light" came only only 2 miles before total brake loss. Brake reservoir was empty. Refilled reservoir, pumped brakes until "normal" braking was experienced and the refilled brake reservoir. Ran the engine and drove 3 miles before all braking was lost again. Checked engine compartment and area surrounding brake reservoir and cylinder plus all hydraulic fittings around all four brakes and found all to be bone dry. No evidence of any leak anywhere. Mechanic believes the fluid is being consumed by the engine (bakes sense) and plans on examining to determine.

NHTSA ODI 11418415

Back up camera fails intermittently. Image obscured by static.

NHTSA ODI 11418120

The break system failed completely. Got a Low Brake Fluid message and pedal went to the floor. The vehicle is currently at the dealership getting fixed. If this would have happened while driving down the interstate I would not have been able to stop. No warnings or symptoms before entering the vehicle this particular time.

NHTSA ODI 11418166

low brake fluid light is continuously going on and off. Parking brake also came on. There was a recall and brought to dealer and they said it was fixed. Happen shortly after, dealer said needed a battery. Replaced battery and light is still going on and off. The recall said front brakes wil go out with this issue. If this isn't fixed it will cause a crash.

NHTSA ODI 11417704

NO BRAKES. TOOK TO FORD. DOES NOT FALL UNDER CURRENT RECALL OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 20V-332. HOWEVER MY FORD DEALER IS CHARGING ME TO REPLACE THE SAME EXACT PARTS UNDER THE RECALL. BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. NO BRAKES. BRAKE FLUID LOW. ADDED MORE BRAKE FLUID, NOT LEAKING UNDER TRUCK. EMERGENCY BRAKE STILL WORKS. HAD IT TOWED TO FORD 2 WEEKS AGO. THEY ARE NOT RETURNING MY CALL. THEY DID TELL ME THEY HAD TO ORDER BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND FLUSH THE BRAKE LINES. $3000 REPAIR. ODD THAT THIS IS THE SAME REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL.

NHTSA ODI 11416208

TRANSMISSION WILL SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR OR WILL DOWNSHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. TRANSMISSION WILL SOMETIMES NOT DOWNSHIFT TO FIRST GEAR AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY UNTIL ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS 6R80 TRANSMISSION RECALL. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REOCCURRING SINCE 4/23/21

NHTSA ODI 11415242

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINING ASSEMBLY TO MALFUNCTION AND CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SINK INTO THE SEAT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER PLANET FORD LOCATED AT 20403 I-45, SPRING, TX 77388 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V475000 (SEATS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.*DT Consumer stated incident happened again.*JB

NHTSA ODI 11414908

MY 2016 F150 3.5L ECO BOOST HAS THE SAME ISSUE AS THE RECALL 20S31. OUT OF NOWHERE MY BRAKES WENT OUT. DASH SAID BRAKE FLUID LOW. NO SIGNS OF LEAKS EVEN AFTER REFILLING. IT WAS DUMPING INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. VIN DOES NOT SHOW UP UNDER THE AFFECTED VEHICLES THOUGH.

NHTSA ODI 11414859

FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL BACK IN 2019 FOR FAULTY OIL PANS. MY 2016 FORD F-150 HAS HAD 4 OIL PAN REPLACEMENTS AND IS NEEDING A 5TH. WHEN RUNNING A CARFAX, THE DEALERSHIP THAT HAS COMPLETED THE REPAIRS IS NOT REPORTING ANY OF THESE ISSUES. JACKSON FORD IN DECATUR, IL. THE ATTACHED PHOTO IS FROM THE TRUCK SITTING FOR 24 HOURS. WHEN I LOGGED ONTO THE NHTSA WEBSITE TO SEE IF MAYBE I COULD GET ANOTHER RECALL REPAIR AT A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP, NO ACTIVE RECALLS ARE OUT. I'D LIKE TO TRY JUST 1 MORE DEALERSHIP TO GET THIS ISSUE FIXED.

NHTSA ODI 11414027

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK AT 45000 MILES.

NHTSA ODI 11413372

WHILE PARKED, DURING AUTOMATIC START, WITH VEHICLE WARMING UP A SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC WAS ENCOUNTERED WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CONNECTOR MELTING ON THE RIGHT SEAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE GU5T-14B663-AA LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.

NHTSA ODI 11412823

WHEN TOWING AND COMING TO A STOP MY VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES. IT WILL NOT STAY RUNNING. TO KEEP IT RUNNING I HAVE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL AND PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO KEEP IT RUNNING AND THEN PUT INTO GEAR AND TAKE OFF. THIS IS NOT SAFE. IT IS THE 2.7L ECOBOOST. I TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL FORD WHERE IT HAPPENED TO THE TECH THAT TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION AND THEN THEY SAID THE SERVICE TECH COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. THEY CHARGED ME $130 DIAGNOSIS FEE AND SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND THE ISSUE AND CALLED FOR ME TO PICK UP MY VEHICLE. THIS IS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.

NHTSA ODI 11407515

THE TOP TRACK OF THE REAR WINDOW THAT HOLDS THE SMALLER SLIDING WINDOW IN PLACE BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE BACK WALL OF THE CABIN. THE SMALL WINDOW WAS BEING HELD IN PLACE BY THE LOWER TRACK ONLY. THIS CAUSED THE TOP TRACK AND THE SLIDING WINDOW TO LEAN INTO THE CABIN AWAY FROM THE MAIN REAR WINDOW. IT CREATED AN AIR GAP BETWEEN THE MAIN WINDOW AND THE SMALL WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY. IT APPEARS THAT THE ADHESIVE HOLDING THE TRACK IN PLACE SIMPLY FAILED OVER TIME. IN MY OPINION THIS CREATED A SAFETY ISSUE. IF THE TRUCK HAD BEEN REAR-ENDED, I THINK IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP TRACK AND WINDOW COULD HAVE BECOME COMPLETELY DETACHED AND CAUSED INJURIES TO PASSENGERS IN THE TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI 11407394

I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS BUT ASK TO CHANGE DE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER...BUT INHAVE HAD NO LEAKS AND NOTHING SHOWS UP IN THE DASH. AT THE DEALER THEY SAID THEY JUST CARRY THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THEY DONT HAVE THE BRAKE BOOSTER. AM I SAFE? WHY ASKED TO CHANGE A PART WHEN THEY DONT HAVE THE OTHWR PARTE JUST IN CASE?

NHTSA ODI 11406926

TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS HEATING SYSTEM AND HEATING STEERING WHEEL VERY SLOW TO RESPOND. REAR VIEW CAMERA MALFUNCTIONS. SCREEN GOES BLANK WHEN BACKING UP THEN COME ON AND STAYS ON WHILE GOING FORWARD. BEEN READING ONLINE AND THIS IS ATTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY APIM ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE.

NHTSA ODI 11405856

MY F150 RANDOMLY JUST DOWNSHIFTED WHEN TURNING AND ALMOST ALL POWER. THEN SHIFTED BACK INTO GEAR. I READ SOME POST ABOUT THIS HAPPENING WITH OTHER PEOPLE ALSO. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI 11405302

IT'S INEXCUSABLE FOR A CLOCK SPRING TO GO OUT ON A PICKUP THAT HAS LESS THAN 40K ON THE ODOMETER. FORD'S ARE GREAT VEHICLES, BUT THIS LITTLE ELECTRICAL ISSUE, WHICH COMES AT NO FAULT OF MY OWN, WILL COST ME BETWEEN $300.00 TO $400.00. MIND YOU, THIS CLOCK SPRING WENT OUT IN JUNE 2019, AND PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME HOW (I) BROKE SOMETHING WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BEHIND THE AIR BAG? I DON'T RECALL IF I WAS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET, OR ON THE HIGHWAY. I DO KNOW ONE DAY I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I TRIED TO RESET MY TRIP ODOMETER ANOTHER DAY AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I TRIED TO SET ME CRUISE CONTROL-NO GO. I TRIED TO CONTROL MY STEREO/HANDS FREE BLUE TOOTH, NOPE. IT TOOK ME DIGGING ON THE NET TO FIND OUT WHAT WOULD CAUSE A HORN AND THE ABOVE MENTIONED ISSUES TO SUDDENLY STOP WORKING, BUT INTERESTINGLY STILL WORKS WITH THE ANTI-THEFT ENGAGED. IF I NEED TO CHANGE MY DRIVING HABITS BY NOT STEERING MY TRUCK, FORD SHOULD HAVE LET ME KNOW. BTW, I HAD A FORD ESCAPE BEFORE THIS TRUCK, AND WHEN TRADING IT IN THE DEALERSHIP DESCRIBED MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AS A CHRISTMAS TREE, BUT WITH ALL THOSE ELECTRICAL ISSUES, I GUESS THE CLOCK SPRING NEVER WENT OUT.

NHTSA ODI 11405440

EXHAUST MANIFOLD WARPED LEAKING. GRADUALLY BECOMING WORSE. FIRST NOTICED NOISE IN 2020.

NHTSA ODI 11405225

*PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME IT IS 35DEGREES OR COLDER.* EVERY TIME SOMEONE OPENS THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR, GETS IN AND WHEN IT'S TIME TO GET OUT, AND TRIES TO SHUT THE DOOR, IT BOUNCES BACK OPEN-NEVER LATCHES. DOOR WILL NOT SECURE. WILL HAPPEN STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET, OR A HIGHWAY, TURNING, ETC. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AND EXTRA LUBE HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME DOOR IS OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.

NHTSA ODI 11404188

THE SUN/MOON ROOF HAD BEEN RATTLING SINCE EARLY 2020 - MAYBE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT IN MARCH 2019. TAKEN TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES IN 2020 FOR THIS RATTLE. JUST PICKED IT UP (3/20/2021) AND BOTH SUNROOF GUIDES/RAMPS CRACKED AND ALL OF IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN - WHAT IF THE ENTIRE SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE SHATTERED? THANKFULLY, WE SPENT THE $3000 ON AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT STILL HAD TO PAY $148 TO GET IT ALL FIXED.

NHTSA ODI 11404190

I HAD JUST DROPPED OFF MY SON AT DAYCARE AND TURNED ON THE DEFROSTERS. I WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT AT WORK, AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY STATIONARY AT THE TIME. A RANK, BURNING SMELL FILLED THE TRUCK AND I IMMEDIATELY TURNED IT OFF. SECONDS LATER A LOUD "POP" OCCURRED AND THE REAR WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THERE ARE SMALL PIECES OF GLASS THROUGHOUT THE BED AND INSIDE THE BACK SEAT. THANK GOD MY CHILD WAS NOT IN THE VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENED, AND THAT I TURNED OFF THE CAR BEFORE THE ENTIRE THING ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI 11403829

2016 F-150 3.5L 4X4 ECOBOOST WITH MAX TOWING PACKAGE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND W/O WARNING CAUGHT FIRE AND ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF HEARING A HUMMING SOUND AND THEN SEEING WHITE OR GRAY SMOKE. WE WERE TOWING OUR 28 FT TRAVEL TRAILER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ABOUT 4-5 MONTHS, 30 MINUTES INTO THE TRIP ON A FLAT HIGHWAY. PULLED OVER WITHIN 1 MIN OF HEARING THE NOISE/ SEEING SMOKE. UPON EXITING, SAW FLAMES PEEKING OUT FROM UNDER FRONT OF TRUCK. FLAMES HIT THE CAB WITHIN PROBABLY 3 MINS LATER. WE HAD TOWED A 28 FT TRAVEL TRAILER WITH THIS VEHICLE EXTENSIVELY AND COMFORTABLY WITH FEW ISSUES (EXCEPT THROTTLE BODY FAILURE AROUND 30K MILES). REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE. FULL PA STATE INSPECTION 3 MONTHS PRIOR, OIL CHANGE 2K MILES PRIOR. NO OUTSTANDING RECALL WORK TO OUR KNOWLEDGE. NO UNUSUAL HANDLING, SMELLS, LEAKING FLUIDS THAT WE NOTICED, OR WARNING LIGHTS. FIRE INVESTIGATOR'S BEST GUESS WAS SUDDEN TRANSMISSION ISSUE BECAUSE IT COMPLETELY BURNED AWAY BUT WE'LL UNFORTUNATELY NEVER REALLY KNOW.

NHTSA ODI 11402703