2016 Ford E-150
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 121 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 102 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes.
Steering
2 of 8 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at certain speeds, the steering wheel and the entire front driver side seat vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-11
Also filed under Seats
Seats
1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
My 2016 F150 company vehicle suddenly slowed to a crawl, and I had to tow it to the dealer. The dealer says that the electronic throttle body (Etb) needs to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-30
Exterior lighting
1 of 8 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
This is a general complaint against all new blue and brighter headlights. They are a safety hazard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-17
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileEquipment adaptive/mobility19V271000 Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts.
Remedy: Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V271000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2016 Ford E-150 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford E-150?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Ford E-150 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.