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2016 Ford E-150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford E-150, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2016 Ford E-150
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ford E-150 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes30
Steering20
Electrical system10
Seats10
Exterior lighting10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2016 Ford E-150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 19V-271 · Apr 3, 2019 · 4 vehicles

Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other E-150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-150 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What E-150 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1. VEHICLE CLUNK AND LURCH FORWARD RIGHT BEFORE IT REACHES COMPLETE STOP. 2. WITH FULLY ALIGNED WHEELS, THE STEERING WHEEL CAN NOT BE CENTERED WHEN GOING STRAIGHT. VEHICLE WANDERS ON PERFECTLY LEVELED ROAD.
Complaint 10993136 · Jun 5, 2017 · 2,000 miles
DRIVING ON SANTA FE BLVD IN DENVER CO. WAS COMING TO A RED LIGHT, PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR, SWERVED INTO NEXT LANE WITH CARS FURTHER AWAY, AND AVOIDED A CRASH AS THE LIGHT CHANGED.. THIS IS A VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA AND I AM LUCKY TO NOT HAVE CAUSED A ACCIDENT INVOLVING SEVERAL…
Complaint 10935146 · Dec 13, 2016 · 11,000 miles
INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES FEEL "SPONGY". CAR SLOWED SLIGHTLY, HOWEVER PEDAL WAS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR, WITH NO IMMEDIATE RESPONSE IN BRAKING.
Complaint 10915364 · Oct 11, 2016 · 4,400 miles

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