2016 Ford F-150 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 603 complaints for the 2016 Ford F-150, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 603 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 230 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 21 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 19 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 26 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 27 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 24 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 37 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 27 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 23 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 9 |
| 200k+ miles | 12 |
What the data shows
Of the 230 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle shifted down on its own and slid, she hit the breaks, while going on a curve and could not control the vehicle, causing to run into a dirt pile. The front of the vehicle collided into a dirt pile on the side of a road. The vehicle came to a full stop after the collision. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not towed. No lights were illuminated on the cluster panel before the collision. No police report was filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to first gear with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and drove as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-150
- Engine 345 complaints
- Brakes 342 complaints
- Body & structure 201 complaints
- Electrical system 189 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 151 complaints
- Cruise control 101 complaints
- Fuel system 95 complaints
- Steering 65 complaints