2016 Ford E-150 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Ford E-150.

20152021
Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2016 Ford E-150 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:5,800 mi
#22 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:4,250 mi
#32 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:85 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford E-150.

SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,800
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,250
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
160,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,700
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,500

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Recalls for 2016 Ford E-150

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4 vehicles.

19V271000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~4 affected

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. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

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