2016 Ford F150 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 14 2016 Ford F150 recalls, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 F150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V237000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 11, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power AssistFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 to 2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016 to 2018 F150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
NHTSA campaign 22V150000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 12, 2021Suspension, FrontTenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015 to 2018 Ford F150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.
Risk: An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1 877 489 6659.
NHTSA campaign 21E027000 · Tenneco Automotive
Jun 8, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 to 2017 F150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
NHTSA campaign 20V332000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 21, 2020EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2016 F150 pick up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.
NHTSA campaign 20V098000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 8, 2019EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2019 Ford F150 and 2017 to 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty, F350 Super Duty, F450 Super Duty, and F550 Super Duty pick up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
NHTSA campaign 19V278000 · Ford Motor Company
Dec 18, 2018EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2019 Ford F150 and 2017 to 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty, F350 Super Duty, F450 Super Duty, and F550 Super Duty pick up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 31, 2018Seat Belts, PretensionerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 Ford F150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B pillar area.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
NHTSA campaign 18V568000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 29, 2017SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.
NHTSA campaign 17V767000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 16, 2017Latches/locks/linkages, DoorsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 Ford F150, and 2017 F250, F350, F450, and F550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
Risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
NHTSA campaign 17V652000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 28, 2017Seat Belts, Rear/otherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 F150, and 2017 F250 and F350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
NHTSA campaign 17V526000 · Ford Motor Company
May 22, 2017Latches/locks/linkages, DoorsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 F150, and 2017 F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
NHTSA campaign 17V331000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 28, 2016Seats, Front AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1 800 392 3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.
NHTSA campaign 16V475000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 25, 2016Air Bags, SensorFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F150 trucks manufactured April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, and equipped with Multi Contour Seats (MCS). The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.
Risk: If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S05.
NHTSA campaign 16V110000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford F150. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Ford F150 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.