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5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,302 miles

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2016 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #28

Jun 282024

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver-??s and passenger-??s side doors failed to open when needed. The contact stated that several attempts were needed while using the key fob to unlock the door. Additionally, the contact stated that vehicle was not equipped with automatic lock/unlock feature and could only be locked/unlocked using the key fob. The contact stated that while attempting to remove the key fob from the ignition switch, there was approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the key could be removed from the ignition switch. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #27

Jan 122024

F-150

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver-??s side front door was unable to open due to being frozen shut. The contact had to aggressively pull at the door handle for an extensive amount of time for the door to open. The contact believed the failure was related to manufacturer communication with the NHTSA ID Number: 10149786 (Locks, Latches, Linkages). The dealer had been contacted but was unable to confirm if the vehicle was included in any recall campaigns. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #26

Oct 062023

F-150

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the tailgate opened independently and damaged the rear taillights. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages), and the VIN was included, but the repair had already been completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #25

Apr 062023

F-150

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to open the driver-??s side front door from inside the vehicle, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to open the passenger-??s side front door from inside the vehicle and the door failed to open. The contact called a family member to open the doors from outside the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, on another occasion while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate as needed with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #24

Feb 072023

F-150

  • 82,550 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repair. Following the repair, the contact stated that the tailgate failed to release as intended per the revised instructions from the manufacturer. The instructions stated that the vehicle needed be in park(P) for the tailgate to be released. The contact stated that the tailgate only released while the vehicle was turned off, whether the vehicle is in park(P), drive(D), or neutral(N). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was able to duplicate the failure but was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The dealer surmised that the failure was related to a programming issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 82,550.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #23

Dec 312021

F-150

  • miles
The passenger door won-??t latch when I open it. Then won-??t latch to close. And my rear camera traffic warning randomly goes off without nothing being in the way annoying to say the least-??-??.please help

- Albany , OR, USA

problem #22

Feb 012021

F-150

  • 107,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver-??s side rear and passenger-??s side rear doors failed to unlock when the weather was cold. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. The mechanic advised the contact to verify if the vehicle was recalled for the door lock failure. The contact verified the VIN and found that the vehicle was not recalled for the door lock failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

- Midlothian, TX, USA

problem #21

Jan 312021

F-150

  • miles
Driver's door and passenger door latches freeze in open position after doors are opened using electronic key fob. Doors will not stay shut. Happens regularly after rain with temperatures below 32F. Doors fly open while driving when this happens. Ford dealer refused to repair 5/26/2021.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #20

Jun 102019

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V652000 (latches/ locks/linkages) and 18V568000 (seat belts, structure). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lamarque Ford (3101 williams blvd, suite F, kenner, la 70065, (504) 443-2500) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #19

Oct 012018

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V767000 (seats) and 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lafayette Ford Lincoln (5202 raeford rd, fayetteville, nc 28304, (910) 613-6272) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #18

Oct 012018

F-150 8-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notice in October of 2018. Mclaughlin Ford (950 N main St, sumter, SC 29150) was contacted and stated that they would order the parts. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer bought truck from a private owner. Consumer has reported a recall on Oct 2018 but still has not received an appointment.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #17

Nov 142017

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 18V568000 (seat belts, structure). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called bill knight Ford at (918) 526-2400 (located at 9607 S memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133) and was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #16

Oct 172017

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (cornerstone Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 17219 us-10, elk river, mn 55330, (763) 441-2300) and was notified that the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Big Lake, MN, USA

problem #15

Oct 162017

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (kisselback Ford, 1118 13th St, St cloud, fl) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- St Cloud, FL, USA

problem #14

Oct 172017

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called astorg Ford Lincoln of parkersburg at (304) 485-8585 located on 2028 7th St, parkersburg, wv 26101 where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Williamstown, WV, USA

problem #13

Nov 152017

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V526000 (seat belts), 17V767000 (seats), and 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to richmond Ford Lincoln (4508 w broad St, richmond, va 23230, (804) 358-5521), but the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

problem #12

Oct 162017

F-150 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The consumer stated issue was resolved.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #11

Nov 292017

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V767000 (seats) & 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Darling's Ford Volkswagen Audi in bangor, Maine was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bradford, ME, USA

problem #10

Jan 042018

F-150

  • 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired by an unknown dealer per NHTSA campaign number: 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages) on January 4, 2018; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact was unable to securely latch or unlatch all the doors. The manufacturer was made aware that the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000.

- Mars, PA, USA

problem #9

Nov 152017

F-150 4WD 6-cyl

  • 30,800 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Parker Ford Lincoln in coeur D'alene, Idaho was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver's door would not open when prompted with a key fobik or keyed entry. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,800. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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