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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,859 miles

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2016 Ford F-150 suspension problems

suspension problem

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2016 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #10

Dec 082023

F-150

  • miles

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

The frame on this truck broke. The frame tore in a manner that the lower control arm became disconnected from the vehicle. I recognize that l live in an area where rust issues are real, however l am also very experienced with metal working and fabrication and can reliably assure that corrosion is not the cause of this failure in the frame of this vehicle. I have attached 4 photos, those are of the front & back of passenger side (good) and driver's side (bad). Note the broken bolt head (toward the front) and the broken frame. This is the actual frame that broke and not a bolted on subframe and to me this is a serious issue. There are so many of these trucks on the roads l feel that l am obligated to make you aware of the problem. I thank you for your time.

- New Limerick, ME, USA

problem #9

Oct 132021

F-150

  • miles
Several recalls on the same make and model as mine. Why is my truck not covered under recall. These issue should not happen to a vehicle 5 years old with less the. 85k miles and all work has been completed at lithos ford of boise where I purchased it.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #8

Aug 092021

F-150

  • 57,492 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for an oil change, a strange noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a faulty carrier bearing and the rear differential needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they would not reimburse since the repairs were not performed at the dealer. The failure mileage was 57,492.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #7

Mar 052021

F-150

  • 131,000 miles

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

I had just completed washing my truck in an automatic car wash and when slowly exiting the car wash bay, the truck unexpectedly accelerated. I lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went up an embankment, went airborne, and I crossed four lanes of traffic before I could get the vehicle stopped.

- Runnells, IA, USA

problem #6

Aug 012020

F-150

  • miles
I went to the Ford dealership & they're the ones who told me about the recall on the vehicle after I had purchased it. They made up excuses as to why they couldn't fix the problem, according to them they didn't have parts to resolve the recall issue & to come back another day. Not to worry that my vehicle is fine. I've noticed my truck is malfunctioning when I try to slow down & starts shaking making it hard to break on time. I now put in the VIN number to their website so I can schedule a service & the website tells me there's not a recall on my vehicle. I uploaded a image of what it says so there's evidence of their negligence. Not only did they sell me a truck with mechanical issues guaranteeing me that the truck was in phenomenal conditions but now they're also refusing to fix it.

- Monticello, GA, USA

problem #5

May 092018

F-150

  • 23,000 miles
The vehicle hops very badly over rough surfaces and the tail end swings out. Ford says this is normal but the vehicle almost loses control over surfaces that are handled by other vehicles including other F-150S. Ford claims this is a normal characteristic of the vehicle. Currently the vehicle's rear sits higher on one side than the other by about 1.1 inches. This has been brought to Ford's attention and they have said that it's normal and due to the gas tank being full despite it residing on the side that sits higher. Neither of these issues have been resolved but feel that they are related.

- Maple Lake, MN, USA

problem #4

Oct 072016

F-150

  • 40 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. While driving at any speed, the vehicle made noises from the engine and transmission areas. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed too much fuel and the air conditioning blew hot air. Also, the oil low pressure warning indicator illuminated and flashed off and on. The contact also stated that the brakes squeaked and the front passenger side tire deflated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (koons Ford in sterling, va) for diagnostic testing. The dealer found nothing wrong with the vehicle; however, the failures recurred several times. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer several times and, during one of the visits, the engine was replaced without the contact's consent. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The vehicle was not completely repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #3

Aug 262016

F-150

  • 15,000 miles
Driving at legal limit speeds, when hitting imperfections in the roads, front end/suspension hops violently (almost feeling like it's taking the wheel away from you) leading to difficulty in reacting and correcting safely in order to right vehicle in lane. This has happened repeatedly in a multitude of driving situations. Going straight, turning, driving straight down the highway at 75mph and down to 45mph. Never had this problem with any vehicle I've owned before, including Ford's equipped almost identically.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #2

May 062016

F-150 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 40-60 mph, the floor of the vehicle and the steering wheel vibrated. The failure occurred while the vehicle was in motion and idling. The failure began the day after the vehicle was newly purchased. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft was vibrating. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle's suspension needed to be broken in at a minimum of 500 to 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not diagnosed with a failure nor repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not experiencing any failures. The approximate failure mileage was 55. Updated 07/12/16 the consumer stated Ford was buying the vehicle back, because they were unable to fix the problem, despite replacing several components. Updated 07/19/16.

- Oil City, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 012016

F-150

  • 2,000 miles
Seat headrest protrudes too much out of the seat and it pushes forward head of some drivers. The only adjustments available (slide up and down, tilt top forward) do nothing to alleviate the issue. The lack of ability to "scoot" the entire headrest backwards causes back and neck pain while driving for as little as 10 minutes. One solution people are resorting to is to re-insert the headrest backwards, but the tilting mechanism prevent the head from being stopped and sent backwards in the event of an accident. Another solution is to recline the seat back so much that your back is no longer supported. Again a safety issue. When hitting small imperfection on the road, even in dry weather, the vehicle feels as if it's about to fishtail. Some people have mention the suspension is too slow to compensate for bumps and thus the tire, for a small amount of time, does lose contact with the road. All of this complaints can be found in the F-105 forums: www.F150forum.com/F118/

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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