2016 Ford F-150 fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 19, 2026VAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I made an appointment for July 22,2026 with Purvis Ford in Fredericksburg to have the 28S26 recall for a transmission issue outlined in the recall. The process was estimated to be 4-6 hours. Purvis Ford called said the software upgrade was completed and i could get my truck. The truck would not shift out of 1st gear so i turned around and went back to the dealer and told the service advisor the situation. He told me i had to drive it for about two hundred miles to get it…

   NHTSA complaint #11758033 · source
2. Filed Jun 18, 2026FLElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2016 Ford F-150 (VIN [XXX]) experienced an intermittent failure involving the transmission range sensor system. While driving, the vehicle displayed a check engine light and a “See Service Manual” message. The truck became noticeably underpowered. When shifted into Reverse, the transmission engaged harshly and the PRNDL (gear position indicator) disappeared from the instrument cluster. The backup camera also became inoperative. After shutting the vehicle off, it would not…

   NHTSA complaint #11745148 · source
3. Filed Sep 22, 2025AREngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Both turbos, spark plugs, catalytic converters, O2 sensors. If turbos blow up while drive it will shoot vanes in the motor. Yes JD automotive replaced all the above mentioned parts. will include copy of the invoice, not the only ford owner that has had issues out of the ford twin turbos failing. not sure if dealer inspected turbos, but they replaced the spark plugs 3x in less then 3 months (lemon) and the throttle bottle. Didnt share this information with me when vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11688986 · source
4. Filed Sep 2, 2025CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving my 2016 Ford f150 in Ventura California on August 29th 2025 when my throttle began to accelerate on its own after taking my foot off the gas pedal. My truck sped up out of control, I almost lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Luckily I was able to gain control and get it into neutral and then into park. My trucks rpms raced so high it sounded as if the engine was going to explode. I put it into park and the rpms lowered to a normal level. While this was…

   NHTSA complaint #11684459 · source
5. Filed Jul 28, 2025PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My F150 engine stalls while driving when I am at a1/4 tank or less in hot or cold weather in stop and go traffic, at a stop sign or red traffic signal. I am able to restart the engine after placing the transmission in neutral or park. I have reported this issue to my ford dealer, but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. There is currently a recall (#25S75) for this issue in later model F150s, but my vehicle is not covered. The Ford hotline instructed me to…

   NHTSA complaint #11676561 · source
6. Filed Jul 27, 2025TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   I was going to pass someone and as I was speeding up the check engine light came on. I pulled over and there was nothing wrong with the truck. Months later there was a warning that came up on the dash it said something about shifting and i was to park the truck. I took it to a transmission shop, come to find out that the shifting sensor had went out. They cleared the check engine light and it came back on. Ran a diagnostic on it and it said there was like 8 different things…

   NHTSA complaint #11676484 · source
7. Filed Jul 2, 2025MOElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   While driving, the vehicle has been going into limp mode at varying speeds on the roadway or while pulling onto the road. The problem lies within the components of the electric throttle body. The system malfunctions and locks the throttle body closed, thus putting the truck into limp mode. Shutting the vehicle off, waiting, and restarting temporarily resolves this issue UNTIL the PCM detects a fault in the electrical components of the throttle body and sends the truck into…

   NHTSA complaint #11670921 · source
8. Filed Apr 22, 2025ORElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   2016 f150 3.5L eco boost V-6 was purchased recently from used dealership. Upon taking possession the vehicle would shut down while driving. I would need to get to the shoulder of road, put truck in park, turn off vehicle and then restart. It’s happened 20 times in last 30 days. I’ve taken to dealership 5x and they are unable to resolve, diagnose or offer any help. Online, many other owners have noted same issue. Doing 65 on fwy and truck suddenly dies is big deal! Ford does…

   NHTSA complaint #11656139 · source
9. Filed Jan 22, 2025MICrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Unknown, I was pulling into a parking spot, at Sam's Club, and lightly tap the gas petal for the turn and the truck lunched forward in the one carlink, and hit a concrete parking pole (Sam's club in Southgate Michigan has security cameras) it warped around the pole and bent the frame as if though it was 90 mph and a telephone pole.. I had taken it in twice under warranty for the gas pedal not working correctly, the warranty company would not allow a 3rd repair nor did Ford…

   NHTSA complaint #11637680 · source
10. Filed Dec 17, 202494,000 miWIFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer replaced the throttle control and the PCM;…

    NHTSA complaint #11631219 · source
11. Filed Dec 15, 2024MAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    I was getting married and setting to go a getaway immediately after we wed. I got a tune up and go my vehicle read. After the tune up it the drive felt great. So me and my wife took to the highway, and as my vehicle began to accelerate the engine began jitter as I press on the gas peddle. The car would not go past 50 mph. As I kept my feet on the gas you can feel the whole car shaking, then the eco boost kicks in and it immediately accelerate at a high rate of speed and as…

    NHTSA complaint #11630839 · source
12. Filed Nov 5, 2024128,125 miOHFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    The transmission 6R80 is absolutely horrible, a part called the lead frame is all over youtube on how to fix it at home. the transmission causes slam shifts, missed shifts, or nothing at all. 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th, and 4th to 5th. When slowing down again hard shifts back down again. local mechanics say they don't want to change transmission fluid as it could do more harm then good. I called my local ford dealership and was offered to bring it in where the test would show…

    NHTSA complaint #11623577 · source

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