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Ford F-150 2016 Power Train Problems

617 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2016 Ford F-150 - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage617 complaints

617 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

26V237000Reported April 14, 2026 - 1,392,935 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 1,392,935 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine349Brakes342Unknown Or Other257Vehicle Structure201Electrical System192Visibility151
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.