2015 Ford F-150 vs 2016 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford F-150 | 2016 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,707 | 2,045 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 249 | 283 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 56 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,000 mi | 47,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 404 | 576 |
| Service Brakes | 299 | 301 |
| Engine | 264 | 317 |
| Electrical System | 172 | 187 |
| Structure | 147 | 199 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 142 | 98 |
| Visibility/wiper | 77 | 106 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 75 | 83 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 121 | 106 |
| Stalling | 96 | 126 |
| Brake problems | 92 | 109 |
| Check engine light | 90 | 129 |
| Vibration / shaking | 63 | 76 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 38 |
| Shifting problems | 25 | 32 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 22 | 0 |
2015 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.