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 Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford F-150 | 2016 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,665 | 2,000 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 249 | 283 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 46,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 370 | 542 |
| Service Brakes | 297 | 300 |
| Engine | 261 | 314 |
| Electrical System | 167 | 182 |
| Structure | 147 | 199 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 139 | 97 |
| Visibility/wiper | 77 | 104 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 73 | 82 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 118 | 99 |
| Brake problems | 92 | 109 |
| Stalling | 91 | 122 |
| Check engine light | 84 | 128 |
| Vibration / shaking | 60 | 75 |
| Clunking / rattling | 25 | 37 |
| Shifting problems | 23 | 31 |
| 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.