2016 Ford F-150 vs 2017 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 | 2016 Ford F-150 | 2017 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,000 | 1,393 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 283 | 343 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 53 | 41 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 17–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,000 mi | 53,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 542 | 509 |
| Engine | 314 | 306 |
| Service Brakes | 300 | 83 |
| Structure | 199 | 109 |
| Electrical System | 182 | 126 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 97 | 59 |
| Visibility/wiper | 104 | 39 |
| Steering | 62 | 57 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 128 | 93 |
| Stalling | 122 | 68 |
| Brake problems | 109 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 99 | 58 |
| Vibration / shaking | 75 | 50 |
| Clunking / rattling | 37 | 149 |
| Shifting problems | 31 | 50 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 40 |
2016 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.