2016 Ford F-150 vs 2018 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 | 2018 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,000 | 2,248 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 18 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 283 | 417 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 53 | 64 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 33 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,000 mi | 41,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 542 | 964 |
| Engine | 314 | 495 |
| Structure | 199 | 191 |
| Service Brakes | 300 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 182 | 169 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 97 | 73 |
| Visibility/wiper | 104 | 54 |
| Steering | 62 | 83 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 128 | 130 |
| Stalling | 122 | 143 |
| Brake problems | 109 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 99 | 90 |
| Vibration / shaking | 75 | 78 |
| Clunking / rattling | 37 | 280 |
| Shifting problems | 31 | 211 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 151 |
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.