2016 Ford F-150 fuel/propulsion system problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Ford F-150 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I made an appointment for July 22,2026 with Purvis Ford in Fredericksburg to have the 28S26 recall for a transmission issue outlined in the recall. The process was estimated to be 4-6 hours. Purvis Ford called said the software upgrade was completed and i could get my truck. The truck would not…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“My 2016 Ford F-150 (VIN [XXX]) experienced an intermittent failure involving the transmission range sensor system. While driving, the vehicle displayed a check engine light and a “See Service Manual” message. The truck became noticeably underpowered. When shifted into Reverse, the transmission…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 F-150 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 F-150 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 F-150 | 35 | 6% |
| 2021 F-150 | 50 | 5% |
| 2020 F-150 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 55 | 2% |
| 2017 F-150 | 26 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 75 | 4% |
| 2014 F-150 | 63 | 4% |
| 2013 F-150 | 130 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.