- The problem
- Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
- The risk
- If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Ford E-150 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2016 Ford E-150 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the steering (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2019 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2015 has 8 and the 2017 has 0.
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BFewer problems than a typical E-150 year, for its age
#226 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Ford E-150 problems
Share of all 8 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Ford E-150 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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8 complaints about the 2016 Ford E-150
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
This is a general complaint against all new blue and brighter headlights. They are a safety hazard. Especially in the new f 150 and similar big pick up trucks when one is behind you, they are higher than your car and it is like shining a spotlight in your car. Will temporality blind you. When one comes at you even with low beams they are a safety hazard. At first I thought it was a age issue. But found out last week at eye doctor people of all ages are complaining was almost in road rage over a large pickup...
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truck that followed me on my bumper with those bright, bright blue headlights. . Were they even studied before the were approved for use. A car was at an intersection next to me with a blue light truck behind her. Her car was lit up like a christmas tree. She had to turn her rear view downward to block the glare. Do not even look in rear view mirror, which magnifys the lights and makes them worse. If you are at an intersection facing one of these cars or trucks with new headlights, and the road is slightly higher than your side, you almost want to jump out of your car and put your hands an side of car and wait for a pat down. Please can you look into this situation. It will only get worse as more new card are coming out with these new brighter annoying unsafe lights, thank you
1. Vehicle clunk and lurch forward right before it reaches complete stop. 2. With fully aligned wheels, the steering wheel can not be centered when going straight. Vehicle wanders on perfectly leveled road.
The electronics on the dash reset, causing the radio to malfunction and other related issues with date, time and radio programs, dimming controls, and unknown other issues. The dealer resets, but I have too keep returning for corrections. This must be completed by a third party. This is not correct as I have no idea what other components are affected. By this. The dealer says the dashboard systems may need to be exchanged. Why?
Driving on santa fe blvd in denver co. Was coming to a red light, pressed the brakes and they went to the floor, swerved into next lane with cars further away, and avoided a crash as the light changed.. This is a very heavy traffic area and I am lucky to not have caused a accident involving several cars.. Lawsuit appropriate ! *Tr
Intermittent brake failure. Brakes feel "spongy". Car slowed slightly, however pedal was pressed to the floor, with no immediate response in braking.
I purchased my truck june 18th 2016. After the first couple of days the radio started going off for periods of time. The radio work probably half of the time. I finally had time to bring it in and ford tells me they are aware of the issue, but do not know how to fix this yet. A radio is a every day part of a truck and is expected to work. Under an implied warranty it should work. The warranty of merchantability is implied, unless expressly disclaimed by name, or the sale is identified with the phrase "as is"...
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or "with all faults." To be "merchantable", the goods must reasonably conform to an ordinary buyer's expectations, i.E., They are what they say they are. This is not happening and they don't know when they will have a fix.
My 2016 f150 company vehicle suddenly slowed to a crawl, and I had to tow it to the dealer. The dealer says that the electronic throttle body (etb) needs to be replaced. Problem is the there were dozens of other vehicles in the dealership with same problem, and the part is in back order. This is a brand new vehicle!! It will take at least 2 weeks to get the part according to the dealer....Wow!! I read online that back in 2012 similar problems were investigated by nhtsa, and ford "agreed" to replace the part on...
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1.6Mm vehicles, and declared the problem solved!! I think the problem is far from solved if it is happening to dozens of new vehicles in one dealership!! Imagine the problem whole country wide and/or world wide. The problem was not even called a recall in 2012! My company now has to rent a vehicle until a replacement part is shipped. They say 2 weeks, probably more time since it is their estimate!! This issue has to be investigated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-150. The contact stated that while driving at certain speeds, the steering wheel and the entire front driver side seat vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,500. The vin was not available.
Ford E-150: every year compared
All E-150 years2016 Ford E-150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford E-150 | 8 | 1 | B | |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | 2,466 | 15 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Escape | 1,194 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Edge | 932 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Expedition | 217 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Expedition EL | 181 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Cmax Energi | 46 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford E-450 | 17 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Cmax Hev | 14 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Ford E-150
Does the 2016 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Ford E-150: equipment adaptive / mobility (April 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford E-150?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), steering (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Ford E-150 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 11, 2016 and the latest on November 17, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Ford E-150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford E-150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford E-150 years have the most complaints?
2008 (266), 2005 (26), 2013 (19). See every Ford E-150 year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Ford E-150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data