2016 Ford E-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2016 Ford E-150 ranks among the best years for this model, with a complaint index of 23 and only 8 complaints logged with NHTSA, ranking 11th worst out of 14 model years. It carries just one recall, tied to Ricon wheelchair lift modifications, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 23/100
- #11 of 14 E-150 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2016 Ford E-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (38%)
- Electrical System2 (25%)
- Other2 (25%)
- Steering2 (25%)
- Fuel System1 (13%)
- Structure & Body1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel and driver seat vibrate at certain speeds without a diagnosed cause.
- Brakes feel spongy or go to the floor with delayed response, in one case leading to a near-collision.
- Electronic throttle body failures cause sudden loss of power, forcing the vehicle to be towed.
- Dashboard electronics reset unexpectedly, affecting the radio, clock, and dimming controls.
- Vehicle clunks or lurches forward when coming to a stop, with steering that wanders on level roads.
2016 Ford E-150 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V271000Apr 3, 2019Other4 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
2016 compared with other E-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Ford E-150 a good year?
- Yes, relative to other E-150 model years. It has a Best verdict, a complaint index of 23, and ranks 11th worst out of 14 years tracked, meaning most other years report more problems.
- What problems does the 2016 Ford E-150 have?
- NHTSA complaints center on brakes (38% of complaints), electrical system issues (25%), and steering (25%). Brake and steering complaints appeared at a median mileage around 4,250 to 4,400 miles.
- Does the 2016 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall. It covers Ricon-equipped wheelchair lifts on modified 2014-2017 E-150 and Transit vans and is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2016 E-150 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 23, the 2016 E-150 is far better than years like 2010 (index 100) and 2013 (index 92), which carry Avoid verdicts.