How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 196 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 F-150, which is 10% of the 2,053 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 F-150 electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 F-150.

Do these electrical problems cause fires?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 17 fires and 4 crashes among the reported Electrical System complaints for the 2016 F-150.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 39,818 miles.

Is the 2016 F-150 worse than other years for electrical issues?

Its 10% share of complaints is close to most other F-150 model years, though some later years like 2022 and 2024 show a higher share at 30% and 45%.

2016 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 196 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Ford F-150, 10% of that year's 2,053 total complaints, with 17 fires and 4 crashes reported. Median mileage at failure is 39,818. No related recall is listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 196; 10% of 2,053
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 17
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 39,819 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear window defroster wiring overheats, smokes, and in several cases shatters the rear glass while driving or parked with the defroster on.
Owners report fires starting near the fuse box or rear seat area, sometimes with a burning electrical odor before flames appear.
Several fires were linked to the factory remote-start feature, igniting wiring near the rear seat while the truck warmed up in a garage or driveway.
The Sync III infotainment system was reported to stop functioning properly, with irregular behavior before failing entirely.
Some vehicles caught fire in the driveway or while parked with no clear cause identified afterward.

When 2016 Ford F-150 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2016, latest Sep 15, 2026.

196 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q1 (15).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010189 (22%)
2011252 (12%)
2012179 (10%)
2013332 (11%)
2014166 (11%)
2015186 (11%)
2016196 (10%)
2017137 (10%)
2018185 (8%)
2019107 (8%)
202090 (12%)
2021223 (22%)
2022181 (30%)
202397 (24%)
202485 (45%)
202527 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 196 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 F-150, which is 10% of the 2,053 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 F-150 electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 F-150.
Do these electrical problems cause fires?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 17 fires and 4 crashes among the reported Electrical System complaints for the 2016 F-150.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 39,818 miles.
Is the 2016 F-150 worse than other years for electrical issues?: Its 10% share of complaints is close to most other F-150 model years, though some later years like 2022 and 2024 show a higher share at 30% and 45%.