2016 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 95 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Ford F-150, 5% of all 2,053 complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 46,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.
- Fuel System complaints
- 95
- 5% of 2,053
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of throttle response at highway speeds (45-50 mph), with the accelerator pedal going dead and multiple dash warning lights illuminating.
- Several drivers report the truck dropping to idle only, requiring hazard lights and a roll to the shoulder before towing to a dealer for throttle body replacement.
- Some complaints describe the engine stalling or stuttering during acceleration at low speed, including while turning, with RPMs dipping before shutoff.
- One owner reported a fuel line fitting that was loose and leaked gas while driving, detected only after another driver noticed the smell.
- A separate complaint describes smoke and fire from the rear of the vehicle while driving at 40 mph, with no warning lights before the fire started.
When 2016 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 24, 2016, latest Aug 19, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Ford F-150
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 95 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 F-150, which is 5% of the 2,053 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 F-150 fuel system?
- No related recall is listed in the data for this fuel system issue.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2016 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 46,000 miles, though several sample complaints describe failures well under 10,000 miles.
- Did any 2016 F-150 fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data for this area lists 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries among the 95 complaints.
- How does the 2016 F-150 compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2016 F-150 had 95 fuel system complaints (5% share), similar to 2013's 159 complaints (5% share) and 2015's 80 (5% share), but higher in share than 2017's 27 complaints (2% share).