2016 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 248 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford F-150, about 12% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 22,800. Four related recalls cover door latches, seat frame welds, power seat bolts, and exterior door handle covers.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 248
- 12% of 2,053
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 22,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Door latches fail to catch or release, especially the driver's door, in cold or freezing weather.
- Doors have opened unexpectedly while driving at moderate speeds, such as 40-45 mph.
- Owners report bed panel defects, including holes in the aluminum bed cover and separation of the bed from the side wall near the fender wells.
- A cab frame door catch was reported missing or misdrilled from the factory, requiring frame cutting and welding to repair.
- Air leaks and high-pitched whistling noises occur around the doors at highway speeds above 40 mph.
- One owner reported a fire starting in the rear seat area linked to a factory-installed remote start system.
When 2016 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 21, 2016, latest Jun 5, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 17V767000Nov 29, 2017Structure & Body177,264 vehicles
Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.
- NHTSA 17V652000Oct 16, 2017Structure & Body1,101,107 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
Risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
- NHTSA 17V331000May 22, 2017Structure & Body14,410 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
- NHTSA 16V475000Jun 28, 2016Structure & Body5,280 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA lists 248 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 F-150, which is about 12% of the 2,053 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for door latches on the 2016 Ford F-150?
- Yes, recall 17V652000 covers 2015-2017 F-150 trucks where a bent or kinked door actuation cable or latch issue could cause a door problem.
- What mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up at on the 2016 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 22,800 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body issues on the 2016 F-150?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries connected to Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 F-150.
- Are there other recalls besides the door latch issue?
- Yes, recalls also cover loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts (17V767000), insufficient seat back frame welds (16V475000), and exterior door handle covers (17V331000).