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2016 Ford F-150 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford F-150. The most recent was reported on April 14, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: F-150.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford F-150, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V237000April 14, 2026Power Train › Automatic Transmission
22V150000March 11, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
20V332000June 8, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
20V098000February 21, 2020Engine
19V278000April 8, 2019Engine
18V894000December 18, 2018Engine
18V568000August 31, 2018Seat Belts › Pretensioner
17V767000November 29, 2017Seats
17V652000October 16, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
17V526000August 28, 2017Seat Belts › Rear/Other
17V331000May 22, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
16V475000June 28, 2016Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner
16V110000February 25, 2016Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Systems involved: Engine (3) · Equipment (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Seats (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Structure (2) · Air Bags (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V237000Manufacturer no. 26S28

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
April 14, 2026
Owner notification
July 24, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,392,935 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

Safety risk

Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V237000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V150000Manufacturer no. 22S11

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Report received by NHTSA
March 11, 2022
Owner notification
April 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
195,864 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Safety risk

A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V150000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V332000Manufacturer no. 20S31

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Report received by NHTSA
June 8, 2020
Owner notification
October 28, 2020
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
292,311 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Safety risk

A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V332000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V098000Manufacturer no. 20S08

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
February 21, 2020
Owner notification
April 9, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13,854 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
July 31, 2014 – October 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Components: Engine; Equipment › Electrical

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

Safety risk

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V098000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V278000Manufacturer no. 19S11

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
April 8, 2019
Owner notification
May 31, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
131,068 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
July 25, 2014 – November 17, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Components: Engine; Equipment › Electrical

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Safety risk

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V278000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V894000Manufacturer no. 18S45

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2018
Owner notification
June 3, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
410,289 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
March 18, 2014 – November 17, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Safety risk

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V894000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V568000Manufacturer no. 18S27

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
August 31, 2018
Owner notification
September 28, 2018
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,619,112 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
March 12, 2014 – August 23, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Components: Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V568000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V767000Manufacturer no. 17S40

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
November 29, 2017
Owner notification
March 16, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
177,264 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
January 22, 2016 – April 19, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V767000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V652000Manufacturer no. 17S33

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
October 16, 2017
Owner notification
October 12, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,101,107 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
March 12, 2014 – December 31, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V652000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V526000Manufacturer no. 17C12

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Report received by NHTSA
August 28, 2017
Owner notification
December 8, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
117,423 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
July 20, 2015 – June 16, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. 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 17C12.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V526000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V331000Manufacturer no. 17C09

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
May 22, 2017
Owner notification
July 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
14,410 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
March 18, 2014 – April 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Components: Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch; Structure › Body › Door

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V331000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V475000Manufacturer no. 16C11

Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Report received by NHTSA
June 28, 2016
Owner notification
August 18, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,280 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
February 17, 2016 – February 25, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V475000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V110000Manufacturer no. 16S05

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
February 25, 2016
Owner notification
March 11, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,894 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford F-150
April 27, 2015 – November 22, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-150 trucks manufactured April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, and equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS). The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.

Safety risk

If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S05.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V110000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 14, 2026.