52 of the
2,565 complaints about the 2016 Ford F-150 are about the
doors, latches and locks — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
50,200 miles.
A
52
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Latches/Locks/Linkages
3057.7%
Latch
1834.6%
Latch
11.9%
Lock
11.9%
Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator
11.9%
Emergency Mechanical Release
11.9%
Doors, Latches & Locks across every Ford F-150 year
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the vehicle lost braking functionality. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact referenced notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the vehicle was not repaired because the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was towed to dealer and was diagnosed with catastrophic brake master failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #11742285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesIndian Head, MD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the door latch failed to lock securely. While driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact's son almost fell out of the vehicle, but the contact was able to grab him by the coat. The door ajar message was displayed. Additionally, the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). However, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to another local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Ourisman Ford of Alexandria Service (6129 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303); but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11720109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesBrentwood, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, all four doors unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the four-door latches were faulty and needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred approximately four years later while making a right turn, and the driver's door unexpectedly opened. The contact stated that wearing the seat belt had potentially prevented him from falling out of the vehicle. The contact had to hold the door closed while driving until safely arriving at the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the same dealer, where it was determined that the driver’s door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11683676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesKansas City, MO
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side door latch failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that during extremely cold freezing weather, the door occasionally failed to unlock as needed or failed to securely latch closed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall or special program. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. The VIN was unavailable.
NHTSA complaint #11636359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winston-Salem, NC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors failed to open when needed. The contact stated that several attempts were needed while using the key fob to unlock the door. Additionally, the contact stated that vehicle was not equipped with automatic lock/unlock feature and could only be locked/unlocked using the key fob. The contact stated that while attempting to remove the key fob from the ignition switch, there was approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the key could be removed from the ignition switch. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11597567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New City, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The driver door latch froze during cold outside temperatures and the door would not latch closed. I had to drive while holding my door closed with my hand. This is extremely dangerous. This is a known recall from Ford and the repair was already performed. This happened 2 days in a row. Tomorrow I will be contacting Ford for a solution.
NHTSA complaint #11570156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesSpring, TX
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver’s side front door was unable to open due to being frozen shut. The contact had to aggressively pull at the door handle for an extensive amount of time for the door to open. The contact believed the failure was related to manufacturer communication with the NHTSA ID Number: 10149786 (Locks, Latches, Linkages). The dealer had been contacted but was unable to confirm if the vehicle was included in any recall campaigns. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11566527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesStratford, CT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's front door did not close and lock securely. The contact stated that the door did not lock securely. The contact had to hold the door while driving to prevent the door from independently opening. The contact stated that the failure occurred at times when the outside temperature was below freezing. The contact also stated that the failure occurred two years ago on two occasions and the failure had reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #11563789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesRochester, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the tailgate opened independently and damaged the rear taillights. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages), and the VIN was included, but the repair had already been completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000.
NHTSA complaint #11548619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesNew Orleans, LA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to open the driver’s side front door from inside the vehicle, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to open the passenger’s side front door from inside the vehicle and the door failed to open. The contact called a family member to open the doors from outside the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, on another occasion while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate as needed with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11535049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,550 milesAnaheim, CA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repair. Following the repair, the contact stated that the tailgate failed to release as intended per the revised instructions from the manufacturer. The instructions stated that the vehicle needed be in park(P) for the tailgate to be released. The contact stated that the tailgate only released while the vehicle was turned off, whether the vehicle is in park(P), drive(D), or neutral(N). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was able to duplicate the failure but was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The dealer surmised that the failure was related to a programming issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 82,550.
NHTSA complaint #11530961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Worthville, PA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
On 4 occasions the tailgate has unlatched itself while the truck was being driven
NHTSA complaint #11496650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesHighland Lakes, NJ
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a routine oil change, and he was informed of an oil leak. The dealer informed him that the leak was on the oil pan and that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated the front driver's side failed to latch in the winter causing water to enter into the door handle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under an unknown recall however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was informed that they could not assist with the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance as the vehicle was not under warranty. The contact stated that the manufacturer informed him to call the NHTSA to have a recall issued. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #11473890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dover, Pa. 17315, PA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The rear power door locks freeze and won't latch in cold temperatures 15-20 degrees F, unable to keep the doors closed, cannot operate the truck safely. The power lock assembly fail to respond in freezing cold weather.
NHTSA complaint #11451608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
We bought our 2016 F150 in 2019. We are not able to latch the driver's door so it is not closed and unable to be driven. There was a recall for this issue but we don't show anything via our VIN number. If it was fixed in a recall, it doesn't work now. What can we do in order to have it fixed?
NHTSA complaint #11448441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albany, OR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The passenger door won’t latch when I open it. Then won’t latch to close. And my rear camera traffic warning randomly goes off without nothing being in the way annoying to say the least…….please help
NHTSA complaint #11445793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,000 milesMidlothian, TX
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver’s side rear and passenger’s side rear doors failed to unlock when the weather was cold. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. The mechanic advised the contact to verify if the vehicle was recalled for the door lock failure. The contact verified the VIN and found that the vehicle was not recalled for the door lock failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
NHTSA complaint #11420891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crossville, TN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Driver's door and passenger door latches freeze in open position after doors are opened using electronic key fob. Doors will not stay shut. Happens regularly after rain with temperatures below 32F. Doors fly open while driving when this happens. Ford dealer refused to repair 5/26/2021.
NHTSA complaint #11418585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,200 milesSavannah, MO
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO ANDERSON FORD OF ST. JOSEPH (2207 N BELT HWY, ST JOSEPH, MO 64506) FOR A RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V331000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE) YEARS PRIOR HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER AND THE CONTACT NEEDED TO PAY FOR THE DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,200.
NHTSA complaint #11397554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lodi, CA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2016 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR LATCH SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11298771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Metairie, LA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V652000 (LATCHES/ LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND 18V568000 (SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LAMARQUE FORD (3101 WILLIAMS BLVD, SUITE F, KENNER, LA 70065, (504) 443-2500) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11229542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, NC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V767000 (SEATS) AND 17V652000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LAFAYETTE FORD LINCOLN (5202 RAEFORD RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304, (910) 613-6272) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11194136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sumter, SC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V652000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2018. MCLAUGHLIN FORD (950 N MAIN ST, SUMTER, SC 29150) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD ORDER THE PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT CONSUMER BOUGHT TRUCK FROM A PRIVATE OWNER. CONSUMER HAS REPORTED A RECALL ON OCT 2018 BUT STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #11183451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chittenango, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. NYE FORD (1479 GENESEE ST, ONEIDA, NY 13421, (888) 769-0937) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V652000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) ON DECEMBER 3, 2018; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM UNLATCHING AND OPENING WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE LATCH REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11166202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesWorchester, MA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SECURE THE DOORS WITH THE SEAT BELTS. IN WARMER WEATHER, THE DOORS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY AND WOULD SECURELY CLOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THE SYMPTOMS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V652000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE DEALER (IMPERIAL FORD, 8 UXBRIDGE RD, MENDON, MA 01756, (888) 814-8373) DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND EXTENDED THE CONTACT'S WARRANTY WHILE THEY FIGURED OUT A SOLUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN THE WEATHER BECAME COLD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE CASE MANAGER WHO WAS ASSIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
NHTSA complaint #11166309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tulsa, OK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V652000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND 18V568000 (SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED BILL KNIGHT FORD AT (918) 526-2400 (LOCATED AT 9607 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74133) AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11139269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BIG Lake, MN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V652000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (CORNERSTONE FORD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 17219 US-10, ELK RIVER, MN 55330, (763) 441-2300) AND WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11111169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Cloud, FL
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V652000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (KISSELBACK FORD, 1118 13TH ST, ST CLOUD, FL) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11084783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.