2016 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2016

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2016 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (10%)

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2016 Ford F-150 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

16120 mi AM reception very poor 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2000 mi Electrical/battery warning light came on during drive, smoke and smell, we were towed to dealer who found a chafed wire that had begun burning. Wire was replaced and re-clipped to prevent dislocation. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

282-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

89000 mi

US $500
replace starter motor which had failed 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

3700 mi sync 3 froze and would not reset. Only showed shadowed letters, clock froze and temp froze. Hvac did work, but radio did not work. Dealer had to disconnect the battery to reset the screen. 
1860 mi AC not cooling down vehicle as expected 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

3100 mi Door lock actuators keep freezing; unable to open door 
14260 mi

C $271
loose connection at gateway connector 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

33000 mi Replaced wiper switch on steering column. Wipers would not turn off. Ran in intermittent mode even with switch was off. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

34000 mi

US $100
Replaced air box Replaced rear window w/rear window defroster. Issue diagnosed; waiting on new rear window. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

21700 mi Replaced satellite radio antenna 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

21000 mi Driver seat back was not getting cold 
7000 mi radio will not turn on 
7000 mi Radio would not turn on. Hope to get it fixed when parts for two unrelated recalls arrive. 
9000 mi occasionally, the radio would not turn on 
38000 mi

US $300
@ half the electrical system shut down for the 2nd time. On advice of the dealer (I was remote), I disconnected the battery and the car "forgot" the problem. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

3000 mi Sync screen went black intermittently. Screen replaced and reprogrammed software under warranty. Weak SiriusXM radio signal near cell phone towers. 
15000 mi Replaced Sync after another failure Replaced XM radio antenna 
24000 mi Windshield wiper shutoff switch failed, causing wipers to run constantly. 
25000 mi Battery lost charge overnight. Tested battery at local auto parts store - no issues. Dealer ran diagnostics on everything - no issues - and after 4 days, claimed it was a battery and replaced under warranty. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

64000 mi New compressor. Complete navigation system. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

46500 mi

US $2800
faltering ac for months finally stopped working, tried to recharged worked for 1 trip then faltering again while at full pressure, shop had to replace entire unit due to bad compressor and valve combo. 
27000 mi car radio intermittently doesn't work without shutting off car. I reviewed issue on line and lots of people are having this issue. Ford needs to admit the issue and resolve it. 
100 mi Heater worked intermittently. Dealer spent a week swapping components and then discovered a pinched wire behind the dash. Cause, quality is job 1, doncha' know? 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

9000 mi Problem with driver's side backup sensor in wet conditions. 
10000 mi door locks would freeze during cold weather. 

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2016 Ford F-150 Electrical Problems

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