2016 Ford F-150 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
53
complaints reporting a crash
24
complaints reporting fire
13
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 31 report injuries (47 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Ford F-150 vehicles were involved in 321 fatal crashes with 120 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskA loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain… · Apr 14, 2026
- Crash riskBrake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel… · Mar 11, 2022
- Crash riskBrake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster · Jun 8, 2020
- Fire riskIncorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components… · Feb 21, 2020
- Fire riskDuring the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have… · Apr 8, 2019
- Fire riskWater and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector… · Dec 18, 2018
- Fire riskIf a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks… · Aug 31, 2018
- Crash riskLoose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to… · Nov 29, 2017