2016 Ford F-150 Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2016 Ford F-150?
187 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2016 Ford F-150, 9% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 18,000–56,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
187 complaints 9% of all 2016 complaints 40,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (97 of 187). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
No recall covers electrical problems on the 2016 Ford F-150. See all 14 recalls for this year.
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Other 2016 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Ford F-150 electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the speedometer / odometer, wiring and coil.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford F-150 electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 18,000–56,000 miles. The middle value is about 40,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Ford F-150 electrical problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2016 Ford F-150. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which F-150 year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2013 F-150, with 324 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.