2016 Ford F-150 Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2016 Ford F-150, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,200 miles. The words owners use most often: “door latch” (23% of reports).
- 52latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 50,200median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door latch: mentioned in 12 of 52 complaints (23%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 23 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 1 an injury.
Ford F-150 latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 10,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 29,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% | 54,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 57 | 2% | 42,000 |
| 2017 F-150 | 43 | 3% | 18,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 52 | 3% | 50,200 |
| 2015 F-150 | 39 | 2% | 44,750 |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 73,258 |
| 2013 F-150 | 10 | 0% | 122,500 |
| 2012 F-150 | 7 | 0% | 115,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 45,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2009 F-150 | 5 | 2% | 42,682 |
| 2008 F-150 | 3 | 1% | 51,000 |
| 2007 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 60,543 |
| 2005 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 39,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 23 | 1% | 46,188 |
| 2003 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 130,750 |
| 2000 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 6,500 |
| 1999 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 1998 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 78,250 |
| 1997 F-150 | 14 | 1% | 98,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 2 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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.
Risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch; structure:body:door
Problem: 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."
Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford F-150s have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2016 Ford F-150 (3% of the 2,078 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford F-150 latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,200 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2016 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “door latch”, in 12 of 52 complaints.
Other 2016 Ford F-150 problems
- Power Train problems (603)
- Engine problems (317)
- Service Brakes problems (302)
- Structure problems (199)
- Electrical System problems (187)
- Visibility/wiper problems (107)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (100)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (83)
See all 2016 Ford F-150 problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all F-150 years.