2016 Ford F-150 XL specs

TruckGasoline4WDAutomatic

$36,565

MSRP + $1,195 destination · invoice $34,737

The 2016 Ford F-150 XL starts at $26,540 for the 2WD Regular Cab 6-1/2 Ft Box build, with options spanning RWD and 4WD, different cab and bed configurations, and three engines. That base build uses a 3.5L V-6 rated at 282 hp and 20 mpg combined. Moving up to the XLT costs $5,365 more and adds a CD player, SYNC voice recognition, and wireless phone connectivity.

Key Specifications

Horsepower: 282 hp
Torque: 253 lb-ft
Combined MPG: 19 mpg
Max towing: 7,100 lb
Max payload: 1,641 lb
Seating: 6
Curb weight: 4,709 lb
Displacement: 3.5 L

Builds — 12 for this trimMSRP

2016 Ford F-150 XL Specifications & Features

Specifications of the 4WD SuperCrew 5-1/2 Ft Box XL build. Pick another build above to see its figures.

Engine

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine order code

998

Displacement

3.5 L

Displacement (cu in)

213 cu in

Cylinders

Fuel system

Sequential MPI

Aspiration

Naturally aspirated

Horsepower

282 hp

Horsepower RPM

6,250 rpm

Torque

253 lb-ft

Torque RPM

4,250 rpm

Recommended fuel

Regular

Transmission

Automatic

Transmission detail

Automatic w/OD

Speeds

Transmission order code

446

Drivetrain

4WD

1st gear ratio

4.17:1

2nd gear ratio

2.34:1

3rd gear ratio

1.52:1

4th gear ratio

1.14:1

5th gear ratio

0.86:1

6th gear ratio

0.69:1

Reverse ratio

3.4:1

Final drive ratio

3.73:1

Front axle ratio

3.73:1

Transfer case

Electronic

Limited-slip differential

City MPG

17 mpg

Highway MPG

23 mpg

Combined MPG

19 mpg

Range (city)

391 mi

Range (highway)

529 mi

Fuel tank

23 gal

CO₂ emissions

9.3 tons/yr

Wheelbase

145 in

Length

231.9 in

Width (without mirrors)

79.9 in

Height

77.2 in

Ground clearance

9.3 in

Front overhang

37.8 in

Load floor height

34.6 in

Turning diameter (curb to curb)

47.8 ft

Seating

Front headroom

40.8 in

Front legroom

43.9 in

Front shoulder room

66.7 in

Front hip room

62.5 in

2nd-row headroom

40.4 in

2nd-row legroom

43.6 in

2nd-row shoulder room

65.9 in

2nd-row hip room

64.7 in

Cargo volume (seats folded)

52.8 cu ft

Bed length

66 in

Bed width at floor

65.2 in

Bed width between wheelhousings

50.6 in

Bed width at top

65.2 in

Bed depth

21.4 in

Bed volume

56 cu ft

Tailgate width

60.3 in

Curb weight

4,709 lb

Curb weight (front axle)

2,795 lb

Curb weight (rear axle)

1,914 lb

GVWR

6,350 lb

GCWR

12,200 lb

GAWR front

3,450 lb

GAWR rear

3,300 lb

Front axle capacity

3,750 lb

Rear axle capacity

4,800 lb

Front spring capacity

3,450 lb

Rear spring capacity

3,300 lb

Weight of fitted options

0 lb

Max towing

7,100 lb

Max trailer (dead-weight hitch)

5,000 lb

Max tongue (dead-weight hitch)

500 lb

Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch)

7,100 lb

Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch)

710 lb

Max trailer (fifth wheel)

7,000 lb

Max pin weight (fifth wheel)

1,750 lb

Max payload

1,641 lb

Front suspension

Double Wishbone

Rear suspension

Leaf

Front axle type

Independent

Rear axle type

Rigid Axle

Steering

Rack-Pinion

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc

ABS

4-Wheel

Front disc brakes

Yes

Rear disc brakes

Yes

Front rotor diameter

13.8 in

Rear rotor diameter

13.7 in

Hill descent control

Hill start assist

Yes

Front wheel diameter

17 in

Front wheel width

7.5 in

Rear wheel diameter

17 in

Rear wheel width

7.5 in

Front wheel material

Steel

Rear wheel material

Steel

Front tire size

P265/70SR17

Rear tire size

P265/70SR17

Front tire load capacity

3,650 lb

Rear tire load capacity

4,050 lb

Spare tire

Full-Size

Spare wheel material

Steel

Battery cold-cranking amps

610 A

Alternator capacity

200 A

Basic warranty (years)

3 yr

Basic warranty (miles)

36,000 mi

Basic warranty unlimited miles

Powertrain warranty (years)

5 yr

Powertrain warranty (miles)

60,000 mi

Powertrain warranty unlimited miles

Corrosion warranty (years)

5 yr

Corrosion warranty unlimited miles

Yes

Roadside assistance (years)

5 yr

Roadside assistance (miles)

60,000 mi

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5

NHTSA frontal crash

5 / 5

NHTSA frontal (driver)

5 / 5

NHTSA frontal (passenger)

5 / 5

NHTSA side crash

5 / 5

NHTSA side barrier

5 / 5

NHTSA side pole

5 / 5

NHTSA rollover

4 / 5

NHTSA rollover risk

19.1%

How the 12 builds differ

Only the rows where builds disagree. Everything else is in the sheet above.

	2WD Regular Cab 6-1/2 Ft Box XL	2WD Regular Cab 8 Ft Box XL	2WD SuperCab 6-1/2 Ft Box XL	4WD Regular Cab 6-1/2 Ft Box XL	4WD Regular Cab 8 Ft Box XL	2WD SuperCab 8 Ft Box XL	2WD SuperCrew 5-1/2 Ft Box XL	4WD SuperCab 6-1/2 Ft Box XL	2WD SuperCrew 6-1/2 Ft Box XL	4WD SuperCab 8 Ft Box XL	4WD SuperCrew 5-1/2 Ft Box XL	4WD SuperCrew 6-1/2 Ft Box XL
Engine
Engine	Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded V-6	Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded V-6	Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded V-8	Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded V-8
Engine order code	998	998	998	998	998	99P	998	998	99P	99F	998	99F
Displacement	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	2.7 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	2.7 L	5 L	3.5 L	5 L
Displacement (cu in)	213 cu in	213 cu in	213 cu in	213 cu in	213 cu in	164 cu in	213 cu in	213 cu in	164 cu in	302 cu in	213 cu in	302 cu in
Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	8	6	8
Fuel system	Sequential MPI	Sequential MPI	Sequential MPI	Sequential MPI	Sequential MPI	Gasoline Direct Injection	Sequential MPI	Sequential MPI	Gasoline Direct Injection	Sequential MPI	Sequential MPI	Sequential MPI
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated	Twin Turbo	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated	Twin Turbo	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated
Horsepower	282 hp	282 hp	282 hp	282 hp	282 hp	325 hp	282 hp	282 hp	325 hp	385 hp	282 hp	385 hp
Horsepower RPM	6,250 rpm	6,250 rpm	6,250 rpm	6,250 rpm	6,250 rpm	5,750 rpm	6,250 rpm	6,250 rpm	5,750 rpm	5,750 rpm	6,250 rpm	5,750 rpm
Torque	253 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	375 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	375 lb-ft	387 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	387 lb-ft
Torque RPM	4,250 rpm	4,250 rpm	4,250 rpm	4,250 rpm	4,250 rpm	3,000 rpm	4,250 rpm	4,250 rpm	3,000 rpm	3,850 rpm	4,250 rpm	3,850 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD	4WD	RWD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	4WD	4WD
Final drive ratio	3.55:1	3.55:1	3.55:1	3.55:1	3.73:1	3.31:1	3.55:1	3.73:1	3.31:1	3.31:1	3.73:1	3.31:1
Front axle ratio	3.55:1	3.55:1	3.55:1	3.55:1	3.73:1	3.31:1	3.55:1	3.73:1	3.31:1	3.31:1	3.73:1	3.31:1
Transfer case	—	—	—	Electronic	Electronic	—	—	Electronic	—	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Fuel Economy & Range
City MPG	18 mpg	18 mpg	18 mpg	17 mpg	17 mpg	19 mpg	18 mpg	17 mpg	19 mpg	15 mpg	17 mpg	15 mpg
Highway MPG	25 mpg	25 mpg	25 mpg	23 mpg	23 mpg	26 mpg	25 mpg	23 mpg	26 mpg	21 mpg	23 mpg	21 mpg
Combined MPG	20 mpg	20 mpg	20 mpg	19 mpg	19 mpg	22 mpg	20 mpg	19 mpg	22 mpg	17 mpg	19 mpg	17 mpg
Range (city)	414 mi	414 mi	414 mi	391 mi	391 mi	437 mi	414 mi	391 mi	437 mi	345 mi	391 mi	345 mi
Range (highway)	575 mi	575 mi	575 mi	529 mi	529 mi	598 mi	575 mi	529 mi	598 mi	483 mi	529 mi	483 mi
CO₂ emissions	8.8 tons/yr	8.8 tons/yr	8.8 tons/yr	9.3 tons/yr	9.3 tons/yr	8 tons/yr	8.8 tons/yr	9.3 tons/yr	8 tons/yr	10.3 tons/yr	9.3 tons/yr	10.3 tons/yr
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase	122 in	141 in	145 in	122 in	141 in	163 in	145 in	145 in	157 in	163 in	145 in	157 in
Length	209.3 in	227.9 in	231.9 in	209.3 in	227.9 in	250.5 in	231.9 in	231.9 in	243.7 in	250.5 in	231.9 in	243.7 in
Height	75.5 in	75.1 in	75.5 in	76.9 in	76.9 in	75.5 in	75.6 in	77.2 in	75.7 in	77 in	77.2 in	77.3 in
Ground clearance	8.8 in	8.5 in	8.7 in	9.4 in	9.4 in	8.6 in	8.7 in	9.3 in	8.4 in	9.3 in	9.3 in	9.3 in
Load floor height	34.7 in	36.9 in	34.1 in	34.8 in	36.5 in	35.9 in	34 in	34.5 in	35.7 in	35.7 in	34.6 in	36.1 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)	40.7 ft	46.1 ft	47.1 ft	40.7 ft	46.1 ft	53 ft	47.8 ft	47.1 ft	51.1 ft	53 ft	47.8 ft	51.1 ft
Interior Dimensions
Seating	3	3	6	3	3	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
2nd-row headroom	—	—	40.3 in	—	—	40.3 in	40.4 in	40.3 in	40.4 in	40.3 in	40.4 in	40.4 in
2nd-row legroom	—	—	33.5 in	—	—	33.5 in	43.6 in	33.5 in	43.6 in	33.5 in	43.6 in	43.6 in
2nd-row shoulder room	—	—	65.8 in	—	—	65.8 in	65.9 in	65.8 in	65.9 in	65.8 in	65.9 in	65.9 in
2nd-row hip room	—	—	64.7 in	—	—	64.7 in	64.7 in	64.7 in	64.7 in	64.7 in	64.7 in	64.7 in
Cargo & Bed
Cargo volume (seats folded)	62.3 cu ft	77.4 cu ft	62.3 cu ft	62.3 cu ft	77.4 cu ft	77.4 cu ft	52.8 cu ft	62.3 cu ft	62.3 cu ft	77.4 cu ft	52.8 cu ft	62.3 cu ft
Bed length	78 in	96 in	78 in	78 in	96 in	96 in	66 in	78 in	78 in	96 in	66 in	78 in
Bed volume	66 cu ft	81 cu ft	66 cu ft	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	56 cu ft	—
Weight & Capacities
Curb weight	4,049 lb	4,150 lb	4,392 lb	4,303 lb	4,391 lb	4,539 lb	4,469 lb	4,645 lb	4,572 lb	4,930 lb	4,709 lb	4,893 lb
Curb weight (front axle)	2,362 lb	2,465 lb	2,546 lb	2,556 lb	2,698 lb	2,674 lb	2,574 lb	2,780 lb	2,713 lb	2,898 lb	2,795 lb	2,963 lb
Curb weight (rear axle)	1,687 lb	1,685 lb	1,846 lb	1,747 lb	1,693 lb	1,865 lb	1,895 lb	1,865 lb	1,859 lb	2,032 lb	1,914 lb	1,930 lb
GVWR	6,010 lb	6,100 lb	6,100 lb	6,050 lb	6,100 lb	6,500 lb	6,150 lb	6,300 lb	6,350 lb	7,000 lb	6,350 lb	7,050 lb
GCWR	9,400 lb	9,500 lb	9,800 lb	9,700 lb	12,200 lb	12,600 lb	9,900 lb	12,200 lb	12,600 lb	14,300 lb	12,200 lb	14,300 lb
GAWR front	3,000 lb	3,000 lb	3,225 lb	3,000 lb	3,150 lb	3,450 lb	3,225 lb	3,450 lb	3,450 lb	3,650 lb	3,450 lb	3,650 lb
GAWR rear	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,800 lb	3,300 lb	3,800 lb
Front spring capacity	3,000 lb	3,000 lb	3,225 lb	3,000 lb	3,150 lb	3,450 lb	3,225 lb	3,450 lb	3,450 lb	3,650 lb	3,450 lb	3,650 lb
Rear spring capacity	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,300 lb	3,800 lb	3,300 lb	3,800 lb
Towing & Payload
Max towing	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	7,400 lb	7,500 lb	5,000 lb	7,200 lb	7,600 lb	8,800 lb	7,100 lb	8,900 lb
Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch)	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	7,400 lb	7,500 lb	5,000 lb	7,200 lb	7,600 lb	8,800 lb	7,100 lb	8,900 lb
Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch)	500 lb	500 lb	500 lb	500 lb	740 lb	750 lb	500 lb	720 lb	760 lb	880 lb	710 lb	890 lb
Max trailer (fifth wheel)	4,900 lb	4,900 lb	4,900 lb	4,900 lb	7,300 lb	7,400 lb	4,900 lb	7,100 lb	7,500 lb	8,700 lb	7,000 lb	8,800 lb
Max pin weight (fifth wheel)	1,225 lb	1,225 lb	1,225 lb	1,225 lb	1,825 lb	1,850 lb	1,225 lb	1,775 lb	1,875 lb	2,175 lb	1,750 lb	2,200 lb
Max payload	1,961 lb	1,950 lb	1,708 lb	1,747 lb	1,709 lb	1,961 lb	1,681 lb	1,655 lb	1,778 lb	2,070 lb	1,641 lb	2,157 lb
Wheels & Tires
Front tire size	P245/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P265/70SR17
Rear tire size	P245/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P245/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P265/70SR17	P265/70SR17

2016 Ford F-150 XL options, packages & colors

Factory pricing for 4WD SuperCrew 5-1/2 Ft Box XL. Dealer-installed accessories are priced by the dealer.

Packages (19)

Equipment Group 100A Base100AIncluded
Equipment Group 101A Mid101A$2,255
XL Sport Appearance Package861$775
Trailer Tow Package53A$895
Max Trailer Tow Package53C$1,195
XL Power Equipment Group85AIncluded
FX4 Off-Road Package55A$770
Trailer Tow Package (Consumer)53A$895
2.7L V6 EcoBoost Payload Package622$750
XL Chrome Appearance Package86A$775
Max Trailer Tow Package (Consumer)53C$1,195
CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package68G$315
Power Glass Heated Sideview Mirrors54R$305
Power-Sliding Rear Window435$450
Snow Plow Prep Package68P$50
Radio: Single-CD w/SiriusXM Satellite58C$195
Equipment Group 101A Mid savingscredit $750
XL Chrome Appearance Package savingsIncluded
XL Sport Appearance Package savingsIncluded

Powertrain choices (11)

3.73 Axle RatioX26Included
3.55 Axle RatioX19Included
3.31 Axle RatioX27Included
Electronic Locking w/3.31 Axle RatioXL3$420
Electronic Locking w/3.55 Axle RatioXL9$470
Electronic Locking w/3.73 Axle RatioXL6$570
Engine: 3.5L V6 Ti-VCT FFV998Included
Engine: 2.7L V6 EcoBoost99P$795
Engine: 5.0L V8 FFV99F$1,595
Engine: 3.5L V6 EcoBoost99G$2,310
Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic446Included

Wheels & tires (7)

Tires: P265/70R17 OWL A/TIncluded
Tires: LT245/70R17E BSW A/TT7C$295
Tires: P275/55R20 OWL A/TT24Included
Tires: P275/55R20 BSW ATT2PIncluded
Wheels: 17" Silver Steel64CIncluded
Wheels: 17" Silver Painted Aluminum64FIncluded
Wheels: 20" Machined-Aluminum642$995

Exterior colors (10)

Shadow BlackG1Included
Race RedPQIncluded
Blue Flame MetallicSZIncluded
Green Gem MetallicW6Included
Oxford WhiteYZIncluded
Caribou MetallicH5Included
Magnetic MetallicJ7Included
Blue Jeans MetallicN1Included
Ingot Silver MetallicUXIncluded
Lithium GrayTBIncluded

Interior (4)

Dark Earth Gray, Cloth 40/20/40 Front SeatCGIncluded
Medium Earth Gray, Vinyl 40/20/40 Front SeatAGIncluded
Medium Earth Gray, Vinyl 40/Console/40 Front-SeatVG$295
Dark Earth Gray, Cloth 40/Console/40 Front-SeatsWG$295

Options (44)

California Emissions System422Included
California Emission Exemption936Included
California Emissions System Not Required423Included
Dealer Order For California States Registration93NIncluded
Engine Block Heater41HIncluded
Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver53B$95
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller67T$275
Skid Plates413$160
GVWR: 6,500 lbs Payload PackageIncluded
GVWR: 6,900 lbs Payload PackageIncluded
GVWR: 7,000 lbs Payload PackageIncluded
Extended Range 36 Gallon Fuel Tank655$395
Front & Rear Chrome Bumpers17CIncluded
LED Side-Mirror Spotlights59S$175
Manual-Folding Manual Glass Trailer Tow Mirrors54M$90
Manual-Folding Heated Pwr Glass Trailer Tow Mirror54Y$395
Rear Window Defroster57Q$220
Rear Window Privacy Glass924$100
Box Side Steps63S$325
Tailgate Step w/Tailgate Lift Assist63T$375
Front License Plate Bracket153Included
Spray-In Bedliner (Pre-Installed)96W$495
Drop-In Plastic Bedliner (Pre-Installed)96P$350
Black Platform Running Boards18B$250
Fog Lamps595$140
BoxLink55B$80
COV Required79VIncluded
Priced DORAC09Included
Bed Divider90D$295
Stowable Loading Ramps (Pre-Installed)90R$595
Radio: AM/FM Stereo/Single-CD Player58BIncluded
KICKER Subwoofer (Pre-Installed)94K$695
SYNC Voice Recognition Communications52BIncluded
Cruise Control50SIncluded
Color-Coordinated Carpet w/Carpeted Floor Mats168$145
All-Weather Rubber Floor Mats47R$95
Hard Tonneau Pickup Box Cover (Dealer Installed)96X$995
Soft Folding Tonneau Box Cover (Dealer Installed)96T$525
Rear View Camera w/Dynamic Hitch Assist76C$250
Reverse Sensing System76R$275
Ford Telematics Powered by Telogis47C$800
110V/400W Outlet91V$200
Smoker's Pack w/Ash Coin Cup (Dealer Installed)91A$95
Wheels: 20" Machined-Aluminum savingscredit $250

2016 Ford F-150 XL standard equipment

Included on every XL 4WD SuperCrew 5-1/2 Ft Box XL as delivered.

Entertainment (5)

Radio w/Clock and Aux Audio Input Jack
Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/6 Speakers -inc: auxiliary audio input jack (not available w/SYNC)
Fixed Antenna
6 Speakers
1 LCD Monitor In The Front

Exterior (20)

Wheels: 17" Silver Steel (STD)
Tires: P265/70R17 OWL A/T (STD)
Regular Box Style
Wheels w/Hub Covers
Steel Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Black Rear Step Bumper
Black Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and 2 Tow Hooks
Black Side Windows Trim
Black Door Handles
Black Manual Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
Fixed Rear Window
Light Tinted Glass
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Aluminum Panels
Black Grille
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock
Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light

Interior (30)

Cloth 40/20/40 Front Seat -inc: 2-way manual driver/passenger adjustment and armrest
4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Transmission Fluid Temp and Trip Odometer
Manual Rear Windows
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Compass
Manual Air Conditioning
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Glove Box
Interior Trim -inc: Cabback Insulator and Chrome Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Vinyl/Rubber Floor Covering
Cab Mounted Cargo Lights
Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Manual 1st Row Windows
Outside Temp Gauge
Analog Appearance
Front Center Armrest
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
Air Filtration

Mechanical (21)

Engine: 3.5L V6 Ti-VCT FFV (STD)
Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic -inc: tow/haul mode (STD)
3.73 Axle Ratio (STD)
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Electronic Transfer Case
Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive
70-Amp/Hr 610CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
200 Amp Alternator
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Trailer Wiring Harness
1590# Maximum Payload
GVWR: 6,350 lbs Payload Package
HD Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
23 Gal. Fuel Tank
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Auto Locking Hubs
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake

Safety-Exterior (1)

Side Impact Beams

Safety-Interior (7)

Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks

Safety-Mechanical (2)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control

2016 Ford F-150 recalls (14)

NHTSA campaigns for the 2016 Ford F-150, all trims.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONApr 13, 2026 NHTSA 26V237000 · 1,392,935 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 1, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSISTMar 10, 2022 NHTSA 22V150000 · 195,864 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINTApr 11, 2021 NHTSA 21E027000 · 2,394 vehicles

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

Risk: An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSISTJun 7, 2020 NHTSA 20V332000 · 292,311 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALFeb 20, 2020 NHTSA 20V098000 · 13,854 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALApr 7, 2019 NHTSA 19V278000 · 131,068 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

ENGINEDec 17, 2018 NHTSA 18V894000 · 410,289 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSAug 30, 2018 NHTSA 18V568000 · 1,619,112 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

SEATSNov 28, 2017 NHTSA 17V767000 · 177,264 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHOct 15, 2017 NHTSA 17V652000 · 1,101,107 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERAug 27, 2017 NHTSA 17V526000 · 117,423 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk: If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORMay 21, 2017 NHTSA 17V331000 · 14,410 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERJun 27, 2016 NHTSA 16V475000 · 5,280 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONFeb 24, 2016 NHTSA 16V110000 · 2,894 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-150 trucks manufactured April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, and equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS). The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.

Risk: If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S05.

Other 2016 Ford F-150 trims

XL $26,540 XLT $31,905 Lariat $40,065 King Ranch $50,050 Platinum $52,515 Limited $58,885

Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.