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Ford F150

2016–2020 only

9,674 classified complaints 41 recalls

4,310,791 sold in the US for 2016–2020.

18 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2016–2020 Ford F150 models have 9,674 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 41 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 72,700 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford F150 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 2,587 complaints · 6.0/10k sold

Median onset: 72,700 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 1,164 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 20,000 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 525 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 24,250 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 505 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 29,500 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 469 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 80,050 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 430 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 32,000 miles. 3.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 400 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 71,105 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 356 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 95,900 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2016–2020 compare with other F150 years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Ford F150 report for every year and full specs/safety data.