2016 Ford F-150: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Jul 31, 2024 · Body · OH

Tailgate is corroding at the hinge assembly, due to aluminum body panel and steel hinges causing galvanic corrosion. Possible that the tailgate could fall off on the road from accidentally pressing automatic tailgate release on key fob if the hinge fails and/or in addition to a person getting hurt when opening the tailgate, or climbing in the truck bed, whie loading or unloading a heavy object should hinges fail. Ford engineering basically told me "oh well" and offered no help. I live in the rust belt. This has taken 7 years to show up.

Filed Jun 28, 2024 · Electrical, Locks · NC

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors failed to open when needed. The contact stated that several attempts were needed while using the key fob to unlock the door. Additionally, the contact stated that vehicle was not equipped with automatic lock/unlock feature and could only be locked/unlocked using the key fob. The contact stated that while attempting to remove the key fob from the ignition switch, there was approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the key could be removed from the ignition switch. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 13, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · 85,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The vehicle failed to stop immediately rear-ending another vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to his neck and back but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. Additionally, the contact stated the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil and the key fob failed to function as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2022 · OH

It is now winter and frequently experience temperatures below 10 degrees F. The rear driver side door power lock will not work (will not lock / unlock) when activated by key fob or by pressing button on door. All other doors will lock / unlock as normal. When the plunger is pushed or pulled on the affected door, it will then lock / unlock.

Filed Jun 4, 2021 · 80,100 miles · MI · fire

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to enter the vehicle using the key fob, the key fob failed to unlock the door. The contact used the key to manually unlock the door. The contact noticed that the windshield was cracked and was burned. In addition, the dashboard on the passenger’s side was melted, the sun visor was melted and burned, the air bags were also melted. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop, the contact was informed that the cause of the fire was undetermined however, the fire might have started from the air bags. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 80,100.

Filed May 26, 2021 · Locks · TN

Driver's door and passenger door latches freeze in open position after doors are opened using electronic key fob. Doors will not stay shut. Happens regularly after rain with temperatures below 32F. Doors fly open while driving when this happens. Ford dealer refused to repair 5/26/2021.

Filed Mar 22, 2020 · 70,000 miles · MI

My tailgate opens by itself. Does not matter if I'm driving in park. Multiple times, it has opened while driving done the road or on the highway. It first started while just sitting in the garage or driveway. I would come out and find it down. Its not a key fob issue as I believe the tailgate should not go down regardless if your driving down the road. This has been an issue for the past few months. I took it to dealership and they could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · 70,000 miles · PA

There is a recall for the locks freezing. I spoke with ford customer service this morning. I have had just by drives door replaced (that is were the dealership starts). Customer service stated that is only fixes the front doors of my four door truck. The tailgate of the truck also locks and had frozen locked. All the doors on my truck and the tailgate have frozen locked before. When asked if there was a recall for the tailgate. I was told there is a fix but it will cost you $208. Plus they are working on getting me a price for my rear doors fixed. This is a know problem and recall has been issued to only fix part of the issues. I have videos of my trying to get into my truck tailgate while hitting the unlock button on my key fob.

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Body · 34,500 miles · WA

Frozen door latches. Doors froze shut in 2017, after opening, the driver's door appeared to close, but flew open rounding a corner in an intersection. A similar issue occurred with the rear passenger door. Jan 24, 2018: warranty service for a similar concern, doors frozen shut or after opening would not latch closed (stationary and while moving). Tsb 16-0020 completed. Feb 2018: intermittent issues with doors failing to fully latch shut in freezing weather. The door would open approximately 1/2" with the lock engaged and door shut. Dec 22, 2018: warranty service: performed customer satisfaction recall 18no3 two additional service visits required because the latch mechanism was not operating properly. Prior to the third visit, the driver's door flew open rounding a corner while driving. After third visit in early jan 2019, we experience freezing temperatures (20s) for several days. The two rear doors (crew cab pickup) would not unlock using the key fob; however, the front doors operated normally. The doors remained in that condition (locked and shut) for 2 days before it warmed up enough for the door lock to cycle. After opening rear passenger door and shutting it while stationary, I attempted to open the door while locked. The door partially opened 1/2" with the lock engaged. The vehicle is scheduled for another service visit on feb 13, 2019.

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · 27,000 miles · SC

The ford f-150 2016 have a serious flaw in safety feature. The windows will not raise or lower unless the engine is running. The seriousness of this can't be painted in this email as opposed to the real life potential of being trapped in a truck and the only way out would be to roll down the windows. In the right circumstances the engine may not start therefore giving the potential to be trapped in a ford truck that could be on fire due to a crash. I dare not try to illustrate all the possible reasons of how dangerous this safety flaw in the ford is but the given fact is all auto makers have failed by selling vehicles that does not have the ability to roll down the windows in case of emergency. On most ford vehicles the technology exists for this feature to be installed. The install program is named global window. The global window install operates with the key fob even if the engine isn't running. The procedure for this to work is simply double tap the unlock button on the key fob twice on the second motion while depressing the unlock button it is to be held in the downward position and this action will roll the windows down without the engine running. In the arena of safety it is unacceptable for any auto maker to present the possibility of trapping any person or persons in a vechicle due to windows not working because the engine not running. In closing I offer this scenario automobile runs off a bridge over a river or lake,the vechicle sinks and the occupants can't open the doors and due to the safety failure of the windows not rolling down due to the engine not running causes apparent heart break . All over the fact that a failure of the ability not to be able to roll the windows down .. Not acceptable reguardless of who the maker of the automobile is. Be it ford cheverolet,toyota or any auto maker. This failure is in all modes static or moving .

Filed Oct 18, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 32,000 miles · WA

Purchased used 2016 f-150 in oct 2017. Shortly after purchase tailgate would randomly open while vehicle was in motion. Power tailgate would also open when key fob was used to lock vehicle. Tail lights would also illuminate brightly as if brakes were applied when they were not when vehicle was in motion. Other times tail lights would flicker on and off when vehicle was in motion. When computer was scanned no trouble codes were found. Eventually after several trips to bmw dealership in spokane wa where vehicle was purchased vehicle was taken to wendle ford in spokane wa. At wendle ford technicians found extremely frayed wiring harness in area at rear of truck where bed and frame meet. Wendle tech's said that they had never seen this type of damage / defect before, and when checking with ford corporate there were no service bulletins reference this type of problem. This description of events was prompted after reading a news report of ford super duty trucks exhibiting tail gate openings while vehicle in motion. All service notes and documentation can be obtained through wendle ford, spokane wa

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · GA

Horn not working. I purchased a brand new 2016 ford f-150 in 2016. I am the first and only owner and I noticed 2 days ago my horn all of a sudden stopped working when I press on the horn but it will sound when I hit my alarm button on my key fob. The vehicle has not been in any accidents, I checked all the fuses and they are working and have a current running through them. After some research (within google and f-150 forums) a lot of people are having issues with this and having to replace their clock springs.