2016 Ford F-150: multiple warning lights

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Electrical · WA

The truck continuously went into limp mode upon acceleration. Numerous warning lights wrench, I have a 2016 2.7 with 159k miles that is stalling, loosing all power, stuttering and showing these codes on heavy acceleration. When I turn off the ignition and restart all codes go away.

Filed Jun 1, 2026 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal as she attempted to exit the highway. Upon depression of the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly downshifted as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle began to skid off to the shoulder of the road. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and placed the vehicle into park(P). The contact resumed normal driving after the initial failure; however, the contact stated that the failure occurred again just before reaching her destination. Prior to the failure; the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V237000(Power Train); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · WA

Unexpected gear downshift accompanied by a temporary rear wheel lock-up. This occurs at highway speeds and has shifted from 6th gear to 2nd gear multiple times at 50+ mph. This causes substantial safety concerns to both those in the vehicle as well as other vehicles on the road in the immediate proximity. When this occurs speed is restricted suddenly/immediately by a reduction of 5-12 mph. This causes severe impact to passengers. At low speed the gears shift sporadically between all 6 gear ranges impacting drivability. The vehicle has been inspected several times by Corwin Ford however they clear the codes and 'can not replicate' which correlates to the dealership deeming it safe to operate. There were multiple warning lights/lamps, messages when delivered to the dealership. Those were then cleared prior to 'diagnostics' as that was 'their process'.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · TX

It's inexcusable for a clock spring to go out on a pickup that has less than 40k on the odometer. Ford's are great vehicles, but this little electrical issue, which comes at no fault of my own, will cost me between $300.00 to $400.00. Mind you, this clock spring went out in june 2019, and please explain to me how (I) broke something within the steering wheel and behind the air bag? I don't recall if I was stationary, in motion, on a city street, or on the highway. I do know one day I tried to honk my horn and it didn't work. I tried to reset my trip odometer another day and it didn't work. I tried to set me cruise control-no go. I tried to control my stereo/hands free blue tooth, nope. It took me digging on the net to find out what would cause a horn and the above mentioned issues to suddenly stop working, but interestingly still works with the anti-theft engaged. If I need to change my driving habits by not steering my truck, ford should have let me know. Btw, I had a ford escape before this truck, and when trading it in the dealership described my instrument cluster as a christmas tree, but with all those electrical issues, I guess the clock spring never went out.

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · ID

The vehicle stalls between shifts. It has happened at all speeds. Freeway, pulling out of my drive. It has stalled while im trying to turn left in front of uncoming traffic. Numerous warning lights fill the dash. No throttle response. After you can pull it over, turn it off, wait a few seconds, then restart it runs fine. Til it happens again out of the blue. Ive had it into my ford dealership 3 times now and they still cant fix it. Happened just yesterday, about got hit by an on coming vehicle. Luckily, after a horn and slamming on their brakes, they stopped to see if everything was ok. Again slow speeds or fast, it just stalls. You are left without power when you need it the most. Very dangerous situation. This has happened while on the freeway, just a shutter and im left rolling with no power. Its happened pulling out of my driveway. Its happened turning into on coming traffic. Ford wont do anything about it. Again 3 times in the dealership and they always say "without a trouble code theres nothijg we can do". This is going to get somebody killed. Could have been me just yesterday.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Engine · 55,000 miles · UT

Engine stalls while driving. This has happened multiple times where multiple warning lights will flash on the dashboard such as the collision detection being disabled and the electronic stability control has been disabled. As soon as these warnings appear, the truck's acceleration is disabled and it will coast to stop, but he truck is still running. It remains in a low idle that is very rough, vibrating the entire truck like it's about to kill the engine, but barely keeping the idle high enough to keep it going. This has happened at different speeds and there is nothing you can do, but try to pull off the road. Once stopped, you can put the truck in park and turn the truck off and back on. Sometimes only one restart is required, but sometimes it will do the same thing again shortly after you begin driving again. This can be extremely dangerous as this can happen in an intersection, highway, or freeway. There is no warning when this is about to happen.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 40,000 miles · IL

First time inwas driving in town, flat road no hills going about 35 on a turn, when my truck just stopped accelerating abruptly and was barely creeping along..multiple warning lights starting with hill assist came on. I got to side of road shut truck off and restarted indicators came back, so I started again to take to brother in laws house and it happened again. Called dealer they said take it out see if check engine lights come on. I take off on highway got to about 45 accelerating to 55 and again is just stops abruptly, lights flash again, I have no power no acceleration, only this time I have traffic near me a semi almost took me out because there is no warning when it happens. Check engine ligh comes on. My brother in law notice the temp gauge stayed cold and transmission temp was low, also I wasn't pulling anything at the time so transmission wasn't hot. I baught truck used less than a yr ago and have just over 40k miles on it. I have only pulled a popup camper with it so far. Noticed this seems to be a known problem for this truck. Will be contacting dealer today. I have included photos of warning flights that pop up.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 69,000 miles · CA

My vehicle was in motion at approximately 65 MPH when it suddenly entered a limp mode, indicated by multiple dash warning lights and an abrupt loss of power. The vehicle was incredibly unsafe to operate in such condition. Ford has a known problem with the electronic throttle body used on these motors, but has failed to issue a recall on a part that could cause great bodily harm and injury if it should fail in heavy traffic scenarios.

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · Electrical · 4 miles · MD

My wife left work around 445 pm on 12/27/18, when she started the vehicle prior to putting the vehicle in drive the lights on the dashboard (instrument cluster alone with the radio display) do not come on(total blackout), this is not the first time(2 times prior to this date) this has happen to her but we have notice this occurring during cold weather periods. So my wife drove about 4 miles thinking the light would come on, which they did not, so she pulled into a business parking lot, parked the vehicle and turn it off for about 3 minutes. She then turned on the vehicle at which time all the dashboard lights came on.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · NJ

I have had my truck to dealer for many multiple issues involving electrical since approximately 6600 miles beginning with shaking when I slowed down without utilizing brakes. Since then I've been at the dealer with many electrical issues where truck would not accelerate and all lights would illuminate. This has been ongoing and very unsafe. When I would attempt to make a left hand turn I would proceed to cross opposing lanes and vehicle would feel like it was in neutral and almost was struck on numerous occasions. Vehicle has also over accelerated very early in ownership. Most recently and I picked up my truck and a week later same problem. I have had my truck at the dealership with electrical problems that create a great danger to myself as well as other motorists. Certainly I cannot be the only person who literally as of the first week of december 2015 received my ordered truck and now after 3 years has had so many close calls when operating the vehicle. All times the vehicle was operational and runs very rough prior to happening. I have been driving down the street and video the trucks camera and other items going on and off during operation. The truck has sever electrical deficiencies and the engine has severe response issues that puts my life. My passengers lives and the other motorist at great risk of injury or death. I am unable to supply all the dates in the one space provided. But have all video and paperwork from all the times and dates from dealership.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Engine · 35,853 miles · CA

The vehicle shut down while driving. Had no throttle. Pulled off road vehicle was idling erratically still no throttle multiple warning lights. Shut vehicle off, restarted, all trouble lights were off except check engine light. Vehicle ran ok for a while. This happened 7 more times within 150 miles. This is very dangerous, if I had been in traffic I would not been able to get off the road. Got the vehicle to ford. They cleared all the codes and said they could not find the problem. They wanted me to pick up my vehicle, I refused. I researched the issue and found many people with the same problem. The fix was the throttle body. I passed this info on to the ford dealer. They replaced my throttle body, problem fixed. I was lucky, I had 150 miles left on my warranty, most others didn't.

Filed Oct 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · WV

I was driving down the highway and my truck completely shut off I managed to pull to the side of the road and got it started again. It did it again down the road. I made it to work hoping that it was just a glitch. It did it again on my way home nearly causing a collision, all the warning lights came on and the truck stated up again. It did it several times and is a big safety concern for me because I have my family in my vehicle most of the time. I did further research and several other people has had the same issue. My question is why ford has not issue a recall for this problem. Is everyone waiting for it to be a fatality or someone end up seriously injured. Someone needs to address this problem. Thousands of drives safety is at risk because of this