The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal amount of blueish smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact became aware that there was an excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the turbo; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure with an unknown Technical Service Bulletin; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
2016 Ford F-150: excessive oil consumption
7 of the 2,098 complaints about the 2016 Ford F-150 describe excessive oil consumption.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 49 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Excessive oil consumption by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. Once the warning light was illuminated, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle entered LIMP Mode. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic linked the failure to oil consumption and referenced TSB: 19-2384. The dealer provided an estimate for the repair; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the failure was related to a misfire in the engine. The contact related the failure with the Technical Service Bulletin: 192384 (EcoBoost - Oil Consumption, Rough Idle, Misfire with Or Without Blue Exhaust Smoke); however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Bad valve guide causing oil to leak past into the cylinder head. Bad smoke at startup and poor gas mileage. Motor needs replacement because it's cheaper than replacing the bad guides or cylinder heads.
* Brake hose, right front wheel * Wasn't able to stop truck, Made a emergency entrance into a parking lot. * Problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or service center, only a parts store as I used their parking lot to pull into to stop. * No inspection yet on part. * Yes, Low oil light for brakes while driving and brake pedal was going to floor right when brakes failed. Lost of brakes while driving from a ruptured brake line hose on right front wheel. Truck has less than 74,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to misfire and shake. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs, and the coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-2384 Oil Consumption, Rough Idle, Misfire with Or Without Blue Exhaust Smoke (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact relayed the information to the dealer who then determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
The contact called on behalf of a family member who owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of burning oil was present inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the engine O-rings on three separate occasions however, the odor was still present. The contact stated that the the engine vacuum pump was also replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that no oil leaks were visible underneath the hood of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2330 to update the Parts List
- Tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2083 to update the Service Procedure and the Part List
- Oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal
- Some 2015-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L, 3.5L or 5.0L engine may require replacement of the...
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously...
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously...
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 20V098000 · Recall details
Engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V278000 · Recall details
Engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 18V894000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Ford F-150 oil consumption
Is excessive oil consumption a common problem on the 2016 Ford F-150?
7 of 2,098 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford F-150 (0%) mention excessive oil consumption. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Ford F-150?
There are 3 recalls and 49 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Ford F-150
Check engine light 173Brake failure 149Door locks 135Stalling 101Loss of power 80Won't shift 75Backup camera 56Jerking 53Fire or smoke 42Adaptive cruise 37Wipers 37Harsh shifting 36Transmission failure 36Engine failure 29Shudder 27Grinding brakes 25Hesitation 20Misfire 20Won't start 20Slipping 19Overheating 18Screen failure 17Power steering loss 16No deployment 15Key fob 15Fuel smell 14Warning lights 14Water leak 13Airbag light 12ABS 8Collision warning 8Knocking 8Fuel pump 8Sudden acceleration 8Sunroof shattered 8Seat belt 7Spongy pedal 7Pulling 7Steering lock-up 6Headlights 5Steering noise 5
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