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Recall Gap Audit: 2016 FORD F-150

Total 2016 NHTSA Owner Complaints Analyzed: 97 • Adjacent-Year Recall Gaps Detected: 2

Active Recalls Covering Year
14
Statutory Remedy (49 U.S.C. Section 30120)
Adjacent Recall Gaps
2
Excluded Model-Year Gaps
ODI Complaints Analyzed
97
Public NHTSA Defect Reports
Estimated Retail Exposure
$1,800–$4,200
Avg. Dealer Parts & Labor
Official NHTSA Government Verification Links & Methodology ▼
NHTSA safety record analysis: The 2016 FORD F-150 has 14 open official recalls and 2 adjacent-year recall exclusions (2014–2018). Owners facing unrecalled defects can file an official NHTSA complaint and utilize compiled public records to request discretionary customer goodwill assistance from authorized dealerships.
Verify on Official U.S. Government Website:

Note: NHTSA.gov's web portal indexes certain trucks (such as RAM 1500 or F-150) under specific cab sub-trims (e.g. Crew Cab, Quad Cab). If the Vehicle Model Specs link displays a government portal error, use the Google Verified Search or Official Recalls Lookup above with your 17-digit VIN. You can also click any Official Campaign Link below for guaranteed direct access to the federal filing.

Open Recalls Currently Covering 2016 FORD F-150 (14)

Adjacent-Year Recall Exclusions (2014–2018 Cross-Reference)

HIGH SEVERITY GAP

STEERING — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 14V316000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2014
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 2
NHTSA Campaign: 14V316000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: STEERING
RECALLED (Campaign #14V316000)
2014
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
2 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2018
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 14V316000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 2 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 14V316000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (14V316000): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.

Safety Consequence: A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2014: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (2) ▼

Sample 2016 FORD F-150 Owner Complaints (STEERING)

ODI #11763788 • Incident Date: 09/05/2026
The vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of power steering assistance while being driven on a highway. The failure made the vehicle extremely difficult to steer and nearly caused an accident, creating a serious safety hazard. After pulling over to get off the highway, it was observed at lower speeds, the vehicle did not have its full range of steering also creating a safety hazard. The problem was confirmed by the dealer, who determined that the power steering gear system had failed. The dealer replaced and repaired the entire power steering system. No warning lights or other alerts appeared before the failure. The sudden loss of steering assistance occurred without warning while the vehicle was in motion, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
ODI #11759088 • Incident Date: 01/16/2025
"While operating my 2016 Ford F-150, the vehicle lost power-steering assist. Ray Skillman Ford diagnosed an internal failure of the power steering control module and replaced the steering gear assembly. The vehicle had approximately 94,620 miles. Sudden loss of steering assist significantly increased the effort required to steer the truck and created a safety concern. The repair cost me $3,804.27."
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Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 14V316000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 14V316000 and 2 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for STEERING? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

STEERING — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 15V279000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2015
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 2
NHTSA Campaign: 15V279000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: STEERING
UNAFFECTED
2014
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
RECALLED (Campaign #15V279000)
2015
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
2 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2018
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 15V279000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 2 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 15V279000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (15V279000): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 19, 2015, to March 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.

Safety Consequence: If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2015: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S17.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (2) ▼

Sample 2016 FORD F-150 Owner Complaints (STEERING)

ODI #11763788 • Incident Date: 09/05/2026
The vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of power steering assistance while being driven on a highway. The failure made the vehicle extremely difficult to steer and nearly caused an accident, creating a serious safety hazard. After pulling over to get off the highway, it was observed at lower speeds, the vehicle did not have its full range of steering also creating a safety hazard. The problem was confirmed by the dealer, who determined that the power steering gear system had failed. The dealer replaced and repaired the entire power steering system. No warning lights or other alerts appeared before the failure. The sudden loss of steering assistance occurred without warning while the vehicle was in motion, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
ODI #11759088 • Incident Date: 01/16/2025
"While operating my 2016 Ford F-150, the vehicle lost power-steering assist. Ray Skillman Ford diagnosed an internal failure of the power steering control module and replaced the steering gear assembly. The vehicle had approximately 94,620 miles. Sudden loss of steering assist significantly increased the effort required to steer the truck and created a safety concern. The repair cost me $3,804.27."
🔒 PREMIUM PRO SUITE 100x ROI vs. $2,000+ Dealership Repair Quote

Unlock the Complete 2016 FORD F-150 Recall Gap Escalation War Room (15V279000)

Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 15V279000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 15V279000 and 2 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for STEERING? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.