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2016 Ford F-150

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 F.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Ford F‑150, a TRUCK built on the 150 platform, is equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission. Its EPA fuel‑economy rating of 18/24/21 mpg provides a practical balance of efficiency for a full‑size truck. Reliability records show 1,686 total owner complaints, 13 recalls, and a primary complaint area of service brakes, placing the model within a historical range that peaked at 2,991 complaints in 1997 and fell to 21 in 1990. Thus, the 2016 complaint count of 1,686 falls between the historical low of 21 and the peak of 2,991, situating it midway in the model’s complaint history.

Model year2025202420232016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy18/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/60R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3911 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.8–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2016 F-150 Lariat FX4 SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost (5.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016F-150 Lariat FX4 SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.60 sec365 hp4x4
2016F-150 Limited 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.50 sec365 hp4x4
2016F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V86.30 sec14.90 sec385 hp4x4
2015F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.40 sec365 hp4x4
2015F-150 XLT 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec325 hp4x4
2015F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.40 sec15.00 sec365 hp4x4
2015F-150 Lariat 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.50 sec15.10 sec325 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.70 sec450 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.1
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Engine Coolant Capacity16.4 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.1 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.9 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity16.4
Engine Coolant Capacity15.1

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.3
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29.5
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 18 ft/lbs; 2nd step:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.028 - .031 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.049 -.053 ( E) in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.94 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51-87 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51-67 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)62-73 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51-67 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 184
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.259
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
230 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record spanning 1990–2009 documents a general downward trajectory in complaints, falling from peaks of 2,991 in 1997 and 2,035 in 2004 to just 324 by 2009, with investigations dropping from 20 to zero and recalls moderating from 26 to 3. Against this backdrop, the 2016 model year registers 257 service brake complaints and 225 powertrain complaints—individual category counts that approach or exceed the total annual complaint volumes recorded in 2007–2009. The data also identifies 48 crash-related and 22 fire-related complaints for 2016, though it does not specify root causes for these incidents. This positions 2016 as a reversal of the declining trend observed in the late 2000s, with reported issues escalating notably in safety-critical brake and powertrain systems. Given that complaint volumes in these key areas alone rival the total annual counts from the quieter 2007–2009 period, 2016 is not clearly positioned as a "good year" and demands rigorous pre-purchase inspection of brakes, powertrain, and structural components.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
274
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,686
Owner complaints
48 involved a crash · 22 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,686 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes257
Power Train225
Engine160
Structure137
Unknown Or Other132
Visibility/Wiper74
Electrical System57
Wheels47

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 274 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 534952025-03-14Unknown Or OtherSome 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…
SSM 531742024-11-26Unknown Or OtherVarious vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt…
TSB 24-21882024-07-24WheelsThis article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
TSB 24-21652024-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.