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2016 Ford F-150 Air bags Problems

Complaints
36about this part
Share
2%of 2,093 total for the year
Median mileage
45,222miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Ford F-150, 2% of the 2,093 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,222 miles. 16 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Air bags did not deploy during a collision! Collision occurred when the other vehicle made a left turn in front of my truck. My vehicle was traveling 50-55 MPH on the 2 lane road. The collision was a t-bone , again, none of the airbags deployed. Request a written response to this complaint.”

NHTSA complaint #11078544, filed 2018-03, 11,700 miles

“Airbags did not deploy when I t-bones a vehicle speed was around 45 miles an hour I was driving down s. 2nd st. In raton new mexico approaching herford avenue when a vehicle pulled out in front of me I tried stopping but I could not I t-bones the vehicle the airbags on my truck did not deployi did have a police report done and both insurance companies were involved I do not have the repair cost or if they're going to total my truck I will have to get back to you guys on that”

NHTSA complaint #11143971, filed 2018-10, 17,000 miles

“I hit some ice on the interstate and lost control. I ran off the road doing between 45 & 50 MPH. I went downhill for around 100 yards and hit a tree. The tree centered the bumper and the air bags did not deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #11160716, filed 2018-12, 90,000 miles

“I have a 2016 f150 lariat. While stationary and in motion my rear blindspot spot moduale keeps showing on my dash covering my sperdometer. When this happens I lose my heat, airbags, GPS, front power windows, power mirrors and power seats. I've been checking online of this problem and sounds quite common. This was happening about 3 times a day for about 2 weeks and now it stays to where its constant. Seeing this is on going with these vehicles I think the dealerships should be reliable to fix this expensive ongoing problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11316028, filed 2020-03, 78,500 miles

“I was traveling straight in my F-150 on a main road in the 30-40mph range when another vehicle (2006 chevy 2500 pickup) darted across traffic trying to go from one parking lot to another. I struck the other vehicle (t-boned) on the passenger side front and back doors. My foot was jamming the brakes at the time of collision. The impact was significant and caused a good amount of damage to the front of my F-150. The seat belt actuator fired off to lock me in place but the air bag did not deploy. I don't understand how/why the airbag did not deploy in this instance.”

NHTSA complaint #11154100, filed 2018-11, 26,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202442%
202310%
202241%
202150%
2020101%
2019242%
2018382%
2017232%
2016362%
2015352%
2014312%
2013391%
2012372%
2011141%
2010192%
2009124%
2008298%
2007276%
2006488%
20051019%
2004854%
2003297%
2002354%
2001665%
2000696%
1999697%
1998423%
1997994%
1996237%
1995356%
19949414%
199310%
199141%
199010%
198910%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
615 complaints
Brakes
340 complaints
Engine
319 complaints
Other or unknown
257 complaints
Body and structure
199 complaints
Electrical system
191 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
144 complaints
Vehicle speed control
102 complaints
Fuel system
95 complaints
Steering
64 complaints
Wheels
53 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
52 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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