2016 Ford F-150Service bulletins

2016 Ford F-150 Technical Service Bulletins

283 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Ford F-150. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

10125078Oct 6, 2017Equipment. Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale.
10119684Sep 28, 2017Electrical system. Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requires SYNC 3 version 2.3 or higher for Apple iOS users. Mobile device navigation via AppLink is not currently available for Android users. SYNC 3 software upgrades to support these apps are not currently available, do not attempt any…
10119678Sep 21, 2017Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM software. After Installation Complete pop-up appears, remove USB flash drive and install into IDS tool to update Ford database. Perform a complete ignition cycle by turning the key…
10119677Sep 20, 2017Electrical system. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles may experience intermittent loss of throttle pedal response, illuminated wrench, hill descent, airbag, anti lock brake system(ABS) and/or advanced trac warning indicators and/or P2122, P2123, P2124, P2125, P2127, P2128 and/or P2138 DTCs. This may be caused by the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 14A005 harness being improperly routed behind the brake booster to brake pedal…
10119669Sep 13, 2017Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. To recover the screen, perform a complete ignition cycle (key off, open and close the driver's door then wait 5 minutes). The SYNC software version of the vehicle can be confirmed via OASIS. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating; Monitor…
10115946Jul 31, 2017Equipment. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Duratec or 5.0L engine may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system when the vehicle is operated in temperatures that are consistently below -20 Å?C (4 Å?F). This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the…
10115960Jul 25, 2017Electrical system. Some 2016 F-150 vehicles may exhibit the off-road display flickering in the IPC. Reprogram the IPC using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 106.03 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. For claiming, use causal part 10849 and applicable labor operations in…
10115945Jul 12, 2017Engine. Some 2015-2017 Explorer and 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles, equipped with 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engines may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2195, P2197, P2626, and/or P2629 stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory. Follow the Service Procedure Steps to correct the condition.
10109004Apr 26, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2016 Edge/Explorer/F-150/Mustang built on or before 01-Nov-2016 and equipped with a 4.2-inch FCDIM may exhibit a blank screen. To correct the concern, Reprogram the FCDIM to the latest level using IDS release 104.02 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. For claiming, use causal part 10D885 and applicable labor operations in section…
10109014Apr 13, 2017Engine cooling. Some 2016-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) or 5.0L engine may experience low or no oil pressure indication on the oil pressure gauge with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0521,P0522, P0523 and/or P0524 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory. This may be due to liquid contamination inside the engine oil pressure sensor connector. If evidence of liquid…
10108996Apr 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2016 F-150 equipped with a 2.7L engine and built on or after 01-May-2016 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0C2A. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10108992Apr 4, 2017Equipment. Some 2016 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L GTDI engine and built on or after 18-Dec-2015 may exhibit an intermittent or inoperative air conditioning (A/C) operation. Follow the Service Procedure Steps to correct the condition.
10108991Apr 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2016 F-150 vehicles equipped with 2.7L GTDI engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P007B and/or P0096 stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10109005Apr 3, 2017Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2015-2017 F-150, 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles may have concerns where the instrument cluster defaults back to the trailer tow setup screen every key cycle with no trailer attached. Refer to the Information Display section of the Owners Manual or the following steps to correct this concern. Type 1 and 2 Cluster small display Use the information display controls on the steering wheel and the information display…
10100508Mar 23, 2017Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode. It is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale.
10100067Mar 16, 2017Equipment. Some 2016 edge/explorer/f-150/mustang built on or before 01-nov-2016 and equipped with a 4.2-inch fcdim may exhibit a blank screen. To correct the concern, reprogram the fcdim to the latest level using ids release 104.02 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. For claiming, use causal part 10d885 and applicable labor operations in section…
10099463Mar 14, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. Refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 307-01 for main control valve body (7a100) overhaul procedures. Not all valve bodies require replacement. Inspect the valve body bores, springs and valves as directed during diagnosis and repair.
10099451Mar 8, 2017Equipment. Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with 2.0l, 2.7l or 3.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection(gtdi) ecoboost engines may exhibit malfunction indicator light(mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes(dtc) p1013, p1015 and/or p1016 stored in powertrain control module(pcm). Check turbocharger wastegate control hoses for water/ice restrictions…
10095854Feb 23, 2017Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2015-2017 f-150 supercab vehicles built on or before 01-jan-2017 may exhibit inoperative rear door lower latches during freezing temperatures. The rear door lower latches have been revised to include a water shield and the parts catalog has been updated to show the new numbers. Replace the rear door lower latches, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 501-14.
10095648Feb 8, 2017Electrical system. Some 2016 edge, f150, explorer, and mustang vehicles equipped with a myford display 4 inch screen may exhibit a blank screen and no audio. Reprogram the front control display interface module (fcdim) to the latest calibration using integrated diagnostic system (ids) release 104.01 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files…
10095644Feb 7, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission may experience an intermittent loss of reverse engagement or a neutral state when performing a specific shift pattern. This may occur after shifting from manual 1 or manual 2 to reverse at low speeds while the vehicle is rolling. Shifting the transmission into park and cycling the ignition off and back on will restore reverse engagement. Normal…
10095232Jan 30, 2017Equipment. Some 2015-2016 f-150, 2017 f-super duty vehicles may have concerns where the instrument cluster defaults back to the trailer tow setup screen every key cycle with no trailer attached. Refer to the information display section of the owners manual or the following steps to correct this concern. Type 1 and 2 cluster small display use the information display controls on the steering wheel and the information display…
10095226Jan 30, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2015-2016 f-150 supercrew vehicles equipped with the vista roof opening panel may exhibit a water leak from the roof opening panel area. Refer to workshop manual (wsm) section 501-17 for water leak diagnosis. If test results lead to replacement of roof opening panel glass install part number fl3z-16500a18-e which has a revised seal. Use casual part 16500a18 and applicable labor operations in section 12 of the…
10095223Jan 27, 2017Equipment. 2015-2017 f-150 xl vehicles are built with front seat bracket shields and bolt caps on the front and rear of the inboard seat brackets only. The outboard seat brackets do not have shields or bolt caps installed from the factory. Installing new shields and bolt caps on the front or rear of the outboard seat brackets is not a warrantable repair.
10095216Jan 27, 2017Engine. When servicing a 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engine, if the crankshaft pulley is removed, correct reassembly is critical to prevent potential engine failure. This includes installing a new crankshaft pulley bolt and accurately performing each stage of the crankshaft pulley bolt torque sequence. Crankshaft pulley related workshop manual (wsm) procedure and recommended tool (otc 4754 or equivalent) information have been…
10095141Jan 20, 2017Engine. Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a hard start, crank no start, runs rough and/or black exhaust smoke concern associated with block heater operation in cold ambient temperatures below -18 celsius (0 fahrenheit). Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
10095129Jan 18, 2017Engine cooling. Some 2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine and built on 1-apr-2016 and through 1-oct-2016 may exhibit white or blue smoke from the exhaust, rough idle in neutral or park at normal operating temperature or after a hot restart. The vehicle may also exhibit diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0316, p0524 and/or p06dd…
10095154Jan 10, 2017Engine. To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. The new white fluorescent dye provides a distinct white glow to identify engine oil leaks. The new white fluorescent dye requires a pure uv diagnostic inspection lamp. The white-colored…
10095148Jan 4, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles built on or before 28-nov-2016 equipped with a mechanical tailgate handle and remote control tailgate lock may exhibit a tailgate that will not open during freezing temperatures due to a frozen tailgate latch control assembly. To correct this concern install a revised tailgate latch control assembly part number fl3z-9943170-e. Refer to workshop manual section 501-14.
10094646Dec 22, 2016Equipment. Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to apple carplay and android auto. This upgrade is not currently available for those vehicles. Apple carplay and android auto are currently available only on vehicles equipped with sync 3 v2.0 or later. This upgrade for 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles will be available in 2017. The sync version can be confirmed via…
10094620Dec 12, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2015-2017 f-150 supercab vehicles may exhibit inoperative rear door lower latches during freezing temperatures. The rear door lower latches have been revised to include a water shield and the parts catalog has been updated to show the new numbers. Replace the rear door lower latches, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 501-14. For claiming, use causal part 18264a00 and applicable labor operations in…
10094615Dec 12, 2016Equipment. Some 2016 f150 vehicles equipped with sync 3 and electronic manual temperature control (emtc) may experience a condition in which the climate control features are displayed on the front display interface module (fdim) randomly and usually after starting the vehicle. The vehicle is not equipped with this feature and this is not a normal characteristic of an emtc system.
10094612Dec 9, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2016 edge with 2.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi), 2015-2016 mustang and f-150 with 5.0l engine and 2016 explorer equipped with 2.3l gtdi engine may exhibit oil leak at engine oil pressure (eop) sensor threads. It is not required to replace the sensor if it is leaking from the threads. Remove and reseal the eop sensor, refer to workshop manual (wsm), sections 303-14. Check the oil level…
10095999Nov 18, 2016Electrical system. Some 2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a floor shifter may exhibit a difficult to remove ignition key prior to pdi. Before initiating diagnosis, remove the protective shipping cover from the floor shifter and reevaluate. If the concern is not resolved, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 307-05 for normal diagnosis.
10095964Nov 18, 2016Body and structure. Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative latches on front doors and/or supercrew rear doors during freezing temperatures. Follow the tsb service procedure steps to correct the condition.
10095995Nov 17, 2016Steering. Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
10095993Nov 15, 2016Body and structure. Some 2016 f-150 with lariat sport appearance package built on 19-jan-2016 and through 10-aug-2016 may exhibit excessive paint chipping and/or peeling from the black or grey painted area of the radiator grill allowing the red base color to show through. If the concern is present follow the requirements for exterior warranty prior approval program for repair.
10095972Nov 2, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2017 f-150, 2016 mkx, 2015 edge, 2017 fusion, mkz and continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7l/3.0l engine may appear to have low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the owners guide, maintenance, engine oil check section. When checking the engine oil level after shutting off the engine wait at least 15 minutes prior to checking in order to allow the oil to drain back to…
10095960Nov 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with 2.7l gtdi engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtc p007b and/or p0096 stored in powertrain control module (pcm) memory. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
10095956Nov 2, 2016Equipment. Some 2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7l gtdi engine and built on or after 18-dec-2015 may exhibit an intermittent or inoperative air conditioning (a/c) operation. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
10091139Oct 27, 2016Equipment. Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year f-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016 model year escape, explorer, flex, fusion, mkx, mustang, police interceptor utility, taurus, and transit vehicles - electronic throttle body replacement
10090990Oct 26, 2016Equipment. Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation may exhibit a condition in which the siriusxm traffic listing is not loading but all remaining travel link features operate properly. Siriusxm traffic is only available on vehicles equipped with navigation, only in select markets and requires an active subscription to siriusxm traffic information. If siriusxm traffic will not load attempt…
10090988Oct 26, 2016Equipment. Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles may exhibit poor heater performance caused by restricted heater cores. Extensive use of the block heater may increase cooling system deposits which contribute to heater core restrictions. It is recommended to plug in the block heater for 1 2 hours before starting engine when ambient temperatures are -15 degrees c (0 degrees f) or lower.
10090975Oct 19, 2016Brakes. Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles may experience intermittent loss of throttle pedal response, illuminated wrench, hill descent, airbag, anti lock brake system(abs) and/or advanced trac warning indicators and/or p2122, p2123, p2124, p2125, p2127, p2128 and/or p2138 dtcs. This may be caused by the accelerator pedal position (app) sensor 14a005 harness being improperly routed behind the brake booster to brake pedal…
10090662Oct 10, 2016Steering. When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. If the ignition is on or the engine is running during the hook up, it can result in various warning lights being illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), no start or no crank…
10090505Oct 10, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion, mustang, mkz, mkx, navigator, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped with a 2.0l, 2.5l, 3.5l or 3.7l gasoline engine and built on or before 31-may-2016 may exhibit an intermittent loss of power and/or an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2111, p2112…
10109079Sep 30, 2016Seat belts. Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
10109068Sep 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Suspension. Some 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a vibration on acceleration or cruise that is originating from the driveshaft and/or rear axle. During preliminary inspection look for visible driveshaft damage, alignment of the axle pinion flange to driveshaft flange yellow dots, and that the rear driveshaft flange sits flat on the axle pinion flange. If no issues are found, refer to workshop manual section 205-01 to…
10109067Sep 19, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT, and Edge and 2017 Explorer, Fusion, MKZ, Super Duty, Transit Connect and Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 might exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in Transport mode. Engineering is aware of this possibility and it is considered normal due…

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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.