2016 Ford F-150 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,088 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Ford F-150, 3% of the 2,088 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Diver's side front tire when flat. I was unable to remove the lug nut with the supplied lug wrench. The 2-part lugs had swelled making the lug wrench unusable. Was able to remove the lugs with a personal tool set in the rear of the truck. Went to a Ford dealer and was advised to change my lug nuts to a solid aftermarket lug. Dealer said this is a common problem that can leave people stranded.”
NHTSA complaint #11321361, filed 2020-04, 48,000 miles“The lug nuts are in two parts and the different parts tend to separate from each other, not allowing you to remove the lug nuts to change a flat tire. I was changing the brakes on the truck so I was stationary but could not remove the tire due the lug nut.”
NHTSA complaint #11373934, filed 2020-11, 70,000 miles“Failure of integrated wheel ends (iwe) on both front wheels due to seal failures and loss of vacuum. Symptoms: grinding or groaning at low speeds with or without brakes applied. Vibration in steering wheel and brake pedal. Dealerships will initially deny problem and blmae the brakes (I.e. Dragging caliper). My truck was inspected by 3 shops to rule out the brakes and I still received a similar comment at the dealership. 1/30/19: dealership finally confirmed issue and replaced both iwes at 35090 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11175927, filed 2019-02, 35,090 miles“Luckily I was not stranded on the side of the road but having worked for Ford this is a known issue and has now happened to both of my Ford trucks. Ford makes lug nuts with aluminum casings that after 1-5 uses become swollen and making it impossible to remove lug nuts from vehicle especially in an emergency situation which could result in someone taking more time than needed on the side of the road struggling to break said lug nuts loose and will result in someone being struck by another vehicle.. This has been an ongoing issue for 10 + years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11310184, filed 2020-02, 41,036 miles“My purchased my new truck in march 2016, owned it for 22 months and it currently has 22.235 miles. The truck has never been driven off-road or exposed to road salt. While getting my tires rotated at discount tire on january 20, 2018, the manager notified me that the lugs nuts could not be removed from the vehicle due to swelling of the lug nut outer cover. The oem design is a steel core nut with a pressed chrome or aluminum cap over it. The lug nuts swell over time as water and corrosion develop between the lug nut and cover. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064756, filed 2018-01, 22,235 milesRelated service bulletins
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Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 21 | 5% |
| 2022 | 8 | 1% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 43 | 2% |
| 2017 | 44 | 3% |
| 2016 | 53 | 3% |
| 2015 | 40 | 2% |
| 2014 | 25 | 2% |
| 2013 | 39 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 1% |
| 2011 | 13 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 | 16 | 1% |
| 2004 | 21 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 1% |
| 2000 | 13 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 44 | 3% |
| 1997 | 115 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford F-150
612 complaintsBrakes
340 complaintsEngine
319 complaintsOther or unknown
256 complaintsBody and structure
199 complaintsElectrical system
190 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
144 complaintsVehicle speed control
102 complaintsFuel system
95 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
52 complaintsAir bags
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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