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2016 vs. 2017 Ford F-150: What Changed

Our records for the 2016 and 2017 Ford F-150 show 3 differences in the specifications and ratings tracked below.

A 10-speed automatic appears for 2017.

The best combined rating for the 2.7-litre six-cylinder rises from 21 to 22 mpg.

The best combined rating for the 3.5-litre six-cylinder rises from 20 to 21 mpg.

Ten campaigns cover both years. Four campaigns (air bags, engine and seats) cover the 2016 and not the 2017, while eight campaigns (air bags, electrical system, power train and others) cover the 2017 and not the 2016.

Fewer campaigns do not establish better reliability. Confirm each car's coverage and repair status by VIN.

The campaigns that separate them

Imported NHTSA recall campaigns that name one of these two model years but not the other, with their component labels. Campaigns covering both years are left out of this list.

Only the 2016

  • 16V110000 air bags
  • 16V475000 seats
  • 17V767000 seats
  • 20V098000 engine

Only the 2017

  • 17V053000 power train
  • 17V332000 seats
  • 17V529000 air bags
  • 17V599000 seats
  • 17V671000 power train
  • 18V213000 power train
  • 25V236000 service brakes
  • 26V370000 electrical system
A campaign may cover only part of a model year's production. Use the campaign number to ask an authorized dealer whether the car's VIN is included and what work remains. Our recall tool finds model-year campaigns; this guide explains the vehicle-specific check.

Side by side

2016 2017
Engines listed 2.7L V6, 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 2.7L V6, 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8
Drive types Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel types Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG 16–21 16–22
Recall campaigns 14 18
Complaints on file 1743 1116
Investigations 4 3
Complaint totals reflect different time on the road, sales and reporting. They cannot rank these years for reliability. The categories below identify symptoms to read about, not failure odds. How reporting time affects the comparison.

What owners reported, by system

2016

Other 484 (28%)
Drivetrain 366 (21%)
Brakes 310 (18%)

2017

Drivetrain 310 (28%)
Other 279 (25%)
Engine 265 (24%)

Full reports

Open each year's report to read the recall, investigation, manufacturer communication and EPA variant records on file:

2016 F-150 full report 2017 F-150 full report Every F-150 year compared

Sources and methodology