2016 Ford F-150 vs 2016 Ram 1500

On the public data alone the 1500 edges it 3–2.

2016 Ford F-150

The 2016 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYL…

2016 Ram 1500

The 2016 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel pickup truck with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 HFE 2WD, is EPA-ra…

	2016 Ford F-150	2016 Ram 1500
Segment	Pickup truck	Pickup truck
Powertrains	Gas	Gas, Diesel
Best combined mpg	21	24
Safety Signal	35	35
NHTSA recalls	13	16
Critical recalls	4	1
Owner complaints	2,037	1,534
NHTSA overall stars	5	4

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

F-150

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Power Train

26S28

1,392,935 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.RiskUnexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V237000reported Apr 14, 2026Ford Motor Company

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

22S11

195,864 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.RiskA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

NHTSA campaign 22V150000reported Mar 11, 2022Ford Motor Company

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

20S31

292,311 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.RiskA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

NHTSA campaign 20V332000reported Jun 8, 2020Ford Motor Company

1500

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Air Bags

05C, 09C, 10C

6,066 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.RiskAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.FixDealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

NHTSA campaign 25V010000reported Jan 16, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Engine And Engine Cooling

66A

80,629 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.RiskAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an exp

NHTSA campaign 23V411000reported Jun 8, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Fuel System, Diesel

Z46

138,645 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.RiskFuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is

NHTSA campaign 22V406000reported Jun 9, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)