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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTFX1EF1GFC19873 · Checked Oct 31, 2026
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1FTFX1EF1GF•••••• 2016 Ford F-150

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford F-150 build (3 vs 1).

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91on the model
67builds in total
Most reported Power Train 3

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Power Train Aug 2026
Ford recently did a software update for a unexpected downshift recall that had previously happened to me while doing 60 miles an hour in my vehicle downshifted into first gear in my truck went sideways because the rear end locked up. Drove my vehicle home and took it out today…
Power Train Jul 2026
My truck at 45 mph suddenly downshifted to first gear. It locked my tires causing me to fish tail. Luckily I lost control beside a shoulder and not into a ditch or another vehicle. I was near my home and turned onto a country road and was able to drive 20 mph or less to get it…
Power Train Mar 2026
My truck is equipped with a 6R 80 transmission and as I was pulling off an offramp onto interstate 295 my transmission shifted into first gear and my truck skidded and came to a stop sideways with oncoming, traffic, barely avoiding me. The rear end of my truck literally locked up

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTFX1EF1GFC19873 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.