2016 Ford F150 review
Ford F150 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Great variety of engine options
- Impressive towing capacity
- Great top-level luxury trims
Cons
- Ride can be stiff depending on trim
- Predates Apple and Android integration
- Complicated trim, engine, cab, and bed combinations
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
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Do-it-all truck
Start your 2016 F-150 journey with a standard 3.5L V6, or if you need more powerful optional engines, you'll find a turbocharged 2.7L V6, a 5.0L V8, and a turbocharged 3.5L V6, each getting progressively more powerful. Depending on your space requirements, you can opt for the three-seat Regular Cab or six-passenger SuperCab, and SuperCrew body styles. Additionally, there are three cargo bed lengths ranging from 5.5 feet, 6.5 feet, and up to eight feet. Ford offers six trim levels, including XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and (new for 2016) the top-spec Limited.
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What is new for the 2016 Ford F150?
- The F150 is available in a variety of new trims, including the Limited and Shelby.
- F150 trims have been upgraded with Sunroof(s), Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Panoramic Sunroof, Seat Massagers, Supercharged Engine, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
- Alternative Fuel features are now available as options on select trims.
- The XL trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Ford F150
1. Great Engines
No matter what power level you are looking for, the 2016 F-150 has you covered. Start with a 3.5L V6 with 283 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. Optional engines include a turbocharged 2.7L V6 that produces 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque. Power and towing capability increase with the optional 5.0-liter V8 engine, rated at 385 horsepower and 387 lb-ft, or a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 gets a robust 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.
3. Entry level trims
Check out the F-150 XLT, and you'll find a great mix of standard exterior features such as automatic headlights, power mirrors and windows, 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, and chrome exterior trim. Interior upgrades include extra interior storage, Bluetooth® phone and audio connectivity, and USB and auxiliary audio input jacks for the sound system.
2. Impressive towing capacity
The base V6 delivers a solid 7,600 pounds of towing capacity. That number jumps to 8,500 with the 2.7L V6, both when properly equipped. If you need to haul a heavier weekend load, the 5.0L V8 can tow up to 11,100 pounds, while the turbo 3.5L V6 can pull up to 12,200 pounds, also both when properly equipped.
4. Options list
Take a look through our listings, and you might come across the 301A package. The XLT trim adds useful features like heated mirrors, a rear window defroster, a Class IV trailer hitch, an eight-way power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear under-seat storage, and a rearview camera. The Luxury Option Group 302A package adds things like a remote engine start, a power-sliding rear window, LED bed lighting, rear parking sensors, heated 10-way power-adjustable front seats, 110-volt household-style power outlets, and a larger eight-inch central touchscreen display.
5. Luxurious interiors
The 2016 lineup features the dynamic duo of the King Ranch and Platinum models. They have a ton of previously noted features, plus higher-grade interior materials. New for 2016 is the top-spec F-150 Limited trim that gets just about everything plus larger 22-inch wheels, unique trim details, and many of the aforementioned convenience options as standard.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.6 out of 5
37 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 28 |
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| 4 Stars | 5 |
| 3 Stars | 4 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Ford F150 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford F150 8th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Ford F150Ford F150 features and specs
XL 2WD 2D Regular Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Alloy Wheels
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Long Bed
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sync System
- Tow Hitch
- Vinyl Seats
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.7L
Horsepower
325
Torque (ft-lbs)
375
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
23
Wheelbase
141"
Overall length
227.9"
Width
79.9"
Height
75.1"
Leg room
F 43.9"
Head room
F 40.8"
Front tires
P245/70SR17
Rear tires
P245/70SR17
Seating capacity
3
Max towing capacity
500/5000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Ford F150 FAQ
The 2016 Ford F150 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- XL: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- XLT: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Limited: 17 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Lariat: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Lariat: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- King Ranch: 17 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Platinum: 17 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
The Ford F150 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Ford F150 as 7 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
The 2016 Ford F150 has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Ford F150, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Ford F150 Reviews.
The 2016 Ford F150 has a maximum towing capacity of between 5000 and 10400 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Ford F150:
- Limited
- Shelby
- Automated Parking
- Seat Massagers
- Automated Cruise Control
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