The 2016 Ford F-150 belongs to the 13th generation (2015-2020), built with 3.3L V6, 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.5L EcoBoost, or 5.0L Coyote V8, with the aluminum body introduced in 2015. It takes 5W-20 full synthetic on most engines, 5W-30 on the 5.0L from 2018. Oil changes run 7,500 - 10,000 miles with the intelligent oil life monitor. This is an early year of that generation, which usually means a handful of running changes were still being made.
A 2016 Ford F-150 is 10 years old in 2026, which at an average 12,000 miles a year puts it around 120,000 miles - high mileage. Near 120,000 miles a vehicle is typically well into its second or third round of scheduled service, and unscheduled repairs start to outnumber routine maintenance. A written history is what tells you whether an item is due or already done. On that mileage estimate it is already past its 120,000-mile service, a repeat of the 60,000-mile service. The next milestone on its own schedule is 150,000 miles, roughly 2.5 years away at average use, listed as: 10R80 transmission fluid service (normal duty), Inspect water pump, Full driveline inspection.
The fault most worth knowing about on this generation is Cam phaser rattle on the 5.0L, most common past 100,000 miles. Owners also report Early 10-speed transmission harshness and shift flare, often addressed by a fluid service and a software update; and EcoBoost oil dilution in cold-climate short-trip use, which argues for shorter oil intervals. None of these are certainties on any individual vehicle - they are the patterns worth checking for when you buy or when a symptom appears.
Track your 2016 Ford F-150 service history free with the ServiceSage maintenance tracker, or compare it against other model years on the Ford F-150 maintenance schedule hub.
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Every 7,500 mi (or IOLM) | Oil & filter change - use the grade listed for your engine and model year above (it is not the same across generations: the 5.0L V8 takes 5W-20 through 2020 and 5W-30 from 2021), Tire rotation, Inspect belts, hoses, brakes, Check fluid levels |
| Every 20,000 mi | Replace cabin air filter, Inspect brake pads & rotors, Inspect suspension components, Check 4WD transfer case fluid (4WD models) |
| Every 30,000 mi | Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition, Inspect drive belts |
| Every 60,000 mi | 10R80/6R80 transmission fluid service (severe duty), Replace brake fluid, Inspect rear axle fluid (4WD) |
| Every 100,000 mi | Iridium spark plug replacement, Coolant flush & refill, Replace serpentine belt, PCV valve inspection |
| Every 150,000 mi | 10R80 transmission fluid service (normal duty), Inspect water pump, Full driveline inspection |
The table above is indexed by service interval. This is the same schedule indexed by odometer reading, for when you know your mileage and want the list. If your odometer sits between these figures, work back to the last one you passed and catch up anything skipped.
| Odometer | Service due |
|---|---|
| 30,000 mi (48,000 km) | Oil & filter change - use the grade listed for your engine and model year above (it is not the same across generations: the 5.0L V8 takes 5W-20 through 2020 and 5W-30 from 2021), Tire rotation, Inspect belts, hoses, brakes, Check fluid levels, Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition, Inspect drive belts. The every-20,000 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 20,000 and 40,000 miles. |
| 60,000 mi (97,000 km) | Oil & filter change - use the grade listed for your engine and model year above (it is not the same across generations: the 5.0L V8 takes 5W-20 through 2020 and 5W-30 from 2021), Tire rotation, Inspect belts, hoses, brakes, Check fluid levels, Replace cabin air filter, Inspect brake pads & rotors, Inspect suspension components, Check 4WD transfer case fluid (4WD models), Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition, Inspect drive belts, 10R80/6R80 transmission fluid service (severe duty), Replace brake fluid, Inspect rear axle fluid (4WD). |
| 90,000 mi (145,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. The every-20,000 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 80,000 and 100,000 miles. |
| 100,000 mi (161,000 km) | Replace cabin air filter, Inspect brake pads & rotors, Inspect suspension components, Check 4WD transfer case fluid (4WD models), Iridium spark plug replacement, Coolant flush & refill, Replace serpentine belt, PCV valve inspection. The every-7,500 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 97,500 and 105,000 miles. |
| 120,000 mi (193,000 km) | Same as the 60,000 mi service. |
| 150,000 mi (241,000 km) | Oil & filter change - use the grade listed for your engine and model year above (it is not the same across generations: the 5.0L V8 takes 5W-20 through 2020 and 5W-30 from 2021), Tire rotation, Inspect belts, hoses, brakes, Check fluid levels, Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition, Inspect drive belts, 10R80 transmission fluid service (normal duty), Inspect water pump, Full driveline inspection. The every-20,000 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 140,000 and 160,000 miles. |
| 200,000 mi (322,000 km) | Same as the 100,000 mi service. The every-7,500 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 195,000 and 202,500 miles. |
| Part | Fitment note | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcraft 5W-30 Full Synthetic XO-5W30-Q1FS (1 qt) | Ford-spec oil for EcoBoost and V8 engines | Check price on Amazon |
| Motorcraft FL-500S Oil Filter | OEM oil filter for 3.5L/2.7L EcoBoost and 5.0L V8 | Check price on Amazon |
| Motorcraft Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT105Q3LV (5 qt) | For the 6R80 six-speed. The 10R80 ten-speed (2017+) requires MERCON ULV instead - Ford warns that using any other fluid may cause transmission damage | Check price on Amazon |
| Motorcraft Orange Specialty Coolant (gallon) | Use only Ford orange coolant - do not mix | Check price on Amazon |
| Motorcraft SP-534 Iridium Spark Plugs (set of 8 for V8) | OEM iridium plugs for 5.0L Coyote V8 | Check price on Amazon |
| Motorcraft FA-1883-B7 Engine Air Filter | Fits 13th gen F-150 (2015-2020) - verify your trim | Check price on Amazon |
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| Fastener | Torque | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Lug nut | 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) | 21mm |
| Oil drain plug | 19 ft-lb | 15mm hex |
The 2016 Ford F-150 has 14 safety recalls on record with NHTSA, affecting the engine, seat belts, latches/locks/linkages (as of 2026-07-09). Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Run the live check on this page. Get reminded before recalls and services.
Maintenance keeps these away, but when the dash does light up these are the codes this vehicle throws most often - each with what it means and what the repair actually costs.