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2016 Ford F-150: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2016 Ford F-150 is the addition of the Limited, a new luxury trim at the top of the range. This is otherwise a light update, with SYNC 3 and Pro Trailer Backup Assist as the other notable additions.
About the 2016 Ford F-150
13th generation (2015-2020), second model year after the 2015 redesign
Ford positioned the 2016 F-150 as a full-size pickup spanning basic job-site duty, family transportation, towing and luxury-truck use. Its core differentiators were an aluminum-alloy body over a fully boxed steel frame, strong payload and towing capability, four gasoline engine families, and an unusually broad range of cab, bed and comfort levels. Ford’s messaging emphasized a truck that was tough, smart and capable without limiting it to one type of owner.
The 2016 range runs from the straightforward XL work truck to several distinctly upscale versions. Lariat adds heated and cooled leather front seats, King Ranch uses Western-themed leather and wood trim, and Platinum emphasizes massaging seats and contemporary luxury. The new Limited sits above them with a twin-turbo V6, massaging front seats, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and a twin-panel moonroof.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The Limited joined the range as the highest-content luxury trim. Its standard equipment included a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, massaging front seats, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and a twin-panel moonroof.
Tech
SYNC 3 replaced MyFord Touch on F-150s fitted with the 8-inch touchscreen. Pro Trailer Backup Assist also debuted to make reversing with a trailer easier.
2016 Ford F-150 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 2.7L / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6. EcoBoost, TT, 2.7L / V6. EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 2.7L / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter / V6. EcoBoost, TT, 2.7L / V6. EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | V6. EcoBoost, TT, 2.7L / V6. EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 2.7L / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd / Auto, 6-Spd SelShft | Automatic, 6-Spd / Auto, 6-Spd SelShft | Automatic, 6-Spd / Auto, 6-Spd SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd SelShft / Automatic, 6-Spd | Auto, 6-Spd SelShft / Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 15–19 mpg | 15–19 mpg | 15–19 mpg | 17 mpg | 15–17 mpg | 15–17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22–26 mpg | 21–26 mpg | 22–26 mpg | 24 mpg | 22–24 mpg | 22–24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 253–385 hp | 253–385 hp | 325–385 hp | 365 hp | 365–385 hp | 365–385 hp |
| Torque | 253–420 lb-ft | 253–420 lb-ft | 375–420 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 387–420 lb-ft | 387–420 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 11100–12200 lb | 11100–12200 lb | 12200 lb | 12200 lb | 12200 lb | 12200 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5–43.6 in | 33.5–43.6 in | 33.5–43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 3–6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Cruise Control | ||||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||||
| Inflatable Seat Belts | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Parental Control System | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Memory Pedals | ||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | ||||||
| Power Locks | ||||||
| Power Windows | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest difference between the 2016 and 2015 Ford F-150?
The biggest difference is the new Limited trim, which became the most luxurious F-150 for 2016. Trucks with the 8-inch touchscreen also switched from MyFord Touch to the simpler, quicker SYNC 3 system, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist debuted.
Was the 2016 Ford F-150 redesigned?
No, the 2016 Ford F-150 was not redesigned. It was the second model year of the 13th generation introduced for 2015, with no major changes to the body structure, frame or suspension.
What changed about the 2016 F-150 touchscreen system?
SYNC 3 replaced MyFord Touch in 2016 F-150s equipped with the 8-inch touchscreen. The change brought a quicker, simpler interface, but it did not apply to every trim.
What makes the 2016 F-150 Limited different?
The 2016 F-150 Limited is the range-topping luxury trim. It pairs a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with massaging front seats, a 360-degree camera, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, premium audio and a twin-panel moonroof.
Did the 2016 Ford F-150 receive new engines or transmissions?
No broad engine or transmission change was made for 2016. The new Limited used the existing 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with a six-speed automatic, while the rest of the range carried on without a lineup-wide powertrain overhaul.
2016 Ford F-150 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Ford F-150.
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2016 Ford F-150
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“I absolutely love my 2016 F-150. I have almost had it a year and it runs like brand new.”
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