Two problems related to engine knocking noise have been reported for the 2016 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2016 F-150.
Throttle body failure: first occurred on original throttle body (oem part) in 2018. Vehicle was turned on and stationary in a parking lot. Heard a loud knocking, diagnosed at Ford dealership. Replaced original throttle body with new oem throttle bottle. Second occurrence on replacement throttle body (oem part) in June 2019. Vehicle was in motion on an interstate, wrench light came on, putting the truck in limp mode and the truck stalled. I pulled over on the side of the interstate, turned the truck off, waited several minutes and turned vehicle back on. Cleared the fault and was able to continue drive with loud knocking sound occurring like in the first instance.
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 80 mph, the check engine warning light was illuminated and there was an abnormal roaring sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to highway Ford located at 18982 johnnie b hall memorial hwy, deridder, la 70634, (337) 462-5497, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a loose electrical connector in the engine compartment that was not seated correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. Ah.