2016 Ford F-150 — Used Buying Guide
10 years old · used value range $8,976 – $13,579 · max towing 14,000 lb · max payload 3,325 lb
The 2016 F-150 at a glance
The 2016 Ford F-150 is a 10-year-old used pickup that originally listed at approximately $52,000 for a base configuration. After 10 years of ownership-cycle depreciation, fair market value for typical-mileage examples lands between $8,976 and $13,579, with low-mileage clean-title trucks pushing toward the upper bound and higher-mileage or salvage-history trucks anchoring the lower bound.
The F-150 at this model year was built on the Ford light-duty platform and offered in regular, extended, and crew cab body styles. Maximum trailer towing capability for this year is 14,000 lb when properly equipped (typically requires the optional max tow package and the right axle ratio); maximum payload is 3,325 lb in the lightest cab/bed/drivetrain combination.
Available engines for 2016
| Powertrain | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (365 hp / 420 lb-ft) |
| Powertrain | 5.0L Coyote V8 (360 hp / 380 lb-ft) |
| Powertrain | 3.7L V6 (302 hp / 278 lb-ft) |
| Powertrain | 6.2L V8 (411 hp / 434 lb-ft) |
Configuration options
| Cab options | Crew Cab · Extended Cab · Regular Cab |
| Bed options | 5'7" Short · 6'5" Standard · 8'0" Long |
| Available trims | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited, STX, Tremor, Raptor |
| Max towing capacity | 14,000 lb (properly equipped) |
| Max payload capacity | 3,325 lb |
EPA fuel economy ranges for this model year
| Powertrain class | City mpg | Highway mpg |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline V6 | 17 | 26 |
| Gasoline V8 | 17 | 22 |
| Diesel | 25 | 27 |
Common issues for the 2016 F-150
- Cam phaser rattle on early 5.0L Coyote engines
- EcoBoost intercooler condensation in stop-and-go climates
- Driver airbag recall on 2015–2017 trucks
- 10-speed transmission shudder under light throttle on 2017–2018 builds
- Aluminum body panel repair costs higher than steel-body competitors
Service history matters more on this model year than mileage alone. A 2016 F-150 with documented oil changes, transmission services performed at the recommended interval, and any open recalls completed is worth meaningfully more than an undocumented truck of the same mileage. Ask the seller for the maintenance binder; if it does not exist, ask the local Ford dealership to pull the VIN history before you commit to a price.
2016 F-150 listings on TruckLot
| Trim & Body | Miles | Price | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat Extended Cab |
147,413 mi | $11,162 | Jackson, Mississippi |
| XLT Regular Cab |
161,489 mi | $13,119 | Memphis, Tennessee |
| XLT Extended Cab |
114,836 mi | $12,889 | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Limited Extended Cab |
84,736 mi | $11,393 | Rockford, Illinois |
Should you buy a 2016 F-150 right now?
The honest answer depends on three variables: how the truck was used, what powertrain it has, and what comparable competitors are listed for in your state. A 2016 F-150 with a clean service history, the volume powertrain (avoid first-year-of-production engines unless you have done your homework), and a price near the middle of the $8,976–$13,579 range is usually a sound buy.
If you are cross-shopping the same model year against competitors, our comparison guides work through the trade-offs with real numbers. Diesel premium, towing differences, payload differences, and depreciation curves are all spelled out so you can decide whether the $3,000–$8,000 difference between similar trucks is justified for your use case.