What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2016 Ford F-250 SD

Typical pattern

3.1% of complaints about the 2016 Ford F-250 SD came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2016 vehicle — around the middle of the 199 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is steering (117 complaints), typically at 6.8 yr or about 80,000 miles.

Complaints
450
Median age at failure
6.8 yr
Median mileage
63,000 n=184
Crash / fire / tow
5.3% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Steering
117 reports · 80,000 mi
6.8 yr
1.7%
Suspension
111 reports · 56,000 mi
6.8 yr
0%
Other
37 reports · 50,000 mi
6.3 yr
2.7%
Air bags
35 reports · 90,000 mi
7.3 yr
8.6%
Engine
26 reports · 55,739 mi
5.9 yr
15.4%
Electrical system
26 reports · 53,500 mi
6.9 yr
7.7%
Fuel / propulsion
16 reports · 37,000 mi
5.8 yr
6.2%
Wheels
15 reports · 50,000 mi
7.0 yr
6.7%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V572000 2025-09-04
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

22V337000 2022-05-13
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.

A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

20E090000 2020-12-10
Steering

Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

16V246000 2016-04-26
Tires:sidewall

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.

A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Engine 8,200 mi 10 mo in service
THE TRUCKS DIESEL ENGINE SPORADICALLY SHUDDERS/SPUTTERS/STALLS CREATING A LOSS OF POWER AND DOESN'T RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT. THE ISSUE OCCURS SPORADICALLY WHILE CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURS. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES AND IT HAS OCCURRED ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS REFLASHED THE SOFTWARE ONCE. IT IS CURRENTLY AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THE PAST 30 DAYS. THEY STATED THEY ARE REPLACING THE VALVES ON THE LEFT SIDE( HEAD) AND MAY SEND THE HEAD TO A MACHINE SHOP.
Engine 15,200 mi 11 mo in service
ENGINE RUNS ROUGH DURING EXHAUST REGEN. TYPICALLY WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 55-65, THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID WARNING APPEARS. ALMOST A MINUTE LATER THE TRUCK BEGINS TO MAKE LOUD JACK HAMMER NOISE AND LOSES POWER. FEELS VERY UNSAFE AS YOU LOSE POWER FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS.
Engine 17,000 mi 1.1 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN. AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATE 01/05/2017*CT
Fuel / propulsion 2,000 mi 9 mo in service
THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT IS NOT GUARDED. POOR DESIGN, I HAVE A FLEET OF FORD TRUCKS. I HAVE A 2010 F250 CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP, FORD HAS A FACTORY SHIELD COVERING THE EXPOSED FUEL LINES. FORD IS ALSO NOT COVERING THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO STATED THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TRUCK WITH THIS DAMAGE. FUEL WAS SPRAYING ON THE EXHAUST FOR A WHILE BEFORE IT DIED.

Other F-250 SD model years

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