2.5% of complaints about the 2016 Ford F-350 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 6.0 yr in service. The most-reported system is suspension (81 complaints), typically at 6.0 yr or about 49,000 miles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FRACTURED METAL FRAGMENT IN THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX CLOGGED THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE FAILURE CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. ..UPDATED 06/28/16 *BF UPDATED 06/14/18*JB
VEHICLE BOUNCES VERY DANGEROUSLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE INTO OTHER LANE. POT HOLES SHAKE VEHICLE INTO OTHER LANES. BRAKES DO NOT HOLD WELL DURING SHAKING. MYSELF INSIDE SHAKE VERY HEAVILY AS WELL FEELING LIKE A BOBBLE HEAD. STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT WHILE SHAKING. IT IS SO BAD SPEAKING IS DIFFICULT DURING THE SHAKE. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 55MPH. THIS OCCURS MOST ON HIGHWAYS BUT ALSO ON CITY STREETS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 68 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY MADE A SUDDEN SHARP LEFT TURN. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE FRONT END WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,600.
I EXPERIENCED DEATH WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70MPH AFTER HITTING A ROUGH PATCH OF STRAIGHT ROAD ON THE HIGHWAY. EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY SHAKING! I ENDED UP IN THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE TRUCK UNTIL I GOT TO A NEAR COMPLETE STOP. THERE WAS A TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. MIRACULOUSLY AVOIDED A WRECK ON THE HIGHWAY.