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2016 Ford F-350 Sd

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most F-350 Sd years

Owner complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350 Sd are substantially higher than the model-year median of 73.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

117 reports with mileage · 91 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 81 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 76 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports4 fire reports5 injury reports

Engine complaints

22 reports
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3,500 miles · Oct 17, 2016
Engine

WHEN 2016 F-350 SD PULLING 18000 LB CAMPER ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY RUNNING 65-70 MPH GOES INTO EXHAUST CLEANING MODE, THE VEHICLE SPEED DROPS TO APPROX 45MPH IN SHORT DISTANCE. VEHICLE IS ACTING LIKE LIMP MODE. NO CODES ARE PRESENT. WHEN EXHAUST CLEANING MODE CLEARS, VEHICLE RESUMES NORMAL SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAS…

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WHEN 2016 F-350 SD PULLING 18000 LB CAMPER ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY RUNNING 65-70 MPH GOES INTO EXHAUST CLEANING MODE, THE VEHICLE SPEED DROPS TO APPROX 45MPH IN SHORT DISTANCE. VEHICLE IS ACTING LIKE LIMP MODE. NO CODES ARE PRESENT. WHEN EXHAUST CLEANING MODE CLEARS, VEHICLE RESUMES NORMAL SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH. FORD TELLS ME THIS IS NORMAL. FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD WHEN SPEED SUDDENLY DROPS ~30 MPH WITH CHANCE OF REAR END COLLISION. THIS PROBLEM HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN PULLING 18000 LB CAMPER. HAVE NOT SEEN PROBLEM WITH NO LOAD.

NHTSA ODI #10916657

7,000 miles · May 19, 2016
EnginePower Train

WHEN THE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE GOES IN TO REGENERATION FOR THE EMISSION SYSTEM THE ENGINE SOMETIMES SHUDDERS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE VALVES RATTLE AND THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND TRUCK SLOWS. SEEMS TO BE MOSTLY WHEN THE TRUCK IS IN A SLIGHT PULL UP A GRADE. BUT, IT HAS DONE IT ON FLAT GROUND. THIS CONDITION IS VERY DANG…

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WHEN THE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE GOES IN TO REGENERATION FOR THE EMISSION SYSTEM THE ENGINE SOMETIMES SHUDDERS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE VALVES RATTLE AND THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND TRUCK SLOWS. SEEMS TO BE MOSTLY WHEN THE TRUCK IS IN A SLIGHT PULL UP A GRADE. BUT, IT HAS DONE IT ON FLAT GROUND. THIS CONDITION IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WIDE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE FORD 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS COMMON WITH THESE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES AND A FIX WAS COMING BUT IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS AND NO FIX IN SITE. MY TRUCK IS A 2016 WITH ONLY 10,000 MILES. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM AND WON'T FIX IT. THE TRUCK IS AT WOODY ANDERSON FORD IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA IN THEIR TRUCK SHOP. THEIR TRUCK SHOP SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME OF THE PROBLEM WHEN I REPORTED WHAT THE TRUCK WAS DOING. FORD ACTUALLY HAS A TSB FOR FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE, BUT THEY HAVE NO DESIRE TO CORRECT THE PROGRAMMING. IT IS BAD AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURT.

NHTSA ODI #10865897

Official recalls

3

25V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Sep 3, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

22V337000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette

May 13, 2022

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.

16V246000 · Tires:sidewall

Apr 26, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE24014 · Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

Opened May 9, 2024 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Fuel System, Diesel

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.