Illustration2016 TRUCK WITH LESS THAN 27K MILES ON IT HAS A ENGINE CODE P20BA REDUCTANT HEATER A CONTROL CIRCUIT. SEEMS EXTREMELY SHORT LIFE FOR AN IMPORTANT EMISSION CONTROL ELEMENT.
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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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all F-350 Sd years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
230–25K
3725–50K
2550–75K
1475–100K
11100–150K
7150K+
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
Unknown Or Other complaints
19 reportsFAILURE OF THE DEF TANK HEATER PART NUMBER 5J225, PART OF THE EMISSION - EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE BACKUP CAMERA WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND/OR IS DISTORTED. I HAD THE VEHICLE IN UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NEVER DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. NOW I HEAR THERE IS A RECALL ON 2020 FORD TRUCKS. THE NEWS COVERAGE OF THE RECA, 2016.LL DESCRIBES EXACTLY WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE IS WAS N…
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THE BACKUP CAMERA WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND/OR IS DISTORTED. I HAD THE VEHICLE IN UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NEVER DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. NOW I HEAR THERE IS A RECALL ON 2020 FORD TRUCKS. THE NEWS COVERAGE OF THE RECA, 2016.LL DESCRIBES EXACTLY WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE IS WAS NEW. I AM WRITING IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET THE RECALL EXPANDED TO MY 2016 FORD F350. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BRAND NEW. I TOOK DELIVERY ON MAY
SEVERAL EVENTS DURING ACCELERATION AFTER SLOWING (AS FOR A LIGHT THAT TURNED GREEN WHILE APPROACHING) THE ENGINE GOES TO FULL THROTTLE (MORE POWER THAN NORMALLY AVAILABLE) AND IT REQUIRES FULL HARD BRAKING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, AFTER AN AUDIBLE "POP" IT RESPONDS. THE HAND BOOK ADDRESSES THIS BRIEFLY, THE DEALER GIVES …
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SEVERAL EVENTS DURING ACCELERATION AFTER SLOWING (AS FOR A LIGHT THAT TURNED GREEN WHILE APPROACHING) THE ENGINE GOES TO FULL THROTTLE (MORE POWER THAN NORMALLY AVAILABLE) AND IT REQUIRES FULL HARD BRAKING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, AFTER AN AUDIBLE "POP" IT RESPONDS. THE HAND BOOK ADDRESSES THIS BRIEFLY, THE DEALER GIVES NO ANSWERS AND STATES THE VEHICLE IS SAFE. THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE FROM A FLOOR MAT ( THIS WOULD ONLY RESTRICT THE PEDAL GOING FULL ANYWAY). I HAVE CREDIBLE WITNESS TO THIS EVENT AND OTHER BACKGROUND IS THIS ENGINE WAS REBUILT BY FORD AFTER SEIZING UP AT 7900 MILES AND HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS SINCE INCLUDING FUEL SYSTEM AND AT LEAST 7 CAB REMOVALS.
THE REDUCTANT HEATER RECALL NEEDS TO EXTEND TO AT LEAST MY 2016 TRUCK. THEY HAVE HAD EXCESSIVE FAILURES. MY LAST TRUCK WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (WARRANTY EXTENSION-PROGRAM 18M01). THIS RECALL WAS GIVEN IN 2018 AND THEY SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED MORE THAN JUST 2012 TO 2015.
WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED IS BETWEEN 40-45 MPH THE VEHICLE HAS A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED AND HAVE THE LIFETIME BALANCE/ROTATION AND ALIGNMENT WITH FIRESTONE. I HAVE ALSO TAKEN IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. CONTINUES TO DO THIS SINCE I'VE OWNED IT, BOUGHT USED FROM C…
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WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED IS BETWEEN 40-45 MPH THE VEHICLE HAS A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED AND HAVE THE LIFETIME BALANCE/ROTATION AND ALIGNMENT WITH FIRESTONE. I HAVE ALSO TAKEN IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. CONTINUES TO DO THIS SINCE I'VE OWNED IT, BOUGHT USED FROM CARMAX.
2016 FORD F350 ENTIRE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED UPON ENTERING VEHICLE AND SHUTTING DOOR (DOOR WAS SHUT NORMALLY, NOT SLAMMED). SHATTERED GLASS LANDED IN BED OF TRUCK WITH A FEW SHARDS LANDING IN THE BACKSEAT OF THE EXTENDED CAB. THERE WAS NO REASON WHY THE REAR WINDOW SHOULD HAVE EXPLODED. TEMPERATURE / WEATHER WAS A CLEAR DAY APP…
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2016 FORD F350 ENTIRE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED UPON ENTERING VEHICLE AND SHUTTING DOOR (DOOR WAS SHUT NORMALLY, NOT SLAMMED). SHATTERED GLASS LANDED IN BED OF TRUCK WITH A FEW SHARDS LANDING IN THE BACKSEAT OF THE EXTENDED CAB. THERE WAS NO REASON WHY THE REAR WINDOW SHOULD HAVE EXPLODED. TEMPERATURE / WEATHER WAS A CLEAR DAY APPROXIMATLY 69 DEGREES.
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 …
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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.
NOTHING.
Official recalls
325V572000 · 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
1PE24014 · 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.