2016 Ford F-350 SD: complaints, problems and recalls

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

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10837193 at NHTSA ↗

NOTHING.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10860888 at NHTSA ↗

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 …

Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10865897 at NHTSA ↗

FORD DOES NOT ALLOW THE TPMS ALERT THRESHOLD TO BE REDUCED TO REFLECT AFTERMARKET TIRE PRESSURE NEEDS. I HAVE OWNED THREE SUPERDUTIES TO DATE, A 2011, AT 2013 AND NOW A 2016. ON EACH VEHICLE I HAVE BEEN RUNNING TOYO OPENCOUNTRY A/T TIRES ON THEM, AND THE PROPER TIRE INFLATION VALUE ON THESE IS WAY BELOW WHAT THE OEM MICHELIN TIRES COME FROM THE FACTORY. THE OEM TIRES ARE SUPPOSE TO BE INFLATED TO 65 PSI IN THE FRONT AND 80 PSI IN THE REAR. THE TPMS ALERT WILL KICK ON AT A SMALL PERCENTAGE BELOW THESE VALUES. THE TOYO TIRES ON THE OTHER HAN…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10898221 at NHTSA ↗

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 …

Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10916657 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 TO 70 MILES PER HOUR YOU GET A SLIGHT SHIMMY IN THE BACK END. AS YOU PROGRESS THE SHAKE GETS WORSE. THE FORD SHOP WHERE I LIVE HAS A RUSH IN RUSH OUT WORK ETHIC, THEY DON'T LISTEN TO THE ONE PAYING THE BILLS. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL SHOPS TO FIND THE PROBLEM, NO RESULTS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10928660 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TRAIL T/A TIRES, SIZE: LT245/75R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V246000 (TIRES), BUT WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10929916 at NHTSA ↗

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.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10945404 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2016-04-26 (April 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: 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.

Reported: 2022-05-13 (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: 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.

Reported: 2025-09-03 (September 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: 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.