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Ford F-350 SD 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

209Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering77 complaints

77 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V337000.

Unknown Or Other19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V572000.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V246000.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V246000Reported April 26, 2016 - 2,288 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,288 vehicles across all affected models.

22V337000Reported May 13, 2022 - 310,203 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 310,203 vehicles across all affected models.

25V572000Reported September 3, 2025 - 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,456,417 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE24014Opened May 9, 2024 - Open

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24014Opened May 9, 2024 - Open

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20167
201717
20189
201925
202026
202130
202234
202331
202414
20259
20267
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.