Model year record

2016 Ford F-350 SD

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 337 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,456,417
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-03
Owners notified
2026-01-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V337000

Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
310,203
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-13
Owners notified
2023-07-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V246000

Tires: sidewall

Component
Tires: sidewall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,288
Reported to NHTSA
2016-04-26
Owners notified
2016-05-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension8247,008 mi
Steering7638,513 mi
Engine2345,222 mi
Air bags2245,000 mi
Unknown or other2129,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1835,000 mi
Power train1621,000 mi
Wheels1210,000 mi
Electrical system1140,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel752,860 mi
Vehicle speed control687,198 mi
Back over prevention5173,293 mi
Service brakes58,000 mi
Tires532,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly3155,000 mi
Structure: body3
Visibility/wiper39,400 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2
Electronic stability control (ESC)238,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling282,800 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette198,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger: intercooler150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system152,500 mi
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system1150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline188,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1209,700 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1112,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel filter1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment151,695 mi
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system187,120 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Suspension: front1
Traction control system1120,000 mi

The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE24014Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

Fuel system, diesel

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.