2016 Ford F-250 SD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2016 Ford F-250 SD has 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is suspension problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: i was driving down the highway and all of a sudden twice within 10 miles of each other my truck started violently shaking alost sending me into another lane and losing control. had to slow down almost to a stop before it would quit. *tr. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

27%

• I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN TWICE WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER MY TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING ALOST SENDING ME INTO ANOTHER LANE AND LOSING CONTROL. HAD TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP BEFORE IT WOULD QUIT. *TR
• VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SEVERE BOUNCE BETWEEN 70-75 MPH. FORD HAS CONFIRMED ISSUE AND HAS STATED IT IS A "CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE". ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO DEALER AND FORD AT TIME OF PURCHASE. BOUNCE IS VERY PRONOUNCED AND VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE DURING OPERATION.
• AT 82000 MILES HAD A SHIMMING IN THE FRONT END OCCUR. WAS NOT ALWAYS PRESENT WHILE DRIVING BUT AT TIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD START SHAKING MAKING IT HARD TO MAINTAIN IN THE ROAD.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN TWICE WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER MY TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING ALOST SENDING ME INTO ANOTHER LANE AND LOSING CONTROL. HAD TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP BEFORE IT WOULD QUIT. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

20%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED DARK GRAY SMOKE BILLOWING OUT THE WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND NOTICED THE SEATS WERE ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND NOTICED WIRES IN TH
• I BOUGHT A NEW F250 SD 6.7L IN 2016. IT HAS 53,000M ON IT. JAN 2019 REDUCTANT HEATER FAILED, FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR IT. FORTUNATELY MY EXT WARRANTY DID AFTER $100 DEDUCTABLE. FEB 2019 MY TRUCK WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS IT GAVE THE DASH WARNING : CHIMING SOUND, NO OIL PRESSURE, HIGH TEMP, SERVICE
• BACKUP CAMERA AND BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERABLE/INTERMITTENT DUE TO WATER IN ORIGINAL FORD WIRING HARNESS PIGTAILS, LOCATED ON UNDERSIDE EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE. WARRANTY SHOWS ALL WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS AS COVERED. SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY PURCHASED FORD PREMIUM ESP WARRANTY UP TO 100,000 MI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED DARK GRAY SMOKE BILLOWING OUT THE WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND NOTICED THE SEATS WERE ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND NOTICED WIRES IN TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

2 complaints

13%

• THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING BADLY TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO DO WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION TO STEERING WHEEL SHAKE, BOTH FRONT WHEELS ARE WOBBLING AND THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE.
• AT 82000 MILES HAD A SHIMMING IN THE FRONT END OCCUR. WAS NOT ALWAYS PRESENT WHILE DRIVING BUT AT TIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD START SHAKING MAKING IT HARD TO MAINTAIN IN THE ROAD.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING BADLY TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO DO WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION TO STEERING WHEEL SHAKE, BOTH FRONT WHEELS ARE WOBBLING AND THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

1 complaints

• I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN TWICE WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER MY TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING ALOST SENDING ME INTO ANOTHER LANE AND LOSING CONTROL. HAD TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP BEFORE IT WOULD QUIT. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints

• I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN TWICE WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER MY TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING ALOST SENDING ME INTO ANOTHER LANE AND LOSING CONTROL. HAD TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP BEFORE IT WOULD QUIT. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 15 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SUSPENSION: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN TWICE WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER MY TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING ALOST SENDING ME INTO ANOTHER LANE AND LOSING CONTROL. HAD TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP BEFORE IT WOULD QUIT. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED DARK GRAY SMOKE BILLOWING OUT THE WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND NOTICED THE SEATS WERE ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND NOTICED WIRES IN TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING BADLY TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR NEEDS TO BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO DO WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION TO STEERING WHEEL SHAKE, BOTH FRONT WHEELS ARE WOBBLING AND THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN TWICE WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH OTHER MY TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING ALOST SENDING ME INTO ANOTHER LANE AND LOSING CONTROL. HAD TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP BEFORE IT WOULD QUIT. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)