2016 Ford F-350 SD
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Ford F-350 SD has 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 26. The most common issue is steering problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: 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 a. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year.
26
Total Complaints
4
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
STEERING
6 complaints- • 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 A
- • I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 101 AND HIT A BUMP GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THERE WERE 4 ADULT MALES IN THE TRUCK. AFTER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING "VIOLENTLY." EVERYONE IN THE TRUCK WAS SCARED. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN. WHEN THE TRUCK G
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT DRASTICALLY WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CRASHED INTO SOME CONCRETE, AND THEN SPED ACROSS THE ROAD IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF TWO LANE T
“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 A”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (4)
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Ford F-350 SD
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ford F-350 SD Service Intervals
IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2016 F-350 SD, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 26 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: 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 A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TIRES: 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 NO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SUSPENSION: I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 101 AND HIT A BUMP GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THERE WERE 4 ADULT MALES IN THE TRUCK. AFTER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING "VIOLENTLY." EVERYONE IN THE TRUCK WAS SCARED. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN. WHEN THE TRUCK G
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford F-350 SD — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 4
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 26
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