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2016 Ford F-650 SD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2016 Ford F-650 SD has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-650 sd. while driving approximately 60 mph, smoke emerged from the engine compartment and the abs warning indicator illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to a car wash and water was sprayed above and under the engine. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, but .

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints
33%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-650 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A CAR WASH AND WATER WAS SPRAYED ABOVE AND UNDER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT
  • • DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-650 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A CAR WASH AND WATER WAS SPRAYED ABOVE AND UNDER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

1 complaints
17%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F650 SD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR AXLE BEGAN BOUNCING AND VIBRATING ON THE REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 625.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F650 SD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR AXLE BEGAN BOUNCING AND VIBRATING ON THE REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 625.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

1 complaints
17%
  • • DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
17%
  • • DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints
17%
  • • DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
SUSPENSION(~50K mi)
$500
TIRES(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-650 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A CAR WASH AND WATER WAS SPRAYED ABOVE AND UNDER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F650 SD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR AXLE BEGAN BOUNCING AND VIBRATING ON THE REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 625.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TIRES: DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Ford F-650 SD — Year Comparison

How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2019
8Excellent Reliability
2016
6Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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