KnownCarProblems2016 Ford F-350 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the suspension (39% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles). It is 4th of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2016 Ford F-350 SD problems
Suspension
81 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Currently filed a claim about "death wobble" nd I took the vehicle in and got it "fixed" at a dealership under warranty. I have 47k miles on my truck and even after getting it fixed, I hit a repaired pothole on the highway and got death wobble again at 70 MPH. At that speed, there was about 30-45 seconds where you…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford f-350. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would rumble and shake while driving at various speeds without warning. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was a blowout of the passengerâs side front tire which caused damage to the passengerâs side front…
Steering
76 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the front end began to shake violently and the steering wheel was shaking upon driving over a few minor bumps in road. I immediately slowed and pulled to the shoulder. Upon slowing, the shaking subsided. No visible signs of anything wrong with tires or suspension.
Hit a bump at 55 MPH on highway and the front end began to violently wobble/shimmy. Vehicle is uncontrollable until slowing to minimal speed. Vehicle was taken to the dealership at 38k miles and told there was nothing wrong, keep tire pressure monitored constantly. Monitored pressure and vehicle began repeating this…
Fuel system
27 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, delivery, fuel filter.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford f-350. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after adding diesel particulate filter fluid in the vehicle, the message that the vehicle was low on fluid was displayed, and the vehicle would unintendedly decelerate to under 50 MPH.…
The reductant heater recall needs to extend to at least my 2016 truck. They have had excessive failures. My last truck was included in the recall (warranty extension-program 18m01). This recall was given in 2018 and they should have included more than just 2012 to 2015.
Engine
25 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) reductant heater needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator kept flashing. Bill utter Ford (4901 s interstate 35 e, denton, tx 76210, ([phone]) diagnosed that the reductant heater and sender assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the part and stated that the vehicle…
Air bags
21 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford f-350. The contact stated that the instrument panel occasionally went black intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the failure was related to the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 22v337000 (air bags) however, the part was not available. The…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford f-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v337000 (air bags), and the vehicle was repaired under recall. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the contact became aware that none of the buttons on the steering wheel were functioning, including the horn. The vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
2016 Ford f350 entire rear window exploded upon entering vehicle and shutting door (door was shut normally, not slammed). Shattered glass landed in bed of truck with a few shards landing in the backseat of the extended cab. There was no reason why the rear window should have exploded. Temperature / weather was a clear…
I experienced death wobble while driving approximately 70mph after hitting a rough patch of straight road on the highway. Extremely violently shaking! I ended up in the shoulder of the road. I could not control the truck until I got to a near complete stop. There was a total loss of control. Miraculously avoided a…
Transmission
17 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 25,500 miles. Parts named most often: axle assembly.
October 8, 2018 at 3:45 pm heading north bound on US highway 55 at mile marker 191.8 towing a fifth wheel rv, hit rough pavement which caused uncontrollable oscillation of the steering wheel and violent shaking of the entire vehicle. You must slow the vehicle to under under 10 miles an hour to regain control. This…
Uncontrollable steering after driving over expansion joints on the highways or rough roads or streets. Once you drive over these areas, the steering wheel begins to violently shake to the left then the right. The truck is shaking violently and makes it difficult to control the vehicle. You must slow down to almost a…
Wheels and tires
16 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford f-350. While traveling 55 MPH, the steering wheel began to vibrate. Initially, the contact thought there was a flat tire. After pulling the vehicle over to the shoulder of the highway, the contact observed the vehicle and did not see a flat tire. The contact proceeded to drive on the…
Purchased new federal 35-12.5r20 couragia mt tire, wheels TPMS mounted and balanced installed on 2016 f-350 with 19340 miles at first we had a lot of trouble with the TPMS the dealer said that they sometimes don't work and to just ignore the light. I knew that was wrong and kept checking tire pressure at 65 psi tires…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Ford F-350 SD recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: sidewall
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Sogefi secondary diesel fuel filter leak
Summary
The office of defect investigations (odi) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (my) 2015-2021 ford motor company (ford) f-250, 350, 450, and 550 super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. Odi has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, ford, and the filter manufacturer, allevard sogefi USA (sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 bar, while the second
Questions about the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-350 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (81 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); steering (76 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); fuel system (27 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-350 SD have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 3, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Ford F-350 SD?
- It is 4th of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints, with 209 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.