Does the 2016 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD, the most recent reported on September 3, 2025 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-350 SD?

Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (81 complaints), followed by steering (76).

How many 2016 Ford F-350 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 209 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Ford F-350 SD recalls and problems

3 recalls and 209 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD.

recalls

209

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Ford F-350 SD recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · reported September 3, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Air bags: frontal, driver clockspring/spiral cassette

NHTSA campaign 22V337000 · reported May 13, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 310,203 vehicles potentially affected

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

Tires: sidewall

NHTSA campaign 16V246000 · reported April 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · 2,288 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Suspension81
Steering76
Engine22
Air bags21
Unknown or other19
Fuel/propulsion system17
Power train17
Wheels12
Electrical system10
Fuel system, diesel6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 29, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
On 09-25-2026 I was changing the fuel filters on my truck when i noticed metal shavings in the bottom of the fuel filter. Immediatey contacted Norman's Auto & Diesel Repair and i had the truck towed to Norman's. The CP4 fuel pump was failing, they converted to the DCR fuel pump. The truck only has 71,234 miles on it…

Jul 10, 2026 · Unknown or other
The issue with truck is the rear window has a large mirror tint reflection. Causing a safety hazard when driving as the reflection leaves other drivers light blinded. Leaving a flash blindness.

May 13, 2026 · Back over prevention · 216,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera independently blanked on and off. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was completed. The failure…

Apr 22, 2026 · Power train · 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated…

Apr 12, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
The CP4 is failing, this has been a know problem on these F- series trucks for sometime now. This needs to be remedied on these vehicles. This has been known for years.

F-350 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	9	9	0	0
2014	4	7	0	0
2015	3	208	3	7
2016	3	209	5	4
2017	13	575	7	6
2018	9	205	1	5
2019	11	467	9	6

Across all years, the 2017 F-350 SD has the most complaints (575). All Ford F-350 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD, the most recent reported on September 3, 2025 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-350 SD?: Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (81 complaints), followed by steering (76).
How many 2016 Ford F-350 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 209 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 29, 2026.