Does the 2016 Ford F-650 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD, the most recent reported on March 31, 2016 (Parking brake). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-650 SD?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (2 complaints), followed by service brakes (1).

How many 2016 Ford F-650 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Ford F-650 SD recalls and problems

3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD.

recalls

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-650 SD recalls

Parking brake

NHTSA campaign 16V182000 · reported March 31, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · 4,654 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to November 30, 2015. The clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
The risk: If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable connector clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S15.

Service brakes, air: supply, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 15V858000 · reported December 22, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · 302 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with rear air suspension. In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving.
The risk: A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S38.

Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl) · Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 15V789000 · reported November 24, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · 13 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the PRNDM placed in "P", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded.
The risk: If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35.

Most reported problems

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

Engine2
Service brakes1
Steering1
Suspension1
Tires1

What owners report

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

Jan 9, 2020 · Engine · 34,170 miles
DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44

Mar 31, 2017 · Suspension · 625 miles
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.

Sep 30, 2016 · Engine · 18,000 miles
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 THE FAILURE COULD…

F-650 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2013	1	0
2015	4	1
2016	3	3
2018	5	0
2019	0	4

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Questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-650 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD, the most recent reported on March 31, 2016 (Parking brake). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-650 SD?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (2 complaints), followed by service brakes (1).
How many 2016 Ford F-650 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 9, 2020.