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2016 Ford F-250 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 291 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the F-250 SD median · #9 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 21%Owner complaints29117 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ford F-250 SD has problems

291 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering1182
Suspension1120
Air bags352
Engine273
Electrical system252
Fuel/propulsion system182
Wheels161
Power train141
Fuel system, diesel100
12 other systems433

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2016 Ford F-250 SD recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

21%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles · 307,410 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

47%repaired · 2026 Q1

Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Recall 22V-337 · May 13, 2022 · 310,203 vehicles · 145,353 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2017 Q3

Tires: sidewall

Recall 16V-246 · Apr 26, 2016 · 2,288 vehicles · 1,918 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

80kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 44 steering complaints. 66% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 46% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
3under 30k miles29under 100k miles15100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other F-250 SD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 SD median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 Ford F-250 SD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakPE24014 · still open
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In owners' words

What F-250 SD owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I was driving my truck on a highway in [XXX]. I was going 70 MPH when we crossed over a bridge. The pavement was lower than the bridge cement. that cause the truck to have a slight bump when crossing over it. That cause the entire truck to begin a violent shaking (death wobble). it was very hard to…
Complaint 11766410 · Sep 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle went into the death wobble and started shaking violently. The contact pulled off the roadway and parked the vehicle. The failure was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
Complaint 11750297 · Jul 14, 2026 · 127,000 miles
A Ford Dealer came on a mobile call the replace the Clock spring in the steering wheel. It was an recall NHTSA # 22V337 ------- Manufactures # 22S35 They replaced it and now nothing works on my steering wheel. Dealer came to pick up my truck and take it to the Dealership. Has not been repaired yet.
Complaint 11747897 · Jul 2, 2026

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