2016 Ford F-450Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford F-450, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ford F-450 has problems

4 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
Engine10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

2016 Ford F-450 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other F-450 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-450 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What F-450 owners report

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

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. An unknown engine-related message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and…
Complaint 11683846 · Aug 29, 2025 · 66,000 miles

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