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2016 Ford F-650 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford F-650 SD, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-789 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 77%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage26kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ford F-650 SD has problems

3 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
Engine20
Service brakes10
Steering10
Suspension10
Tires10

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

3 recalls

2016 Ford F-650 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.

82%repaired · 2017 Q3

Parking brake

Recall 16V-182 · Mar 31, 2016 · 4,654 vehicles · 3,824 repaired

Risk. If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2017 Q2

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 15V-858 · Dec 22, 2015 · 302 vehicles · 244 repaired

Risk. A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2017 Q2

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 15V-789 · Nov 24, 2015 · 13 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, 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.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other F-650 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-650 SD median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'15'16'18'19'21'23'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F-650 SD owners report

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

DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB
Complaint 11298115 · Jan 9, 2020 · 34,170 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…
Complaint 10910779 · Sep 30, 2016 · 18,000 miles

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