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2016 Ford F-350 Sd

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most F-350 Sd years

Owner complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350 Sd are substantially higher than the model-year median of 73.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

117 reports with mileage · 91 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 81 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 76 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports4 fire reports5 injury reports

What owners actually said

208 reports
62,050 miles · Sep 5, 2020
Steering

AT 70MPH, ON THE INTERSTATE, WE WENT OVER SOME GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT. THE TRUCK BEGAN SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY THAT MY HUSBAND COULDN'T STEER. HE RAPIDLY DECELERATED, AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE CONVINCED THAT WE HAD HAD MULTIPLE TIRES BLOW OUT. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD AT THAT TIME OF THE MORNING, OR I …

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AT 70MPH, ON THE INTERSTATE, WE WENT OVER SOME GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT. THE TRUCK BEGAN SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY THAT MY HUSBAND COULDN'T STEER. HE RAPIDLY DECELERATED, AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE CONVINCED THAT WE HAD HAD MULTIPLE TIRES BLOW OUT. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD AT THAT TIME OF THE MORNING, OR I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. I NORMALLY HAUL A GOOSENECK TRAILER WITH HORSES, SO THANKFUL THIS WASN'T THE CASE THIS TIME.

NHTSA ODI #11353301

38,000 miles · Aug 27, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringSuspension

THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN DRIVING OVER A CERTAIN SPEED LIMIT (30+). AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS IS KNOWN TO THE PUBLIC AS "DEATH WOBBLE".

NHTSA ODI #11351560

74,800 miles · Aug 24, 2020
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON US HWY 395 NORTHBOUND AT BUCKEYE RD IN MINDEN NV IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE FADING WHILE STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT. WHILE STOPPED THE TRUCK WAS LURCHING FORWARD AND I HAD TO FORCEFULLY STEP ON BRAKE AGGRESSIVELY TO KEEP IT FROM ENTERING INTERSECTION. I PUT IT IN PARK WHILE WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT AND AS I P…

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WHILE DRIVING ON US HWY 395 NORTHBOUND AT BUCKEYE RD IN MINDEN NV IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE FADING WHILE STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT. WHILE STOPPED THE TRUCK WAS LURCHING FORWARD AND I HAD TO FORCEFULLY STEP ON BRAKE AGGRESSIVELY TO KEEP IT FROM ENTERING INTERSECTION. I PUT IT IN PARK WHILE WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT AND AS I PUT IN DRIVE IT REVVED UP AS IT PAST REVERSE AND SLOWED IN NEUTRAL AND REVVED AGAIN AS IT HIT DRIVE. IT CONTINUED TO LURCH AND JERK WHEN PUTTING IT INTO GEAR AS I DROVE IT HOME FROM CARSON CITY NV. THIRTY MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE HOME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHICH DETERMINED TO BE P054F (EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE). I CALLED FORD TWICE AND THEY ASSURED ME THAT THE DIESEL TRUCK WAS 5/100000, ON THE POWERTRAIN AS WELL AS THE ENGINE AND SINCE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I HAD IT TOWED TO CAPITAL FORD IN CARSON CITY NV(NEAREST DEALER). THE DEALER CALLED ME ADVISING THAT IT WAS A FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER AT A OWNER PAY OF $4100.00. I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND ERROR CODE TO FIND NUMEROUS PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE EXACT SAME TRUCK COMBO. 6.7L W/TORQSHIFT6 TRANS. FORD ISSUED A SSM # 45540 FOR THE PROBLEM. ONE OWNER WITH THE SAME TRUCK OVER TWO MONTHS IN THE FORD SHOP FINALLY GOT FORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH HE HAD 78K ON THE TRUCK. ACCORDING TO A SHOP TECH AT BEYER FORD IN MORRISTOWN NJ NAMED KEITH BROWNING STATED ON A THREAD (FORD TRUCK ENTHUSIAST) THAT FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2016 F-SUPER DUTY AND F650-F750 SINCE OCTOBER OF 2015. I HAVE MADE FOUR CALLS TO FORD SINCE 08-20-20 TO 08-24-20 WITH A CASE # CAS 27293338 AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL OR EMAIL BACK. MEANWHILE THE TRUCK SITS AT THE DEALER WHO STATED YOU WILL HAVE TO WORK IT OUT WITH FORD. I WILL NOT DRIVE IT HOME AS IT IS NOT SAFE. THE TORQUE OF THE DIESEL ENGINE COULD OVER POWER THE BRAKES LAUNCHING ME INTO AN INTERSECTION OR VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME. .

NHTSA ODI #11351021

46,000 miles · Aug 17, 2020
Suspension

ACCELERATED INTO THE HIGHWAY. I WAS AT 70 MPH WHEN I WENT TO CHANGE LANES WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY, I COULDN'T BRAKE AND COULD HARDLY MANAGE TO KEEP MY HANDS ON THE WHEEL TO TRY AND STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ISSUE WAS DIAGNOSED AS 'DEATH WOBBLE' WHICH WAS EXPLAINED AS A SUSPENSION ISSUE. CALLED…

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ACCELERATED INTO THE HIGHWAY. I WAS AT 70 MPH WHEN I WENT TO CHANGE LANES WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY, I COULDN'T BRAKE AND COULD HARDLY MANAGE TO KEEP MY HANDS ON THE WHEEL TO TRY AND STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ISSUE WAS DIAGNOSED AS 'DEATH WOBBLE' WHICH WAS EXPLAINED AS A SUSPENSION ISSUE. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN FOR A LONG TIME.

NHTSA ODI #11349754

20,000 miles · Aug 16, 2020
SteeringSuspension

I POSTED HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN HITTING A BUMP AND CONTINUES TO SHAKE UNTIL I SLOW DOWN

NHTSA ODI #11349701

92,272 miles · Aug 14, 2020
Air BagsEngineService BrakesFire

MICHAEL WAS CHANGE ODOMETER ENGINE TOTAL MILES TO HAVE WARRANTY FROM DEALER

NHTSA ODI #11349345

48,300 miles · Jul 14, 2020
Unknown Or Other

SEVERAL EVENTS DURING ACCELERATION AFTER SLOWING (AS FOR A LIGHT THAT TURNED GREEN WHILE APPROACHING) THE ENGINE GOES TO FULL THROTTLE (MORE POWER THAN NORMALLY AVAILABLE) AND IT REQUIRES FULL HARD BRAKING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, AFTER AN AUDIBLE "POP" IT RESPONDS. THE HAND BOOK ADDRESSES THIS BRIEFLY, THE DEALER GIVES …

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SEVERAL EVENTS DURING ACCELERATION AFTER SLOWING (AS FOR A LIGHT THAT TURNED GREEN WHILE APPROACHING) THE ENGINE GOES TO FULL THROTTLE (MORE POWER THAN NORMALLY AVAILABLE) AND IT REQUIRES FULL HARD BRAKING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, AFTER AN AUDIBLE "POP" IT RESPONDS. THE HAND BOOK ADDRESSES THIS BRIEFLY, THE DEALER GIVES NO ANSWERS AND STATES THE VEHICLE IS SAFE. THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE FROM A FLOOR MAT ( THIS WOULD ONLY RESTRICT THE PEDAL GOING FULL ANYWAY). I HAVE CREDIBLE WITNESS TO THIS EVENT AND OTHER BACKGROUND IS THIS ENGINE WAS REBUILT BY FORD AFTER SEIZING UP AT 7900 MILES AND HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS SINCE INCLUDING FUEL SYSTEM AND AT LEAST 7 CAB REMOVALS.

NHTSA ODI #11339406

95,782 miles · Jul 12, 2020
Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE F350 AT 70 MPH OUT OF NOWHERE THE VEHICLE STARTED THE DEATH WOBBLE AT THE FRONT END. MAKING IT PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE! MY FAMILY AND I ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE! I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 30 MPH TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL!

NHTSA ODI #11338891

56,000 miles · Jul 1, 2020
Steering

MY TRUCK HAS 56000 ON IT AND YOU CANNOT HOLD IT ON THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING LOOKED AT AND THEY CANNOT FIND WHATS WRONG. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH FORD SUPERDUTY AND THERE ARE SEVERAL LAWSUITS FILED WITH NO RECALLS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11331881

40,000 miles · Jun 29, 2020
Electrical System

I NEED A WIRING HARNESS FOR MY REVERSE CAMERA ON MY F350. THERE ARE 0 PARTS AVAILABLE AS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS AS IS THE IN CAB PORTION OF THIS HARNESS. I'VE TALKED TO MULTIPLE DEALERS AND FORD THEMSELVES AND THERE IS NO INTENT TO MAKE THIS PART, WHICH MEANS MY REVERSE CAMERA WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION. PART NU…

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I NEED A WIRING HARNESS FOR MY REVERSE CAMERA ON MY F350. THERE ARE 0 PARTS AVAILABLE AS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS AS IS THE IN CAB PORTION OF THIS HARNESS. I'VE TALKED TO MULTIPLE DEALERS AND FORD THEMSELVES AND THERE IS NO INTENT TO MAKE THIS PART, WHICH MEANS MY REVERSE CAMERA WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION. PART NUMBER FC3Z-14A412-A

NHTSA ODI #11331561

Official recalls

3

25V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Sep 3, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

22V337000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette

May 13, 2022

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

16V246000 · Tires:sidewall

Apr 26, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE24014 · Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

Opened May 9, 2024 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Fuel System, Diesel

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.