Worst 2016 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Suspension Failures
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 114 | 2 | — | 89,550 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 108 | — | — | 72,791 mi | |
| Airbags | 34 | 2 | — | 99,071 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | 1 | 2 | 59,405 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | 1 | 63,786 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | 1 | 30,134 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 15 | 1 | — | 41,125 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | — | 140,250 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | 1 | 29,710 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 6 | — | — | 96,582 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 150,235 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge:Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel: Pre-Heater | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford F-250
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,768,908 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2016 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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