Worst 2016 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford F-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 80 | — | — | 57,328 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 74 | 2 | — | 53,150 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | 1 | 4 | 48,366 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 3 | 1 | 52,713 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 40,690 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 27,638 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 12 | — | — | 22,648 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | 1 | 2 | 58,300 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 71,699 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 63,132 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | 1 | 32,772 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 27,750 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger:Intercooler | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Drag:Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford F-350
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-350 — 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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