2016 Ford F-550 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Ford F-550.

20152017
Complaints
18
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2016 Ford F-550 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#23 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford F-550.

Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2016 Ford F-550

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,768,908 vehicles.

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,456,417 affected

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.

22V337000Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette
~310,203 affected

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.

16V246000Tires:sidewall
~2,288 affected

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-550 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Ford F-550 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Ford F-550 has 18 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Ford F-550?
Top reported problems: Airbags (4 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Ford F-550?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Ford F-550 include 2 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,768,908 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Ford F-550?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford F-550 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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