2016 Ford F-250: raw data

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vehicle2016 / ford / f-250
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints288 on file (2016-04-19 → 2026-09-10)
recalls4
investigations0
fars264 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Rearview camera blank or distorted imageBACK OVER PREVENTION10 complaints2024-08 → 2026-04f-250-2016-backup-camera-failure
  • 11659129 No accident Backup camera does not work most of the time
  • 11693853 The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the camera occasionally displayed a blank or distorted image…
DEF heater and diesel particulate filter failuresFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL15 complaints2021-02 → 2025-08f-250-2016-def-heater-dpf
  • 11446068 The reductant heater (DEF heater) has went out. Ford will not honor the 5 year/ 60,000 miles power train warranty or the 8 year/ 80,000 mile emissions warranty to repair the issue. According to web sources dealerships maintain a regular supply of these heaters…
  • 11425302 The DEF fluid heater has failed. This can cause failure or DEF delivery to the system at lower outdoor temperatures. This component has already been subject to a NHTSA recall in earlier year models of tge same truck, up to model year 2015.
Unintended transmission downshiftsPOWER TRAIN4 complaints2024-06 → 2026-04f-250-2016-unintended-downshift
  • 11596824 When truck is first driven it will down shift from higher speed to first gear for no reason causing violent lock up of tires. This is an on going problem.
  • 11696278 Vehicle goes to different gear randomly while driving will go into fifth gear when taking off first thing during first start up of the day.
Death wobble at highway speedsSTEERING, SUSPENSION100 complaints2021-02 → 2026-07f-250-2016-death-wobble
  • 11684300 DEATH WOBBLE FRONT SHOCKS, STEERING DAMPNER AND NEW MICHELIN TIRES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED VEHICLE WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND HAVE TO BRING SPEED DOWN TO GET BACK UNDER CONTROL.
  • 11546248 Death wobble at approximately 60 mph. The truck is absolutely uncontrollable when this occurs. The only way to stop it is to stop the vehicle. This is a known issue with this truck. Will have it evaluated at a shop next week.
Air bag clock spring recall parts delayAIR BAGS32 complaints2022-07 → 2026-07f-250-2016-clock-spring-recall-parts
  • 11490710 The airbag light is on as the spring in the steering column has become contaminated which caused audible cracking sounds in steering column, degrading steering and the horn not to function.
  • 11546580 Ford has consistently indicated that the replacement part is available and it is not. Oou truck has a heated steering wheel. The clock spring for the heated steering wheel is different from the standard clock spring. FORD DOES NOT HAVE THE PART. Our truck is not safe to drive.
High-pressure fuel pump failureFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL10 complaints2022-07 → 2026-03f-250-2016-fuel-pump-failure
  • 11662363 The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed…
  • 11547948 I was attempting to access the interstate when my truck began to immediately shut down at 70 miles per hour. I received a warning as the engine shut down stating that my engine power was reduced. At the exact moment the message displayed, the truck immediately died at 70 mph…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2882016-04-192026-09-1065STEERING:117; SUSPENSION:111; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:37; AIR BAGS:35; ENGINE:26

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
16V24600026/04/2016TIRES:SIDEWALLFord 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.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.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.
20E09000010/12/2020STEERINGIcon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
22V33700013/05/2022AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTEFord 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.A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.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.
25V57200004/09/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord 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.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.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-2024264legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Ford F-250 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/ford/f-250
@misc{wrenchpro_2016_ford_f_250_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Ford F-250},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/ford/f-250}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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