The 2016 Ford F-350 Sd has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,768,908 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V5720002025-09-031,456,417 affected
Defect
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…
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…
AIR BAGS22V3370002022-05-13310,203 affected
Defect
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
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…
TIRES16V2460002016-04-262,288 affected
Defect
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
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.
Complaints by component
STEERING
6
2crashes1injuries
ENGINE
4
TIRES
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
SUSPENSION
3
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints26
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-350 super duty. While driving 60 mph over a bump in the road, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to pallotta ford lincoln (4199 cleveland rd, wooster, oh 44691, [REDACTED]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. A service…”
“The contact owns a 2016 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 60 mph, the vehicle would suddenly experience severe front-end vibration and shaking nearly causing the driver to lose control of the steering wheel. The failure had occurred on multiple occasions…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator kept flashing. Bill utter ford (4901 s interstate 35 e, denton, tx 76210, [REDACTED]) diagnosed that the reductant heater and sender assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the part…”
“Popularly referred to as "death wobble". At speeds above 50 mph, the truck instantly goes from full control to an uncontrolled state of severe oscillation that can only be stopped by stopping or slowing the vehicle to 10 mph or less. There is no prior warning that this is about to occur and it…”
“Popularly referred to as "death wobble". At speeds above 50 mph, the truck instantly goes from full control to an uncontrolled state of severe oscillation that can only be stopped by stopping or slowing the vehicle to 10 mph or less. There is no prior warning that this is about to occur and it…”
“Stared intermittently with the wiper/turn signal multifunction switch and the wipers would not turn off even though the switch was in the off position. As soon as I would start the truck it would come on. Eventually it would not ever shut off and went to the point of tearing up the wiper blades.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to basil ford (1540 walden ave, buffalo, ny 14225, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that the incorrect fuel was placed in the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to basil ford (1540 walden ave, buffalo, ny 14225, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that the incorrect fuel was placed in the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE24014 Opened 2024-05-09 · open
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
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…
InvestigationPE24014 Opened 2024-05-09 · open
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Ford F-350 Sd as of
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