Third generation
2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The most reported problem on the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty is suspension, with 112 complaints, usually around 60,000 miles.
- 289owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 6involved a crash
- 63,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your F-250 Super Duty doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2016 model year.
Is the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty reliable?
The 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty has 289 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 278 for 2016 pickups on this site. Of the 12 F-250 Super Duty model years since 2014, it has the 5th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2017
- At 26 complaints for each year on the road, the 2016 runs well under the 2017 (116). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Suspension has 112 complaints and death wobble has 104, out of 289 in all. A quarter of the 44 owners who gave a mileage for suspension saw it by about 44,000 miles, and half by about 60,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 11 of the 289 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 6 reports mention a crash, 5 mention a fire and 6 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Death wobble and airbag each have a recall on the same system (20E-090; 22V-337). Suspension has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2023 at 59 and have dropped every year since, to 23 in 2025. So far in 2026, 13 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: suspension noise, struts or alignment, 112 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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Around your mileage
Ahead of you
How this compares
289 complaints is about the median for a 2016 model on this site and about the median for a 2016 pickup. Among the 9 F-250 Super Duty model years here it ranks 5th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Ford filed 131 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty. 25 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 2 bulletins · 112 complaints
Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions.
Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions.
Check engine light or misfire 11 bulletins · 16 complaints
Some 2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04E3 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) after reprogramming the PCM software for various reasons.
Some 2016-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F650-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern where the engine cooling fan stays on at all times or is inoperative.
9 more on this problem
Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a lack of power and/or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM).
SOME 2015-2016 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MIL WITH DTC P0170 (FUEL TRIM BANK 1) STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY.
SOME 2011-2016 F-SUPER DUTY PICKUP VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 23-FEB-2016 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUNS ROUGH/MISFIRE CONDITION ONLY DURING THE EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS.
Some 2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L and dual generators built on 26-Oct-2015 and through 9-Dec-2015 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with no drivability symptoms and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P02CC, P02CE, ...
602L/6.8L Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF) P0627, P025B, P025A, and/or U019 - Built on or before 04/06/2016
6.7L DIESEL FUEL KNOCK AT IDLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ISSUE Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a fuel knock type noise at idle, illuminated MIL with ...
PICKUP 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE - RUNS ROUGH DURING EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/23/2016 ISSUE Some 2015-2016 F-Super Duty 250-450 Pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and built on or before 2/23/2016 may exhibit a runs rough/misfire ...
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 10 bulletins · 15 complaints
Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice recognition concerns Phone connection issues Dropped phone ...
Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software.
8 more on this problem
Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play.
Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, Slow System ...
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool may display an error ...
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software.
Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version.
Some 2016 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit multiple SYNC symptoms such as Bluetooth and/or voice recognition being inoperative and a key off current draw that could be related to a water leak from the windshield A-pillar area on the passenger side.
Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
Diesel fuel system or injector problems 1 bulletin · 10 complaints
Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector.
Windshield cracks or distorts 1 bulletin · 5 complaints
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent.
Complaints filed by year
59 complaints came in 2023. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Sogefi secondary diesel fuel filter leak. Open.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.
Icon 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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 4 recalls on the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
Suspension, with 112 of the 289 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 60,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty problems start?
Of the 143 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 42,000 miles and half by about 63,000.
Is the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty better or worse than the 2017?
Counted per year on the road, the 2016 has fewer complaints than the 2017: 26 a year against 116.
How many 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
11 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for suspension on the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
No recall on file for the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty is on the same system as suspension. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.