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2016 Ford F-350 SD engine complaints

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Filed Dec 14, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

The cp4 injection pump destructed and took out the whole fuel system with it. Cause upwards of $12,000 in repairs this is a issue ford needs to address and get took care and take some responsibility on there own

Filed Dec 12, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · IN

A main computer communication cable failed (rubbed through) due to rubbing due from the use of the parking brake. I noticed all my gauges were not working. I happened to be very close to the Ford dealer, so I pulled in the lot and turned the truck off to see if the issue would reset. Upon trying to start the truck, everything was dead. I got the service manager and left the truck. When he called me to tell me what he found, I immediately recall reading about this same issue several times on the Ford Truck Enthusiast web site, and the fix was simply moving the communication cable so it doesn’t rub.

Filed Jun 13, 2021 · Engine · LA

While driving on the interstate and upon exiting the truck will shutdown. After coming to a complete stop, putting the truck in park and turning off the key ignition, the truck will start back up.

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Engine · 69,800 miles · ID · fire · 2 injuries

I was traveling up horseshoe bend (idaho). I heard a noise that sounded like a backfire, but towards the front. After I heard the noise, there was smoke coming from under the hood. My passenger and I were able to make it out of the vehicle. When I opened the hood, flames just exploded from under the hood. In just a matter of minutes, my truck and 5th wheel were engulfed in flames. The passenger and I were treated in first responder vehicle for smoke inhalation.

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 92,272 miles · FL · fire

Michael was change odometer engine total miles to have warranty from dealer

Filed Nov 18, 2019 · Engine · 60,000 miles · TX

Started my 2016 f350 super duty 6.7 diesel on a freezing morning and drove to work. At lunch I started the vehicle and about 3 miles into my drive a slow speed the check engine light came on. I went to a local auto zone for engine code diagnostics and the reader showed code p20ba. This code indicates there is an issue with the emissions def scr fluid heater - emissions related. I have not had the opportunity to take my vehicle to a ford dealer as they are completely booked for service calls. I searched the internet and found a recall for this issue in prior year models of the same vehicle years 2011-2015. There is no indication of a current recall for the 2016 year model so will likely have to pay upwards of $1200 (search information indication) to get this emission repair completed on a vehicle with ~60k miles. Since the body style and engine changes for this ford super duty model did not change until 2017 I'm hoping this recall will be extended to the 2016 year models as this seems to be an ongoing issue with other owners. The recall I am referring to is ford customer satisfaction program 18m01. The attached picture milage is not represtetative of this vehicle, the vehicle has about 60k miles on it. Thanks for your consideration.

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 54,000 miles · ND

The reductant heater recall needs to extend to at least my 2016 truck. They have had excessive failures. My last truck was included in the recall (warranty extension-program 18m01). This recall was given in 2018 and they should have included more than just 2012 to 2015.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Engine · IL

Had truck taken in several times regarding loss of anti freeze told them every time I thought it was the inter oiler. They replaced other things said they had to do as manufacturers said. After several attempts with no luck. It finally ran out of warranty. They then replaced a egr cooler and said that was it charged me for it three days later the connecting rod went through the side of the motor and broke the crank in several places as they said it was out of warranty and tried to say I wouldn't leave it with them long enough they would not stand behind any of it including charging me for an egr cooler that had nothing wrong with it. Told me they had no idea what happened to it never seen anything like that before. They had the head pulled and what I say was very evident that antifreeze had flood a cylinder and locked it up. Can't believe I am the only one this has happened to. I do have photos and parts if needed.was in motion date motor blew up is approximately can get exact if needed

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Engine, Suspension · IL

Ford calls it a death wobble they say it's a common problem. Sad when dealership tells you that. Steering stabilizer several other parts will need to be bought to repair this problem. Wobble out of control on the highway can't understand how they can have such unsafe parts that could kill several people. Sad!

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Engine · 53,000 miles · TX

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, (940) 321-7400) diagnosed that the reductant heater and sender assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the part and stated that the vehicle was excluded from ford's customer satisfaction program (18m01). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 45,222 miles · PA

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, (716) 893-1000) where it was diagnosed that the incorrect fuel was placed in the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to washington ford (507 washington rd, washington, pa 15301, (724) 223-5100) who speculated that there was no octane in the fuel or there may have been water or rust in the fuel system. The dealer later stated that, with fuel samples, they found metal shavings in the fuel system and the high pressure fuel pump may need to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced by the second dealer, but they could not provide a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to determine if the part was available to provide to the dealer to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 45,222. *tt *dt updated 10/19/18

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-350. While driving approximately 70 MPH, 'losing power' displayed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart and was towed to classic ford smithfield (1698 e booker dairy rd, smithfield, nc 27577). The dealer diagnosed the vehicle, but could not locate the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was due to contaminated fuel. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was not provided. *tt *dt updated 10/19/18

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Engine · 4,600 miles · NJ

At approx. 4600 miles the engine started to shake violently a couple of miles after the emission regeneration started. Ford has a service bulletin on this issue for f350 super duty trucks built in 2016. Apparently the computer increases the fuel in one side of the cylinder head in order to burn off the soot on the emission filter. This causes the engine to back fire continually. The first time it happened we thought that the exhaust fell off it sounded so bad. The shaking got to be so bad that we had to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine when it happens. The truck was in three times for service at 5985, 10669 and 15210. First, ford did a software update. The second time it was in for repair, the dealer pulled off the cylinder head and replaced it. That didn't work either. Now, ford has decided to replace the entire engine. It takes about 5000 miles for the issue starts happening, so we will see if the new engine does the same thing.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Engine · 3,500 miles · SC

When 2016 f-350 sd pulling 18000 lb camper on interstate highway running 65-70 MPH goes into exhaust cleaning mode, the vehicle speed drops to approx 45mph in short distance. Vehicle is acting like limp mode. No codes are present. When exhaust cleaning mode clears, vehicle resumes normal speed. This has happened twice in the last month. Ford tells me this is normal. Feel this is a major safety hazard when speed suddenly drops ~30 MPH with chance of rear end collision. This problem has only happened when pulling 18000 lb camper. Have not seen problem with no load.

Filed May 19, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 7,000 miles · AL

When the 6.7 diesel engine goes in to regeneration for the emission system the engine sometimes shudders and shakes violently. The valves rattle and there is a sudden loss of power and truck slows. Seems to be mostly when the truck is in a slight pull up a grade. But, it has done it on flat ground. This condition is very dangerous and wide spread throughout the ford 6.7 diesel engines. The dealer stated it was common with these 6.7 diesel engines and a fix was coming but it has been over 2 years and no fix in site. My truck is a 2016 with only 10,000 miles. Ford knows there is a problem and won't fix it. The truck is at woody anderson ford in huntsville, alabama in their truck shop. Their truck shop service manager told me of the problem when I reported what the truck was doing. Ford actually has a tsb for for customers who have reported this issue, but they have no desire to correct the programming. It is bad and something needs to be done before someone get hurt.

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