2016 Ford F-350 SD transmission problems

Filed Apr 22, 2026 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2025 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was later taken for routine maintenance, and the mechanic discovered that the rear axle bolts had sheared off and were inside the wheel hub caps. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the rear driver’s side differential axle bolts had failed, and the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Fuel system, Transmission · TN

There are two incidents one ford diesel high pressure fuel pump disintergrates while driving vehicle and the intercooler hose which is plastic blows up which in both cases causes the vehicle to lose power and stop running. This occured to me while pulling rv on interstate .

Filed Dec 13, 2023 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was shifting hard and was slipping. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering while the transmission was shifting. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 8, 2023 · Transmission · TN

At 55,000 miles torque converter locked up. Very difficult to stop vehicle due to excessive rpm’s. Ford has had problems with this and due to being out of year warranty..will not repair

Filed Apr 12, 2023 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking violently. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle started shaking. The contact stated that the shaking intensified until the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the front axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · GA

My vehicle was purchased from Shottenkirk Ford new in 2016. They perform my maintenance regularly. Recently, I experienced a leak and took it in; I had it towed to them. Shottenkirk wanted $1200 because they stated that the water pump needed to be replaced. After replacing the water pump, the leak was worse. Shottenkirk wanted $1200 to replace parts they said needed replacing in the transmission cooling portion. They tried to get me to trade in my vehicle for a new one. I could not afford that. After they did that repair, they said there was still a small leak. I tried to head straight home, but the vehicle would not shift into third gear, stranding me in highway traffic. I had to have the vehicle towed back to them. Now, they state that the transmission needs repair and they want $9000. I stated I could not do this and they said I could trade my 2016 Ford Diesel F350 with 4WD with numerous upgrades for a base-model 2008 Honda Ridgeline 2WD with over 100,000 miles. After researching, I believe Ford and Shottenkirk are well aware of the problems with the manufacturing of this truck, and I believe it needs to be addressed at a national level.

Filed Jun 6, 2022 · Transmission · AR

While idling at an intersection my truck will “lunge” forward requiring me to apply excessive braking to prevent the vehicle from going into oncoming traffic. Ford has acknowledged that they have a known service bulletin on this issue related to CEL P054F or SSM45540 which states that the idle control sensor is alerted that the torque converter is malfunctioning. Ford has replaced several 2016 F350 vehicles under warrantee but since mine failed after the 100k warrantee expired, they are unwilling to repair my vehicle under warrantee. Since this failure has such a significant potential human harm, I believe it should be repaired under recall or warrantee to protect the lives of 2016 F350 owners. My dealership has estimated $4,500 for the torque converter replacement and I would like your help to get Ford to acknowledge this defect and repair at no cost to the owner.

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Transmission · MI

The truck has 43615 miles on it and the transmission don’t want to work

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Transmission · 74,800 miles · CA

While driving on us hwy 395 northbound at buckeye rd in minden nv it felt like the brakes were fading while stopping for red light. While stopped the truck was lurching forward and I had to forcefully step on brake aggressively to keep it from entering intersection. I put it in park while waiting for the green light and as I put in drive it revved up as it past reverse and slowed in neutral and revved again as it hit drive. It continued to lurch and jerk when putting it into gear as I drove it home from carson city nv. Thirty minutes into the drive home the check engine light came on which determined to be p054f (excessive fuel pressure). I called ford twice and they assured me that the diesel truck was 5/100000, on the powertrain as well as the engine and since the engine light came on I had it towed to capital ford in carson city nv(nearest dealer). The dealer called me advising that it was a failed torque converter at a owner pay of $4100.00. I googled the problem and error code to find numerous people with the same problem on the exact same truck combo. 6.7l w/torqshift6 trans. Ford issued a ssm # 45540 for the problem. One owner with the same truck over two months in the ford shop finally got ford to fix the problem even though he had 78k on the truck. According to a shop tech at beyer ford in morristown nj named keith browning stated on a thread (ford truck enthusiast) that ford has known about this problem with the 2016 f-super duty and f650-f750 since october of 2015. I have made four calls to ford since 08-20-20 to 08-24-20 with a case # cas 27293338 and have not received a call or email back. Meanwhile the truck sits at the dealer who stated you will have to work it out with ford. I will not drive it home as it is not safe. The torque of the diesel engine could over power the brakes launching me into an intersection or vehicle ahead of me. .