2016 Ford F-350 SD: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Aug 16, 2024 · Engine · 50,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 45–55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle, which reset the vehicle. The vehicle then went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the RPM failed to exceed 2,500 RPM. The vehicle was idling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to a Ford dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the turbo. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the turbo charger was good for approximately three to four years; no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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 Mar 9, 2023 · Engine · ID

My wife and I were pulling a 40’ fifth wheel from AZ to Idaho. On the Montana side of 4th of July pass I suddenly get a trouble code. The exhaust filter is full. My wife and I are both handicapped so in the mountains pulling our rv scared us both. I pulled over when I could and called Ford. The guy tells me to just drive it at a constant speed over 45 and it should clean itself. My question was I’ve been traveling over 45 for miles so why is it full? No explanation, however, he tells me if it doesn’t clean out then the trk will go into limp mode and that’s not good. But also says we should be ok for the 200 remaining miles until we get to Idaho. Well here’s the problem. My understanding is that this component is part of the emission system and is not something that is life nor death if it isn’t working. Well we get part way up the mountain not fifty miles in the middle of no where and the trk suddenly starts loosing power on a two lane mountain pass with two handicapped people, one 70 and one 62. This trk slows to 5 mph in first gear and that’s it…. That as far as I’m concerned put our lives in danger! We could have died over a stupid part of the emissions system that Ford decided was important enough to put a vehicle into a not even a limp mode but actually create a dangerous situation. Why so they can charge me $200 to clean it. Which is done by hooking a code machine to the trk and telling it to clean the exhaust filter and it all automatic. I understand this limp mode and other computer controlled systems Ford and other manufacturers built into their vehicles allows them a way to get you into their shop but taking my wife and my life into their hands is not only dangerous but should not be allowed on such a level. If we would have been hit or injured because of this there would have been a law suit for sure. So now what????

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Fuel system · 94,700 miles · IL

Truck was taken to green ford peoria il. For recall on the crankcase ventilation recall. After receiving my truck back the next day truck threw another engine light on and truck was returned that day to find reductant heater code was showing. My truck of course is a 2016 f350 with the 6.7 found recalls for previous years but not this truck year, same exact issue. I left the dealership preparing to enter the highway, truck was still under full power as I merged into heavy traffic speeding up to merge the truck lost power. I nearly was rear-ended as the traffic was moving at 70 MPH. I was able to throw my flashers on and get to the side of the road. After speaking with the advisor at green ford I was told my truck went into limp mode. I purchased the truck used with 92k miles and have only put 3k on it since. I'm very dissapointed in this issue as I've seen it's a very common thing to happen. The recall should be extended to the 2016 6.7 just as the previous years

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.