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2016 Ford F-550 SD problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Ford F-550 SD is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical F-550 SD model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
124
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2016 Ford F-550 SD problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls 3

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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 25S89. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall number 25V572000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassetteReported May 13, 2022 · 310,203 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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 Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.

Recall number 22V337000 · Recall details

Tires: sidewallReported April 26, 2016 · 2,288 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 16V246000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakOpened May 9, 2024, still open

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 an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to

PE24014

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Ford F-550 SD 124

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2016 Ford F-550 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 26, 2023 · Engine · PA

This truck has been under maintenance since 5,000 miles, and it will never be repaired if it is still maintained now. No invoice will be given for subsequent repairs on this truck

Filed Feb 24, 2023 · Engine · SD

I paid 5000.00 to have an upper oil pan gasket replaced , itbwas leaking oil. Now 5 months later and 3000 miles it is leaking again, was told there was a 2 year unlimited milage warranty on the repair. It is now leaking again, after contacting several dealers they will not fix it with out me paying again, im not rich and can not afford to pay again, can really not afford to go back to dealer that did the work originally. We are full time rvers,

Filed Feb 13, 2020 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2016 ford f-550. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power and shuddered while the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (ford & lincoln of smithtown 440 east jericho turnpike, st james, ny 11780, (631) 265-2340) where it was determined that the fuel tank delamination was defective and confirmed that the fuel tank and fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no further assistance was taken. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

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Questions about the 2016 Ford F-550 SD

Is the 2016 Ford F-550 SD reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Ford F-550 SD, fewer than a typical F-550 SD model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford F-550 SD?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-550 SD have?

3 recalls, covering back over prevention, air bags and tires.

What year does the Ford F-550 SD have bad engine?

The Ford F-550 SD model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (17 complaints), 2008 (14 complaints) and 1999 (10 complaints).

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