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2016 Ford F-650 SD problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Ford F-650 SD is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical F-650 SD model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
135
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2016 Ford F-650 SD problems

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

  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 3

Parking brakeReported March 31, 2016 · 4,654 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to November 30, 2015. The clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
Risk
If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable connector clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S15.

Recall number 16V182000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported December 22, 2015 · 302 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with rear air suspension. In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving.
Risk
A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S38.

Recall number 15V858000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)Reported November 24, 2015 · 13 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the PRNDM placed in "P", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded.
Risk
If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35.

Recall number 15V789000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD 135

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

See all 135 bulletins for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD

What 2016 Ford F-650 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 34,170 miles · CA

Driver feels unsafe, brakes feel like they are dragging, do not release all the way. Brake system repaired for $5,079.44 *dt*dt*jb*dt

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Suspension · 625 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f650 sd. While driving various speeds, the rear axle began bouncing and vibrating on the rear wheels. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 625.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Engine · 18,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-650 sd. While driving approximately 60 MPH, smoke emerged from the engine compartment and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a car wash and water was sprayed above and under the engine. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred approximately four times. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

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Questions about the 2016 Ford F-650 SD

Is the 2016 Ford F-650 SD reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Ford F-650 SD, close to a typical F-650 SD model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford F-650 SD?

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

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-650 SD have?

3 recalls, covering parking brake, service brakes, air and power train.

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