NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Ford F-450 SD Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Ford F-450 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Ford F-450 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Ford F-450 SD owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-450 SD, describing incidents dated May 16, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11094101 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH A TRAILER AND A LOAD CONNECTED TO THE TRUCK THE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE SUDDENLY APPEARED WITHIN THE MESSAGE DISPLAY, AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT. IMMEDIATELY WE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OFF TO THE SIDE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Ford F-450 SD in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE24-014: Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
Open since May 9, 2024
Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
NHTSA #25V572000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported September 3, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,456,417 vehicles
Repair completion: 21.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S89 · Owners notified January 13, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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 NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy
NHTSA #22V337000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · NHTSA notice
Reported May 13, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 310,203 vehicles
Repair completion: 49.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S35 · Owners notified July 10, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Possible Damage to Tire Inner Sidewall
NHTSA #16V246000 · Tires — Sidewall · NHTSA notice
Reported April 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 2,288 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 16S17 · Owners notified May 23, 2016 · Vehicles built April 5, 2016 – April 11, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ford F-450 SD model years
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