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2016 Ford F-550 SD Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Ford F-550 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints 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-550 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Ford F-550 SD owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-550 SD, describing incidents dated July 1, 2018 to February 10, 2023.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11534502 · Filed July 26, 2023
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
ODI #11509021 · Filed February 24, 2023
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…
ODI #11308950 · Filed February 13, 2020
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Ford F-550 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

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

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 · Vehicles built starting December 1, 2014 (per NHTSA) · 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 Ford F-550 SD. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford F-550 SD.

Unknown or Other; Engine

ODI #11534502

Incident: July 1, 2018 · Filed: July 26, 2023

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

Engine

ODI #11509021

Incident: February 10, 2023 · Filed: February 24, 2023

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,

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11308950

Incident: January 22, 2020 · Filed: February 13, 2020

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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