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2016 Ford F-650 SD Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Ford F-650 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-650 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Ford F-650 SD owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-650 SD, describing incidents dated May 1, 2016 to August 10, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint
  • Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11298115 · Filed

    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*JB

  • ODI #10969744 · Filed

    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.

  • ODI #10910779 · Filed

    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…

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Parking Brake Cable Connector Clip May Fail

NHTSA #16V182000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported March 31, 2016 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 4,654 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 16S15 · Owners notified May 19, 2016 · Vehicles built January 28, 2015 – November 30, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Rear Brake Hoses may Chafe and Leak Air

NHTSA #15V858000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported December 22, 2015 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 302 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 15S38 · Owners notified February 9, 2016 · Vehicles built April 15, 2015 – December 15, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Park Pawl may Fracture Due to Being Overloaded

NHTSA #15V789000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice

Reported November 24, 2015 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 13 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 15S35 · Owners notified January 5, 2016 · Vehicles built July 29, 2015 – September 3, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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-650 SD model years

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