Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Ford F-250 SD has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V337000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V246000 Possible Damage to Tire Inner Sidewall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford F-250 SD has limited reported issues, with only one owner complaint and no significant recalls. This indicates a high level of reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Suspension checks
- Battery tests
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Cooling system maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noise
- Rough ride quality
- Vibration while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.