Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford F-250
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2016 Ford F-250, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 286 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 117 complaints
- Suspension 110 complaints
- Unknown or Other 36 complaints
- Air Bags 35 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
Of the 286 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 286 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford F-250 has a moderate number of complaints, with steering and suspension issues being the most frequent. Due to the absence of recall information, the overall reliability is difficult to assess comprehensively. However, the data suggests a few areas to monitor closely for potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 60,000-100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| suspension | 70,000-120,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | 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
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- coolant flushes
- transmission fluid changes
- air filter replacements
- belt and hose inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- loose steering feel
- excessive suspension noise
- airbag warning lights
- engine misfires
- abnormal tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford F-250 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.