Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Ford F-350 SD has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford F-350 SD has a significant number of owner complaints, particularly with the powertrain and suspension. Recalls highlight ongoing issues that can be costly if overlooked, impacting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 50,000–75,000 miles | $1,800–$3,200 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| electric system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 40,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Harsh or delayed shifting
- Uneven tire wear
- Squealing brakes
- Fuel odor inside vehicle
- Dim or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.