Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2016 Ford F-350, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 204 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 81 complaints
- Steering 76 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
- Unknown or Other 19 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
Of the 204 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 204 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford F-350's reliability is average based on 204 owner complaints. Primary issues include suspension and steering problems. The absence of verified recall data limits a comprehensive assessment, but the complaint distribution highlights specific areas of concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Steering | Unknown | $600–$1,600 | very common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service at 60,000 miles
- Replace air filter yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Suspension noises or vibrations
- Difficulty steering
- Engine warning lights
- Unusual engine noise
- Air bag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.