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2016 Ford F-250 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 290
Latest campaign: Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Sep 4, 2025	25V572000
Air bags	1	May 13, 2022	22V337000
Steering	1	Dec 10, 2020	20E090000
Tires	1	Apr 26, 2016	16V246000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 4, 2025Latest campaign


Sep 4, 202525V572000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
May 13, 202222V337000	Air bags: frontal driver clockspring/spiral cassette A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V337000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended. Risk A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35. Campaign NHTSA 22V337000 · May 13, 2022
Dec 10, 202020E090000	Steering If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20E090000 What's wrong Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up. Risk If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266. Campaign NHTSA 20E090000 · Dec 10, 2020
Apr 26, 201616V246000	Tires: sidewall A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V246000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture. Risk A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17. Campaign NHTSA 16V246000 · Apr 26, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component290

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

290Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	118	41	2	0	1
Suspension	112	39	0	0	0
Unknown or other	37	13	0	1	0
Air bags	35	12	2	0	2
Engine	27	9	1	2	3
Electrical system	25	9	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	17	6	0	1	0
Wheels	16	6	1	0	0
Power train	14	5	1	0	1
Fuel system	11	4	0	0	0
Diesel	10	3	0	0	0
Back over prevention	8	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	2	0	1	0
Engine and engine cooling	7	2	0	0	0
Structure	4	1	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-250 Regular Cab, F-250 SD, F-250 Super Crew, F-250 Supercab.

Latest reports

Engine
“Failure of Bosch CP4 fuel pump causing me to be stranded on the side of the road. No recalls currently issued and cannot afford a $15,000 fix”
Filed 10/03/2026 · ODI 11768676
Steering
“I was driving my truck on a highway in [XXX]. I was going 70 MPH when we crossed over a bridge. The pavement was lower than the bridge cement. that cause the truck to have a slight bump when crossing over it.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766410
Electrical system
“My 2016 Ford F250 was flagged under safety recall notice 25S89, NHTSA recall 25V572 for the issue of where the backup camera could display a blank/distorted image, or message that the rear view camera is unavailable.”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763333

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2016 Ford F-250 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford F-250. The most recent, 25V572000 (reported September 4, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Ford F-250?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 118 complaints out of 290 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Ford F-250?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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