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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Ford F-350 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
209
Latest campaign
Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention1Sep 4, 2025
Air bags1May 13, 2022
Steering1Dec 10, 2020
Tires1Apr 26, 2016

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 component209

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
209Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
4Involving a fire
12Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension8139000
Steering7636201
Engine2211142
Air bags2110318
Unknown or other199001
Power train178000
Fuel/propulsion system178000
Wheels126000
Electrical system105120
Fuel system105000
Diesel63000
Vehicle speed control63101
Service brakes52010
Tires52000
Back over prevention42000

7 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-350 Regular Cab, F-350 SD, F-350 Super Crew, F-350 Supercab.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “On 09-25-2026 I was changing the fuel filters on my truck when i noticed metal shavings in the bottom of the fuel filter. Immediatey contacted Norman's Auto & Diesel Repair and i had the truck towed to Norman's.”

    Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767850
  • Unknown or other

    “The issue with truck is the rear window has a large mirror tint reflection. Causing a safety hazard when driving as the reflection leaves other drivers light blinded. Leaving a flash blindness.”

    Filed 07/10/2026 · ODI 11749456
  • Back over prevention

    “The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera independently blanked on and off.”

    Filed 05/13/2026 · ODI 11737528

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2016 Ford F-350 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-350 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford F-350. 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-350?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 81 complaints out of 209 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Ford F-350?

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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