NHTSA lists 290 complaints for the 2016 Ford F-250 SD, 6 of them mention a crash and 5 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD F-250 SD.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 133 | 45.9% | 0.83 |
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| mechanical failure | 49 | 16.9% | 0.69 |
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| electrical electronic | 35 | 12.1% | 0.76 |
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| restraint or airbag | 27 | 9.3% | 0.80 |
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| noise or comfort | 13 | 4.5% | 0.62 |
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| visibility or lighting | 13 | 4.5% | 0.86 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 6 | 2.1% | 0.76 |
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| fire or overheating | 5 | 1.7% | 0.94 |
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| unclear | 5 | 1.7% | 0.81 |
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| structural or corrosion | 4 | 1.4% | 0.45 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 190 | 65.5% | 0.81 |
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| low | 54 | 18.6% | 0.71 |
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| high | 45 | 15.5% | 0.67 |
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| none | 1 | 0.3% | 0.58 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 290 tagged complaints of 290 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2025-09-03. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the drivera s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 Identificati (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-05-13. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-04-26. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 1 open.
PE24014
Opened: 2024-05-09. Closed: Not listed.
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high he
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
130 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 33 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 27 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 26 |
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| ENGINE | 22 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 9 |
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| STRUCTURE | 5 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
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11036338
Date: 2026-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (EGS) monitor that will not run after completing the exhaust gas sensor drive cycle located within Sect
11031781
Date: 2026-04-20. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
11030810
Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (EGS) monitor that will not run after completing the Exhaust Gas Sensor drive cycle located within Sect
11029052
Date: 2026-02-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
11025837
Date: 2025-11-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice recognition concerns Phone co
11023852
Date: 2025-09-24. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
11022355
Date: 2025-08-23. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
11008948
Date: 2024-10-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
10254138
Date: 2024-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
10251453
Date: 2024-02-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This article supersedes TSB 22-2201 to update the Service Procedure and Parts List. Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter, crankcase vent oil separator, oil cooler, or upper/lower oil pan. This may be du