2016 FORD F-250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

419

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 5 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 FORD F-250

The 2016 FORD F-250 has received a total of 419 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (112 complaints), Suspension (104 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (35 complaints).

Recalls for the 2016 FORD F-250

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD F-250. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2016 FORD F-250

419 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD F-250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 112 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 104
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 35 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 34 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 25 1 Crash 2 Fires 3 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 17 1 Crash
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 16 1 Fire
Wheels
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 6
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Back Over Prevention
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gaugefuel Level Floatsensorsending Unit
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel Pre Heater
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11717305 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | | 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention system was inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.
#11713367 | AIR BAGS | | 140,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
The contact's former employer owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while exiting the freeway at 45-50 MPH around a bend, the steering wheel failed to move and crashed into a tree. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags). The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that he sustained injuries to his hand, and medical attention was provided the next day at the emergency room. There was no reported fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to his employer's yard. The contact called an unknown local dealer. The contact was unaware whether the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
#11713367 | STEERING | | 140,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
The contact's former employer owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while exiting the freeway at 45-50 MPH around a bend, the steering wheel failed to move and crashed into a tree. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags). The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that he sustained injuries to his hand, and medical attention was provided the next day at the emergency room. There was no reported fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to his employer's yard. The contact called an unknown local dealer. The contact was unaware whether the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
#11697967 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a white screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message to "Contact Your Local Dealer" was displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a speed bump or pothole, and the steering wheel vibrated. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact used force to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that an alignment was performed, and an unknown repair to the exterior lighting was also performed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11697967 | STEERING | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a white screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message to "Contact Your Local Dealer" was displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a speed bump or pothole, and the steering wheel vibrated. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact used force to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that an alignment was performed, and an unknown repair to the exterior lighting was also performed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Safety Rating for the 2016 FORD F-250

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FORD F-250 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FORD F-250

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 FORD F-250. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB160041 — ENGINE

Pickup - 6.7L Diesel Engine - Runs rough during exhaust regeneration process - built on or before 02/23/2016

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FORD F-250

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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