2016 Ford F-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-450 years
- Not enough data 9th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-450. That ranks 9th out of 18 F-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 66,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ford F-450 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 34,080 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 98,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford F-450 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Ford F-450.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. An unknown engine-related message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and…
On several occasions, a vehicle cut off our truck so driver had to slam on brakes. Brakes locked up and would not release and truck would not move. Driver had to turn off the truck, set and release the parking brake before they would release and allow him to move the truck. Put truck in brake shop…
The air spring blowed
While driving on 3 occasions at various speeds the transmission shifted on its own unexpectedly to first gear causing loss of control due to the rear wheels locking up. On two of the occasions it disabled the vehicle and required repairs. The vehicle is in the shop now going on 3 months. *dt when…
Other Ford F-450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 F-450 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 F-450 | 20 | 4 |
| 2018 F-450 | 10 | 3 |
| 2017 F-450 | 21 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 F-450 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 F-450 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 F-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 F-450 | 14 | 4 |
| 2011 F-450 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-450?
Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford F-450?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Ford F-450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-450 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.