2016 Ford F-550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-550 years
- Not enough data 6th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford F-550. That ranks 6th out of 14 F-550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ford F-550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 44% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 22% | 84,003 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 11% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 6,736 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford F-550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Ford F-550.
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 called on behalf of the owner of a 2016 Ford F550. The contact stated that while one of the employees was driving 30 MPH and making a turn, a diesel fuel-burning odor was coming from the engine and entered the inside of the cabin through the A/C vents. No warning lights were…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a black image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced NOX sensor, but the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
Other Ford F-550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 F-550 | 17 | 2 |
| 2019 F-550 | 14 | 4 |
| 2018 F-550 | 8 | 10 |
| 2017 F-550 | 14 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 F-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 F-550 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 F-550 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 F-550 | 13 | 5 |
| 2011 F-550 | 12 | 5 |
| 2010 F-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 F-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 F-550 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-550?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford F-550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Ford F-550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-550 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.