2016 Ford F-250 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (41.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 6.6× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (PE24014, opened May 2024) covers Fuel/propulsion System, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 113 · 41.1% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 104 · 37.8% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 35 · 12.7% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 26 · 9.5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 19 · 6.9% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 · 5.8% | Under investigation | PE24014 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 275 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“A notice of recall was received July 2022 by my family with the following numbers: Safety Recall Notice 22S35 / NHTSA Recall 22V337. I called…”NHTSA complaint 11513232 — filed 03/22/2023 · STEERING
“At highway speed on Interstate-95, I hit a rough patch of asphalt paving and front end of vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. Vehicle continued to…”NHTSA complaint 11496146 — filed 12/05/2022 · STEERING
“There was a violent shaking from the front end od my Ford F250 Super Duty trucks happening on the freeway while driving over 50 miles…”NHTSA complaint 11494981 — filed 11/26/2022 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-250?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 113 of 275 NHTSA complaints (41.1%), followed by suspension (104), unspecified/other issues (36), air bags (35). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 Ford F-250 have?
275 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Ford F-250's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (PE24014) into fuel/propulsion system that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
