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Model year

2016 Ford F-450

Pickup, diesel, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 21, 2019 to Aug 29, 2025.

Recalls (0)Complaints (4)Investigations (0)Bulletins (5)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints4Below the median 2016 pickup
Severity index0.02016 pickups average 5.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Ford F-450 peaked in 2019, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201912020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

25% of complaints about the 2016 Ford F-450 name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
1
Powertrain
1
Brakes
1
Suspension
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2016 Ford F-450

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Ford F-450

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 29, 2025Failure Aug 20, 202566,000 milesRidgefield, WAEngine

    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 determined that there were metal shavings inside the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11683846
  2. Filed May 29, 2024Failure Apr 8, 2024Kirby, TXService brakes

    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 (SW Brake and Alignment) and they replaced brakes lines, master cylinder, hydraboost and sensor and the problem is still not fixed and the shop mechanics are still able to reproduce this locking up and not releasing issue after having our truck for more than a month. They are putting our old parts back on and releasing the truck back to us because they cannot figure out how to fix this issue. This is a safety issue for driver and others on the roadway if truck is stuck and not able to be moved out of the roadway to safety while the truck is immobile.

    NHTSA complaint 11591255
  3. Filed Jan 10, 2020Failure Jan 10, 202098,000 milesWilmar, ARSuspension

    THE AIR SPRING BLOWED

    NHTSA complaint 11298485
  4. Filed Feb 21, 2019Failure Jun 23, 201734,080 milesClinton, LAPower train

    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 WE HEARD ABOUT HIM THE RECALL OF 1.5 MILLION TRUCKS WE FELT LIKE WE HAD A SOLUTION BUT FORD STATES THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT AFFECTED. MY COMPLAINT IN 06/2017 IS AN EXACT DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL. I BELIEVE MY TRUCK IS AFFECTED. I HAVE NEARLY BEEN IN THREE ACCIDENTS STARTING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN WARRANTY. I FEEL THE RECALL WILL ULTIMATELY AFFECT MORE VEHICLES....*BF.. *TR *DT*JB

    NHTSA complaint 11181503
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

5 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • TSB160066 Apr 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
  • TSB160041 Feb 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Pickup - 6.7L Diesel Engine - Runs rough during exhaust regeneration process - built on or before 02/23/2016
  • 16B10 Apr 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
  • 16-0041 Mar 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PICKUP - 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE - RUNS ROUGH DURING EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/23/2016 ISSUE Some 2015-2016 F-Super Duty 250-450 Pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and built on or before 2/23/2016 may exhibit a r…
  • 15-0158 Oct 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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