Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Ford F-650 SD peaked in 2016, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Ford F-650 SD
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 30, 2016 to Jan 9, 2020.
Recall campaigns covering this model year34,969 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2016 other
Severity index0.02016 others average 9.6
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2016 Ford F-650 SD name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Ford F-650 SD
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-182 | Mar 31, 2016 | Clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail | Brakes | 4,654 | Part replacement |
| 15V-858 | Dec 22, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving | Brakes | 302 | Part replacement |
| 15V-789 | Nov 24, 2015 | Affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of… | Powertrain | 13 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Ford F-650 SD
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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 9, 2020Failure Aug 10, 201934,170 milesBloomington, CAEngine, Service brakes, Steering, Tires
DRIVER FEELS UNSAFE, BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, DO NOT RELEASE ALL THE WAY. BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRED FOR $5,079.44 *DT*DT*JB*DT*JB
NHTSA complaint 11298115 - Filed Mar 31, 2017Failure May 1, 2016625 milesMedford, NYRear
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F650 SD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR AXLE BEGAN BOUNCING AND VIBRATING ON THE REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 625.
NHTSA complaint 10969744 - Filed Sep 30, 2016Failure Sep 26, 201618,000 milesOakland, CAEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-650 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A CAR WASH AND WATER WAS SPRAYED ABOVE AND UNDER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
NHTSA complaint 10910779
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
135 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- 26E02 Aug 26, 2026 · Other
NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD Emissions Recall 26E02 Certain 2016-2019 F-650 - 750 and 2017-2019 F-350 - 550 Vehicles Equipped With 6.7L Diesel Engines Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Inspection And Replacement - SSM 53040 Oct 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. … - SSM 52476 Apr 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Un… - TSB 22-2248 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 22-2201 to update the Service Procedure and Parts List. Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter, crankcase vent oil separator, oil coo… - SSM 52188 Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2024 F-Super Duty vehicles are equipped with XL-22 (WSS-M2C184-A1) high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. This fluid is an improvement in high temperature and thermal oxidative stability compared to Mercon LV. This powe… - SSM 51854 Aug 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into… - SSM 51849 Aug 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into… - SSM 51691 Jun 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain… - SSM 51536 Apr 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a di… - SSM 51294 Jan 11, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require the lower intake manifold to be removed for various concerns. The WSM, Section 303-01, has been updated to remove the lower intake manifold leaving the crankcase vent o… - TSB 22-2380 Oct 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern of oil consumption in applications where the engine is idled for extended periods of time. Thi… - TSB 22-2223 Jun 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern of oil consumption in applications where the engine is idled for extended periods of time. Thi… - TSB 22-2191 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 08-Mar-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfu… - SSM 50636 Mar 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain… - TSB 22-2081 Mar 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016-2017 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2002 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to a cracked diesel particulat… - SSM 50323 Dec 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L diesel engines and 2018-2021 F-150 with 3.0L diesel engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code … - TSB160064 Apr 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
6.7L Diesel - fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Illulminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) - TSB160060 Apr 6, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
602L/6.8L - Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF) P0627, P025B, P025A, and/or U019 - Built on or before 04/06/2016 - TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700 - TSB160056 Mar 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
6.7L Diefsel - Runs rough during power take off (PTO) Operation - Illuminated MIL - various DTCS - Built on or before 03/09/2016 - TSB160049 Mar 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
6.7L Diesel - Fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicat or lamp (MIL) Illuminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF) - CSC15B32 Oct 14, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Demonsftration/Delivery Hold - Customer Satisfaction Program 15B32 Certain 2015 Model Year F-150, MKS, and 2016 Explorer, F-Super Duty, and - TSB160001 Feb 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C - LTR3756 Feb 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016 - TSB150158 Sep 9, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
6.7L Diesel - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) Illuminated - Diagnostic Ttouble Codes (DTCS) P2002, P246C And/Or P2463- Built On Or Before 09/09/2015 - TSB 21-2336 Sep 28, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1-Apr-2020 equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 30-Oct-2019 equipped with a 6.7L engine and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or before 30-Oct-2019 equi… - 20M06-S1 Sep 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble Code P2002 - TSB 21-2287 Aug 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 17-0068 to update the Service Procedure and Parts List. Some 2016-2017 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and built on or before 21-Aug-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with di… - SSM 50066 Aug 27, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter, crankcase vent oil separator, oil cooler, upper/lower oil pan. This may be due to a clogged crankcase vent oil separator … - SSM 49844 Jun 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 15-Feb-2016 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P054F stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This m… - SSM 49805 May 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2011-2021 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may have engine oil in the exhaust after turbocharger replacement for various reasons. To correct the condition, remove the exhaust and stand the exhaust up with the turbocharger inlet side facing down u… - 20M06 Feb 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This program extends the warranty coverage of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) when a diagnostic trouble code P2002 is present in the powertrain control module (PCM). Repairs associated with DTCs other than P2002 and/or DPF plugged due to failure to perf… - SSM 49483 Jan 21, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2016-2021 F650-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L diesel engines and 2018-2021 F-150 with 3.0L diesel engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DT… - SSM 49430 Jan 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2011-2021 F-Super Duty and 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a high/elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this high/elevated idle to reduce buildup of unburned hydrocarbons from the… - 16-0064 Apr 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a fuel knock type noise at idle, illuminated MIL with one or more of the following DTCs: P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281, P0284, - 16-0060 Apr 13, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2012-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 6.8L engine built on or before 4/6/2016 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0627, P025A, P025B and/or U0109 stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory. - 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 - TSB 20-2369 Oct 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2015-2016 F-Super Duty pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24A0 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various str… - SSM 49210 Sep 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare for a turbocharger … - SSM 49039 Jul 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter, crankcase vent oil separator, oil cooler, upper/lower oil pan. This may be due to a clogged crankcase vent oil separator … - SSM 48450 Jan 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and an air brake system may exhibit inoperative cruise control and/or immediate transmission downshifting when releasing the accelerator pedal. This may be caused by an in range failure of the … - SSM 48299 Nov 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016-2019 F-750 vehicles may exhibit an excessive or uneven amount (inner versus outer) of front and/or rear brake pad wear. For vehicles exhibiting this condition, it's recommended to use FC4Z-2001-F brake pad kit when replacing front or rear pads. So… - SSM 48123 Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA and negative batte… - 17B29-S2 May 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain 2016-2017 Model Year F-650, F-750 and F-59 Vehicles with a 6.8L Engine - Cylinder Head Inspection and Replacement - SSM 47999 May 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F650-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern where the engine cooling fan stays on at all times or is inoperative. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0480, P0494, P0495, P0529, P0691, P0692, P0693… - SSM 47976 May 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignmen… - TSB19-2142 May 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern of oil consumption in applications where the engine is idled for extended periods of time. Thi… - SSM 47948 Apr 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing tu… - SSM 47836 Feb 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector. - SSM 47823 Feb 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into… - SSM 47852 Mar 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or after 1-Oct-2017 equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an intermittent oil pressure warning lamp. A revised oil pressure switch has been released; service part number GC3Z-9278-B. … - TSB 19-2053 Mar 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016- 2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an oil consumption concern in applications where the engine is idled for extended periods of time. Th… - SSM 47836 Feb 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector. - SSM 47824 Feb 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool may display an erro… - SSM 47823 Feb 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into… - SSM 47712 Dec 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F650-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L diesel engines and 2018-2019 F-150 with 3.0L diesel engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DT… - SSM 47711 Dec 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'. To remove the inconvenience of the pop-up the cus… - TSB 18-2361 Dec 4, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019 EcoSport/Expedition, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral mov… - TSB 19-2007 Jan 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles built at Kansas City Assembly Plant on or after 4-Apr-2018 and Dearborn Truck Plant on or after 13-Apr-2018 and some F-Super Duty vehicles built at Kentucky Truck Plant on or after 22-Apr-2018 and Ohio Assembly Plant on or afte… - TSB 19-2006 Jan 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016-2018 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 23-Apr-2018 may exhibit an inaccurate DEF level gauge with no DEF level related diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the powertrain control module (PCM). Follow the Serv…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.