2016 Ford F-650 SD: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine; the 2015 and 2018 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2019
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2016
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2016
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the PRNDM placed in "P", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to November 30, 2015. The clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable connector clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S15.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with rear air suspension. In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S38.
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Is the 2016 Ford F-650 SD reliable?
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2016 Ford F-650 SD have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:column. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.