2016 Ford F-450 SD

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2016 Ford F-450 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:07.060Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 66 complaints 2000: 43 complaints 2001: 23 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 35 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 1 complaint 2016 1 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 18 complaints 2021 2022: 24 complaints 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 66 complaints 2000: 43 complaints 2000 2001: 23 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 35 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2009 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 1 complaint 2016 1 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 18 complaints 2021 2022: 24 complaints 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2024 2025: 2 complaints 2026: 3 complaints
1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 66 complaints 1999 2000: 43 complaints 2001: 23 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2005 2006: 35 complaints 2007: 16 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2009 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 1 complaint 2016 1 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 18 complaints 2021 2022: 24 complaints 2023: 5 complaints 2023 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints

2016: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
19916
19923
19935
19943
19952
19962
19974
19981
199966
200043
200123
200214
200316
200433
200540
200635
200716
200868
20093
20103
20116
20123
20132
20141
20151
20161
20171
20180
20193
20200
202118
202224
20235
20249
20252
20263

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving at highway speeds with a trailer and a load connected to the truck the check brake system message suddenly appeared within the message display, as well as the ABS light, traction control light, and the parking brake light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-16

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2016-05-23Tires16V246000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2023-07-10Air bags22V337000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022.

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    2024-05-09Preliminary evaluationOpen Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
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    2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V246000 · Tires
  • Recall 22V337000 · Air bags
  • Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-450 SD?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-450 SD have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.