MYRModel Year Report

2016 Ford F-550

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2016 Ford F-550
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:53:00.942Z

Only 9 complaints 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-550 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 9 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 13 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020
2016: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
20070
20080
20090
20100
201112
201213
20136
20142
20150
20169
201712
20188
201913
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

4 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH FIRE
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TRUCK WAS IN MOTION AND WAS IN SERIOUS IMPACT WITH A TREE AFTER IT WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT OFF A RURAL SECTION OF HIGHWAY 4 NEAR STOCKTON CALIFORNIA.*DT*JB *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20200514

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2016 Ford F550.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260211

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced NOX sensor, but the failure persisted.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241104

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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Unknown issue causes the fuse box to over heat melting the harness and fuse box killing the fule pump and engine. Truck turned of and immediately restarted on the highway

NHTSA ODI report, 20210720

WHEELS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.

STRUCTURE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASH FIRE
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TRUCK WAS IN MOTION AND WAS IN SERIOUS IMPACT WITH A TREE AFTER IT WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT OFF A RURAL SECTION OF HIGHWAY 4 NEAR STOCKTON CALIFORNIA.*DT*JB *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20200514

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Ford F-550 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2016 Ford F-550 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-550?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-550 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.