2016 Ford F-550
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.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2016: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 17 |
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.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-14
Also filed under Structure
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, 2026-02-11
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, 2024-11-04
Electrical system
2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-20
Wheels
1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.
Structure
1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2016 Ford F-550 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.