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2016 Ford F-650 Sd problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2016 Ford F-650 Sd — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other F-650 Sd years?

F-650 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted12 complaints2004: 12 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 6 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 8 complaints2021: 1 complaints2023: 4 complaints2025: 4 complaints
F-650 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Ford F-650 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine233%
Brakes117%
Steering117%
Suspension117%
Tires & Wheels117%

Does the 2016 Ford F-650 Sd have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V182000BrakesMarch 31, 2016 · 4,654 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

15V858000BrakesDecember 22, 2015 · 302 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

15V789000TransmissionNovember 24, 2015 · 13 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 10, 2019

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 10, 2019

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 1, 2016

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 10, 2019

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 10, 2019

2016 Ford F-650 Sd — common questions

Is the 2016 Ford F-650 Sd reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Ford F-650 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Ford F-650 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.