Most common 2016 Ford F-650 SD problems
Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-650 SD complaints by model year
Best F-650 SD years: 2018, 2011, 2015. Compare all years →
2016 Ford F-650 SD recalls (3)
Parking brake
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.
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Ford F-650 SD a good car?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 F-650 SD rates few complaints: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-650 SD at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford F-650 SD?
The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (1) and wheels & tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford F-650 SD have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD, the most recent from March 31, 2016 (parking brake). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-650 SD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2011 and 2015. See the full Ford F-650 SD years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford F-650 SD problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 18,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.