2016 Ford F-350 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 25 complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was traveling up horseshoe bend (idaho). I heard a noise that sounded like a backfire, but towards the front. After I heard the noise, there was smoke coming from under the hood. My passenger and I were able to make it out of the vehicle. When I opened the hood, flames just exploded from under the hood. In just a matter of minutes, my truck and 5th wheel were engulfed in flames. The passenger and I were treated in first responder vehicle for smoke inhalation.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) reductant heater needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
- Suspension 81 complaints
- Steering 77 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints