CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Ford F-450 SD has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2016 Ford F-450 SD recalls
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image
The rearview camera can display a distorted, inverted, or blank image while the vehicle is in reverse.
Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Dust can build up in the steering wheel clock spring, the part that keeps the driver's air bag wired to the vehicle.
Tire Sidewall Damage Can Cause Sudden Air Loss or Blowout
Some 2016 heavy-duty Ford pickups built in April 2016 may have had their factory-installed tires damaged on the inner sidewall during assembly.
Most common 2016 Ford F-450 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH A TRAILER AND A LOAD CONNECTED TO THE TRUCK THE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE SUDDENLY APPEARED WITHIN THE MESSAGE DISPLAY, AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT. IMMEDIATELY WE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS NOT TOO CONGESTED AROUND US AND WE WERE DRIVING ON A RELATIVELY FLAT ROAD AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE HAD LOST VIRTUALLY ALL BRAKING POWER AND THE WE BASICALLY HAD TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE IS A 2016 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY CREW CAB TOWING A 25' GOOSENECK TRAILER WITH ONLY 71,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AN ABSOLUTE CATASTROPHE HAD WE
2016 Ford F-450 SD questions
Does the 2016 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford F-450 SD: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image; Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Tire Sidewall Damage Can Cause Sudden Air Loss or Blowout. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-450 SD?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Ford F-450 SD has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.