2016 Ford F-550 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2016 Ford F-550 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).

0Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Ford F-550 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Ford F-550.

Most common 2016 Ford F-550 problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags4
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Structure1
Wheels1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Back Over Prevention1

What owners report

2026-02-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2016 Ford F550. The contact stated that while one of the employees was driving 30 MPH and making a turn, a diesel fuel-burning odor was coming from the engine and entered the inside of the cabin through the A/C vents. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver was three hundred feet away from the business and continued to drive up to the business. The driver exited the vehicle and noticed oil dripping from underneath the vehicle. The driver opened the hood and noticed diesel fuel all over the engine. Upon further investigation, the driver noticed that the plastic drain valve on the bottom of the water separator was cracked, and oil was spewi
2025-12-30, Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a black image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2024-11-04, Engine And Engine Cooling
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. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 83,000.
2023-06-08, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2023-05-16, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2016 Ford F-550 questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-550 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Ford F-550 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-550?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Ford F-550 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.

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