CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Ford F-650 SD has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2016 Ford F-650 SD recalls
Parking brake clip may fail, letting truck roll
The clip that connects the hand-operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable can fail.
Chafed rear brake air line can leak and reduce braking
On certain trucks built between April and December 2015 with rear air suspension, the rear brake hoses can rub against the rear axle housing while driving.
Parked truck can roll if park pawl breaks
Some 2016 F-650 trucks built between late July and early September 2015 may have an incorrect steering column with a Park position on the shifter, instead of the correct design without Park.
Most common 2016 Ford F-650 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
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
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-650 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A CAR WASH AND WATER WAS SPRAYED ABOVE AND UNDER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
2016 Ford F-650 SD questions
Does the 2016 Ford F-650 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD: Parking brake clip may fail, letting truck roll; Chafed rear brake air line can leak and reduce braking; Parked truck can roll if park pawl breaks. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-650 SD?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Suspension (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Ford F-650 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.