2016 Ford F-350 SD Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 10%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,742miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Ford F-350 SD, 10% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,742 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was just recently involved in a head on collision with a tree when I lost control of my vehicle, which is a new 2016 Ford f-350, on august 24th, 2017. This accident resulted in a total of 5 surgeries in less then 11 days! I have severe trauma & other related injuries that will require more surgeries. The entire front end of my truck was pushed back about 2-3 feet & none of my airbags deployed! Neither driver side nor passenger side air bags deployed...let alone any of the side airbags! …”
NHTSA complaint #11023891, filed 2017-09, 42,000 miles“Referenced Ford had the driver's side airbag deploy while vehicle was parked in a heated garage overnight. There was no key in the ignition. We do not have a time frame for how long it was parked before deployment. After this deployment found that the truck no longer had power to start the vehicle or any dashboard indicators/gauges working. The headlights would come on/off randomly till battery is completely dead while parked and switch was in the off position. Spoke with the dealership and they said it would take up to 6 months to repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176553, filed 2019-02, 87,198 miles“There is an advanced recall on the clockspring contamination on my vehicle. The local ford dealership is stating that they do not have access to the parts to fix this issue, as it's an advanced warning. The issue is that the truck is having the malfunction. The buttons on the steering wheel do not work, which is now causing me to not be able to see the display b/c it's blocked by a warning, the airbag light is on which is an indication that it does not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11482182, filed 2022-08“Just had to pay $239.58 for my steering wheel clock spring Ford F-350 “Recall” for the parts and labor. The dealership said that Ford still has not provided parts for the recall. The dealership was able to get the clock spring part and replace it but had to charge me. I paid for it because I’m not driving my vehicle with no operable diver-side air bag. Ford KNOWS that the clock spring needs to be replaced for the air bag to work. How is that possible that they can not pay for the parts and labor and have a 1 ton pickup with no operable airbag? …”
NHTSA complaint #11523741, filed 2023-05“Ford announced NHTSA Recall 22V337 on May 16, 2022. In December 2022, they advised about the remedy, to have the steering wheel clock spring replaced, and that parts were anticipated to be available early first quarter 2023 . My 2016 Ford F-350 had the Airbag Warning Indicator warning light on indicating a malfunction. My local authorized Ford dealer, Capital City Ford in Pierre, South Dakota, checked my pickup's system and verified the clock spring recall was indeed the reason for the circuit disconnect. The clock spring needed to be replaced. My airbag would not work until it was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11520356, filed 2023-05Related recalls
- 22V337000May 13, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2016, F-250 SD 2016, F-450 SD 2016 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 21 | 10% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
81 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology