2016 Ford F-350 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Ford F-350 SD, 1% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 45–55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle, which reset the vehicle. The vehicle then went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the RPM failed to exceed 2,500 RPM. The vehicle was idling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to a Ford dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the turbo. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608938, filed 2024-08, 50,000 miles“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. The failure mileage was approximately 52,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11443903, filed 2021-12, 52,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 14% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 17% |
| 2011 | 5 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 21 | 21% |
| 2006 | 16 | 13% |
| 2005 | 48 | 22% |
| 2004 | 42 | 32% |
| 2003 | 51 | 39% |
| 2002 | 41 | 33% |
| 2001 | 40 | 25% |
| 2000 | 41 | 26% |
| 1999 | 32 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
81 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTires
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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