2016 Ford F-550 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Ford F-550 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 Ford F-550. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 44%
- Electrical system2 22%
- Engine cooling2 22%
- Engine1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Truck was in motion and was in serious impact with a tree after it went down a steep embankment off a rural section of highway 4 near stockton california.”
NHTSA complaint #11324584, filed 2020-05, 85,000 milesElectrical system: “Unknown issue causes the fuse box to over heat melting the harness and fuse box killing the fule pump and engine. Truck turned of and immediately restarted on the highway”
NHTSA complaint #11425632, filed 2021-07Engine 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11623427, filed 2024-11, 83,000 milesBack-over prevention (rear camera): “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11707713, filed 2025-12, 160,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 83,000 and 85,006 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford F-550 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10179117Aug 6, 2020Electrical system. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019…
- 10183749Apr 5, 2016Electrical system. In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
Other model years of the Ford F-550
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | 38,239 | 2 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 14 | 108,282 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 8 | 32,275 | 10 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 14 | 80,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 9 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 8,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 13 | 72,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 12 | 21,094 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Ford F-550 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 Ford F-550 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Ford F-550 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2016 Ford F-550 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Ford F-550 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,000 miles and the middle half falls between 83,000 and 85,006 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.