2016 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

26Engine complaints

9.1%Of all 287 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING117 · 40.8%

SUSPENSION109 · 38%

Unspecified / other36 · 12.5%

AIR BAGS35 · 12.2%

ENGINE26 · 9.1%

Share of the 287 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel with error code P2002…”NHTSA complaint 11482023 — filed 08/30/2022

“Check engine code P2002. Dealer indicated the diesel particulate filter needs replaced. Found Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 20M06 which based on the description covers the…”NHTSA complaint 11472980 — filed 07/08/2022

“My engine light has come on as a result of an emissions problem. I have taken my truck to Ford service dept. 5 times, each…”NHTSA complaint 11453804 — filed 02/24/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-250 SD have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD: 26 of 287 complaints on file (9.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

287 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.