2016 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

26Engine complaints

9.5%Of all 275 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

STEERING113 · 41.1%

SUSPENSION104 · 37.8%

Unspecified / other36 · 13.1%

AIR BAGS35 · 12.7%

ENGINE26 · 9.5%

Share of the 275 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford F-250 overview page.

What owners report

“Maintained Truck and did all required maintenance. Truck blew up while driving. All oil leaked out. Ford found hole in upper oil pan. Truck had…”NHTSA complaint 11512492 — filed 03/17/2023

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-250 have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-250: 26 of 275 complaints on file (9.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

275 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 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 07/12/2026.