2016 Ford F-350 SD Engine Problems

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

22Engine complaints

10.6%Of all 208 complaints

#3Most-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

SUSPENSION80 · 38.5%

STEERING74 · 35.6%

ENGINE22 · 10.6%

AIR BAGS21 · 10.1%

Unspecified / other19 · 9.1%

Share of the 208 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford F-350 SD overview page.

What owners report

“My vehicle was purchased from Shottenkirk Ford new in 2016. They perform my maintenance regularly. Recently, I experienced a leak and took it in; I…”NHTSA complaint 11515606 — filed 04/05/2023

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11484822 — filed 09/16/2022

“vehicle was taken to Seaside Auto Repair, Satellite Beach FL to be looked at for problems it was having on the 24th of March. On…”NHTSA complaint 11461455 — filed 04/20/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-350 SD have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-350 SD: 22 of 208 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford F-350 SD have in total?

208 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 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.