2016 Ford F-650 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Suspension:rear (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Parking Brake 2016-03-31 · campaign 16V182000 · 4,654 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to November 30, 2015. The clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
Risk: If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable connector clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S15.
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2015-12-22 · campaign 15V858000 · 302 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with rear air suspension. In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving.
Risk: A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S38.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2015-11-24 · campaign 15V789000 · 13 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the PRNDM placed in "P", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded.
Risk: If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35.
Service bulletins (134)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · 26E02 · Other
new vehicle delivery hold emissions recall 26e02 certain 2016-2019 f-650 - 750 and 2017-2019 f-350 - 550 vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engines crankcase ventilation (ccv) inspection and replacement
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-02-20 · TSB 22-2248 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2201 to update the service procedure and parts list. some 2015-2019 f-super duty and 2016-2019 f-650/f-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7l engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter, crankcase vent oil separator, oil cooler, or upper/lower oil pan. this may be du
Steering 2024-01-18 · SSM 52188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2024 f-super duty vehicles are equipped with xl-22 (wss-m2c184-a1) high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. this fluid is an improvement in high temperature and thermal oxidative stability compared to mercon lv. this power steering fluid is also compatible and hig
Power Train:manual Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-08-10 · SSM 51854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p264f after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. this dtc indicates that the engine serial number (esn) must be programmed into the pcm. the esn is located on pts > diagn
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What owners report
2020-01-09 · Tires · 34,170 mi“driver feels unsafe, brakes feel like they are dragging, do not release all the way. brake system repaired for $5,079.44 *dt*dt*jb*dt*jb…”
2017-03-31 · Suspension:rear · 625 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f650 sd. while driving various speeds, the rear axle began bouncing and vibrating on the rear wheels. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 625.…”
2016-09-30 · Engine · 18,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-650 sd. while driving approximately 60 mph, smoke emerged from the engine compartment and the abs warning indicator illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to a car wash and water was sprayed above and under the engine. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the dealer st…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.