2016 Ford F-650 SD recalls & problems

3 recalls 3 complaints

3recalls
3owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford F-650 SD and 3 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is engine (2 reports), followed by service brakes (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2016 Ford F-650 SD recalls

Parking Brake · NHTSA 16V182000 · Mar 31, 2016

Problem: 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.

4,654 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 15V858000 · Dec 22, 2015

Problem: 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.

302 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Power Train · NHTSA 15V789000 · Nov 24, 2015

Problem: 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…

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.

13 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2016 Ford F-650 SD problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine 2
000
Service Brakes 1
000
Steering 1
000
Suspension 1
000
Tires 1
000

Latest owner complaints

Engine · Jan 9, 2020 · 34,170 miles · CA

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

Service Brakes · Jan 9, 2020 · 34,170 miles · CA

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

Steering · Jan 9, 2020 · 34,170 miles · CA

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

Tires · Jan 9, 2020 · 34,170 miles · CA

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

Suspension · Mar 31, 2017 · 625 miles · NY

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.

Engine · Sep 30, 2016 · 18,000 miles · CA

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 stated that nothing was wrong…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-650 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2016 Ford F-650 SD, the most recent one (16V182000) for parking brake. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-650 SD?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (2), service brakes (1), steering (1).