- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- The risk
- A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Ford F-550 SD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Ford F-550 SD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 2025 for the camera.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical F-550 SD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Ford F-550 SD recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.
- The risk
- A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.
- The risk
- A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.
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Ford F-550 SD: every year compared
All F-550 SD years2016 Ford F-550 SD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-550 SD | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | 2,466 | 15 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Escape | 1,194 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Edge | 932 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Expedition | 217 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Expedition EL | 181 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Cmax Energi | 46 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford E-450 | 17 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Cmax Hev | 14 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Ford F-550 SD
Does the 2016 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford F-550 SD: camera (September 2025); driver clockspring / spiral cassette (May 2022); sidewall (April 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Ford F-550 SD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Ford F-550 SD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 71 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford F-550 SD year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Ford F-550 SD has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data