2016 Ford F-250 SD electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2016 Ford F250 was flagged under safety recall notice 25S89, NHTSA recall 25V572 for the issue of where the backup camera could display a blank/distorted image, or message that the rear view camera is unavailable. The camera on my F250 has not completely failed, but has exhibited the known…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“A Ford Dealer came on a mobile call the replace the Clock spring in the steering wheel. It was an recall NHTSA # 22V337 ------- Manufactures # 22S35 They replaced it and now nothing works on my steering wheel. Dealer came to pick up my truck and take it to the Dealership. Has not been repaired yet .”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
25N15 S1 · Other · issued Apr 20, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display…
TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2025
Electrical System problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 10 | 26% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 13 | 30% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 19 | 16% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 33 | 3% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 54 | 5% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 10 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.