2016 Ford F-250 SD fuel/propulsion system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On [XXX], I was driving westbound on [XXX], between Kerrville and Junction, Texas. I noticed a diesel fuel smell and pulled off the highway to investigate the source. Upon stopping, fire erupted from the engine compartment and quickly spread to the front dashboard and front passenger seating area…”
filed Aug 29, 2025
“Def pump or def heater there was a recall on this when I called about the air bag recall they told me that there was one now they say there isn’t one now and something wrong with 4x4 sleeping or might be transmission bought extended warranty 2 times on pickup just need it fixed thank you”
filed Jan 11, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 13 | 11% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 12 | 7% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 30 | 3% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 13 | 3% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 40 | 3% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 20 | 7% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 3 | 12% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 4 | 7% |
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.