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Ford F350 SD

2016 only

308 classified complaints 3 recalls

2016 Ford F350 SD have 308 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Shocks and struts, typically surfacing around 28,985 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford F350 SD report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Shocks and struts · Suspension 62 complaints

Median onset: 28,985 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 59 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 54 complaints

Median onset: 45,850 miles. 1.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 23 complaints

Median onset: 52,680 miles.

Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 23 complaints

Median onset: 58,742 miles. 8.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 11 complaints

Median onset: 45,222 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 71,599 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 9 complaints

Median onset: 32,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Ford F350 SD report for every year and full specs/safety data.