2016 Ford F-350 Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350, 10% of that year's 208 total complaints, tied to a steering wheel clock spring recall (22V337000). Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes and warning lights tied to the recall, with a median failure mileage of 58,742.
- Airbags complaints
- 21
- 10% of 208
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 58,742 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags did not deploy during head-on or high-speed crashes, leaving occupants without protection despite significant front-end damage.
- Airbag warning light illuminates due to a contaminated steering wheel clock spring, often accompanied by loss of horn, steering wheel button, or instrument panel function.
- Owners who received recall notice 22V337000 report the replacement clock spring part was unavailable for extended periods, leaving the airbag inoperative or warning light on.
- Some owners paid out of pocket for the clock spring replacement when dealers said recall parts had not yet arrived.
- Instrument panel display intermittently goes black, linked by dealers to the same clock spring failure covered under the recall.
When 2016 Ford F-350 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 17, 2017, latest Jun 4, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2016 Ford F-350
- NHTSA 22V337000May 13, 2022Airbags310,203 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
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.
Risk: A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Airbags complaints by F-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20054 (1%)
- 20068 (3%)
- 20070 (0%)
- 20085 (2%)
- 20092 (4%)
- 20101 (2%)
- 20111 (1%)
- 20122 (1%)
- 20130 (0%)
- 20144 (4%)
- 20153 (1%)
- 201621 (10%)
- 20170 (0%)
- 20180 (0%)
- 20194 (1%)
- 20200 (0%)
- 20210 (0%)
- 20220 (0%)
- 20230 (0%)
- 20240 (0%)
- 20251 (7%)
Frequently asked questions
- Why do 2016 Ford F-350 owners report airbag problems?
- NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2016 F-350, mostly linked to a steering wheel clock spring that accumulates dust and disconnects the airbag's electrical connection, as described in recall 22V337000.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford F-350 airbags?
- Yes. Recall campaign 22V337000, reported 2022-05-13, covers 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks for a clock spring issue that can disconnect the airbag electrical connection. The remedy is a free clock spring replacement.
- Did the 2016 F-350 airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries reported among the 21 airbag complaints for the 2016 F-350.
- At what mileage do 2016 F-350 airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 58,742 miles.