How common are engine complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350?

NHTSA lists 30 engine-related complaints for the 2016 F-350, which is 14% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford F-350 engine?

No related recalls are listed for this engine problem area in the data. Some owners mention a reductant heater recall that applied to 2012-2015 trucks and ask why it wasn't extended to 2016.

At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2016 F-350 is 52,750 miles.

What kind of engine failures do owners report most?

Owners describe violent shaking and power loss during emissions regeneration, sudden stalling at highway speed, and antifreeze loss linked to cooler components.

Are there any fires or crashes linked to these engine complaints?

Yes, NHTSA data for this area lists 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 3 injuries among the 30 engine complaints for the 2016 F-350.

2016 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 30 of 208 complaints (14%) filed for the 2016 Ford F-350, with a median failure mileage of 52,750. No related recall is listed for this engine issue, though owners reference a reductant heater recall covering earlier model years.

Engine complaints: 30; 14% of 208
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 52,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine shudders and shakes violently, with rattling valves and sudden power loss during emissions regeneration cycles, especially while climbing grades.
Vehicle drops speed abruptly from highway speeds (65-70 mph) to around 45 mph when entering an exhaust cleaning/regeneration mode, similar to limp mode, with no diagnostic codes present.
Engine loses power and stalls unexpectedly at highway speed, sometimes leaving the truck unable to restart even after dealer diagnosis.
Check engine light flashes intermittently, in some cases traced to a reductant heater and sender assembly needing replacement.
Owners report antifreeze loss traced to intercooler or EGR cooler issues, in one case followed by a connecting rod failure.
A smoke and fire event originated from under the hood after a backfire-like noise, destroying the vehicle and an attached trailer.

When 2016 Ford F-350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2016, latest Jun 11, 2025.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Jun 2025; peak Dec 2021 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2016 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201011 (21%)
201148 (26%)
201251 (28%)
201320 (23%)
201413 (13%)
201542 (20%)
201630 (14%)
201730 (5%)
201810 (5%)
201924 (5%)
202015 (8%)
202117 (18%)
202219 (17%)
20234 (10%)
20246 (14%)
20255 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350?: NHTSA lists 30 engine-related complaints for the 2016 F-350, which is 14% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford F-350 engine?: No related recalls are listed for this engine problem area in the data. Some owners mention a reductant heater recall that applied to 2012-2015 trucks and ask why it wasn't extended to 2016.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2016 F-350 is 52,750 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners report most?: Owners describe violent shaking and power loss during emissions regeneration, sudden stalling at highway speed, and antifreeze loss linked to cooler components.
Are there any fires or crashes linked to these engine complaints?: Yes, NHTSA data for this area lists 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 3 injuries among the 30 engine complaints for the 2016 F-350.