How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2016 Ford F-350 have?

NHTSA lists 17 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2016 F-350, which is about 8% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.

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

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2016 F-350?

The median mileage at failure across the reported complaints is 25,300 miles.

Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints.

What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe?

Owners describe violent shaking at speed, steering oscillation over rough roads, hard shifting and slipping, torque converter lockup, and lunging forward at idle.

2016 Ford F-350 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350, about 8% of its 208 total complaints for the year. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and there is no related recall for this area. Median mileage at failure was 25,300.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 8% of 208
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 25,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe violent shaking or shimmying of the vehicle at highway speeds, sometimes worsening until the truck must slow to a near stop to regain control.
Steering wheel oscillation and vehicle shaking are reported after driving over expansion joints, rough pavement, or while towing.
Several owners report the transmission shifting hard, slipping, or shuddering during gear changes, with an unknown warning light sometimes illuminated.
One owner reported the torque converter locking up around 55,000 miles, causing excessive RPMs and difficulty stopping the vehicle.
Another owner described the truck lunging forward while idling at intersections, linked to a torque converter issue flagged by a service bulletin.
A separate report describes shaking that intensified specifically when the brake pedal was applied at low speed.

When 2016 Ford F-350 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2016, latest Apr 22, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Apr 2023 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-350 model year

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

200518 (5%)
20068 (3%)
20075 (8%)
200814 (6%)
20093 (6%)
20102 (4%)
201113 (7%)
201210 (5%)
20135 (6%)
20148 (8%)
201517 (8%)
201617 (8%)
201723 (4%)
20184 (2%)
201912 (3%)
202053 (28%)
202110 (10%)
202214 (13%)
20234 (10%)
20246 (14%)
20255 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2016 Ford F-350 have?: NHTSA lists 17 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2016 F-350, which is about 8% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford F-350 transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2016 F-350?: The median mileage at failure across the reported complaints is 25,300 miles.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints.
What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe?: Owners describe violent shaking at speed, steering oscillation over rough roads, hard shifting and slipping, torque converter lockup, and lunging forward at idle.