2016 Ford F-250 SD electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 10, 2026MEElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   My 2016 Ford F250 was flagged under safety recall notice 25S89, NHTSA recall 25V572 for the issue of where the backup camera could display a blank/distorted image, or message that the rear view camera is unavailable. The camera on my F250 has not completely failed, but has exhibited the known issues mentioned in the recall intermittently. I received the recall notice from Ford and brought my F250 to Wiscasset Ford for a scheduled appointment on 5/9/2026 to address. Wiscasset…

   NHTSA complaint #11763333 · source
2. Filed Jul 2, 2026NCAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   A Ford Dealer came on a mobile call the replace the Clock spring in the steering wheel. It was an recall NHTSA # 22V337 ------- Manufactures # 22S35 They replaced it and now nothing works on my steering wheel. Dealer came to pick up my truck and take it to the Dealership. Has not been repaired yet .

   NHTSA complaint #11747897 · source
3. Filed Mar 20, 2026ALDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The failure of the APIM has completely disabled the Rearview Backup Camera, which is a federally mandated safety feature (FMVSS No. 111). Operating a heavy-duty F-250 without a functional backup camera creates a significant blind-spot hazard and an immediate safety risk to pedestrians and property. King Ford has confirmed the failure. Service Director Jamie Churchwell has acknowledged the damage as "Consequential Damage" resulting directly from the attempted software update…

   NHTSA complaint #11725818 · source
4. Filed Jul 21, 2025OKAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   We called our local Ford dealership, Matthew Ford of Pryor (Oklahoma) and made an appointment for the safety recall of replacing the clock spring. They proceeded to attempt the replacement and in the process damaged the steering column module, part no. GC3Z3F791KA. We are now being told that Ford does not have the necessary steering column module part and nobody manufactures it for our trim level, Platinum. Consequently, our truck is not able to be fixed and returned to us…

   NHTSA complaint #11674981 · source
5. Filed Jul 2, 2025372,958 miLAElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle had been inoperable for some time after being purchased. While having the transmission replaced, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 203,542; however, it was discovered that the actual mileage was 372,958 during the repair.

   NHTSA complaint #11670868 · source
6. Filed Aug 14, 2024COElectrical System

   My truck was working great until I took it in for the clock spring recall. After that my Bluetooth and my back up camera work intermittently. I took my truck back to the dealer ship about a week after the recall and said my sync was not working and they said at first it wasn't from the recall but then they took another look and said it was. The sync worked fine for about another week and then stopped again. Since then the sync goes in and out. Most of time out so I cannot do…

   NHTSA complaint #11608575 · source
7. Filed Jan 11, 2024OKElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11564946 · source
8. Filed Oct 4, 2023120,000 miTXAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving and making a turn into the driveway, the steering wheel lost power steering functionality inadvertently and made a clicking sound. The airbag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer…

   NHTSA complaint #11548217 · source
9. Filed Sep 20, 2023TXAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   In 2022 Ford issued a recall for my 2016 F250 for the clockspring. In mid 2023 for said sent me a letter telling me the parts are in stock contact a local dealer for repair. I dropped off my tuck and 2 day later I was told by deal it’s fixed come pick it up. I got in my truck and all the same issues were there. Airbag light is on, steering is sticking, no horn or other electrical working on steering wheel. The dealer said they did a temp fix which I later found was not true,…

   NHTSA complaint #11545730 · source
10. Filed Jun 29, 2023MOAirbagsElectrical System

    This is a safety recall dated December 2022. I have had truck in dealer but they state I have to wait for Ford. If it's a safety issue, when will my safety become priority.

    NHTSA complaint #11529532 · source
11. Filed Mar 22, 202348,000 miALElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light, the ESC warning light, and the oil change warning light were illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11513247 · source
12. Filed Mar 22, 2023WVAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

    A notice of recall was received July 2022 by my family with the following numbers: Safety Recall Notice 22S35 / NHTSA Recall 22V337. I called NHTSA today to follow up on this notice, which in July 2022 I was told by Parsons Ford the fix was not available as of yet. [XXX] with NHTSA gave me a number to Ford's customer care hotline. Ford contacted Malloy Ford in Winchester VA which is suppose to call us when an actionable fix is available. They have no clue when that will be…

    NHTSA complaint #11513232 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology