2016 Ford F-250 SD fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 3, 2026FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Failure of Bosch CP4 fuel pump causing me to be stranded on the side of the road. No recalls currently issued and cannot afford a $15,000 fix

   NHTSA complaint #11768676 · source
2. Filed Aug 29, 2025TXFireFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On [XXX], I was driving westbound on [XXX], between Kerrville and Junction, Texas. I noticed a diesel fuel smell and pulled off the highway to investigate the source. Upon stopping, fire erupted from the engine compartment and quickly spread to the front dashboard and front passenger seating area. No warning lamps, no high temp or abnormal gage levels. The Mountain Home, TX volunteer fire dept arrived about 30 minutes after we called 911 and extinguished the remaining…

   NHTSA complaint #11683811 · source
3. Filed Aug 4, 2025212,000 miPAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the driveway at the residence and became aware of an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that an unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that a fuel system upgrade was available; however, the vehicle was not upgraded. The vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11678272 · source
4. Filed Aug 1, 202566,634 miAZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced reduced power and poor fuel efficiency. The messages "DPF System Overloaded" and "Exhaust System Fault - 50 Miles Until Speed Restrict" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions. The dealer performed a manual regeneration three times, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was…

   NHTSA complaint #11677804 · source
5. Filed May 21, 202591,000 miALTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an inoperable high-pressure fuel pump(HPFP). The dealer determined that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11662363 · source
6. Filed Feb 11, 2025178,000 miNCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled while driving through an intersection. The contact was able to safely coast the vehicle over to the side of the highway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that several days later the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there…

   NHTSA complaint #11641966 · source
7. Filed Jan 3, 2025240,000 miTXTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the reduced power warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact drifted over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed high-pressure fuel pump. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made…

   NHTSA complaint #11633903 · source
8. Filed Jul 31, 2024140,000 miNYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a busy highway. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the intended destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost…

   NHTSA complaint #11605688 · source
9. Filed Jun 17, 2024237,778 miVATowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and hauling a trailer, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump had failed due to metal shavings in the fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.…

   NHTSA complaint #11594731 · source
10. Filed Jun 11, 202476,880 miMPFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the check engine light illuminated, and the message “Reduced Power Mode” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump, manifold assembly, fuel injectors, injector terminal seal, gaskets, vacuum pump, and left side fuel rail pressure pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…

    NHTSA complaint #11593655 · source
11. Filed Apr 4, 2024110,000 miNJFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated, with a message stating to check the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed. The mechanic stated that the high-pressure pump created metal debris that traveled through the fuel system and the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle…

    NHTSA complaint #11581075 · source
12. 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

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