2016 Ford F-350 SD fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 29, 2026LAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On 09-25-2026 I was changing the fuel filters on my truck when i noticed metal shavings in the bottom of the fuel filter. Immediatey contacted Norman's Auto & Diesel Repair and i had the truck towed to Norman's. The CP4 fuel pump was failing, they converted to the DCR fuel pump. The truck only has 71,234 miles on it and this problem cost me over 4,000.00 dollars. All Ford 6.7 diesel from 2011 to 2026 should be recalled. This is a problem that Ford has been knowing about…

   NHTSA complaint #11767850 · source
2. Filed Apr 12, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The CP4 is failing, this has been a know problem on these F- series trucks for sometime now. This needs to be remedied on these vehicles. This has been known for years.

   NHTSA complaint #11730672 · source
3. Filed Jun 11, 202582,800 miTXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the cylinder was not operating as needed, and there was engine damage. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer, Summerville Ford (9700 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485); where it was diagnosed and…

   NHTSA complaint #11666336 · source
4. Filed Apr 8, 202552,860 miMDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after adding diesel particulate filter fluid in the vehicle, the message that the vehicle was low on fluid was displayed, and the vehicle would unintendedly decelerate to under 50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the DPF pump and burner. Approximately 30,000 miles later, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was returned to…

   NHTSA complaint #11653421 · source
5. Filed Dec 23, 202488,000 miINTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The oil and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The contact was informed that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11632162 · source
6. Filed Nov 3, 2024WVFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I keep on hand a set of fuel filters and other filters for my personal vehicle. The set I just installed (fuel filters), the upper one, made of plastic, exploded while purging the air out of the diesel system. Diesel went all over the motor, the exhaust, the turbo, and all over my garage. While looking into this more, I found more people in the listings showing the same thing to happen to them. I had to go out and spend another $103 to fix this problem, so I could get my…

   NHTSA complaint #11623307 · source
7. Filed Jun 3, 2024150,000 miWYTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel pump and metal shavings inside the fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system and injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11592147 · source
8. Filed Apr 15, 2024TNFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   There are two incidents one ford diesel high pressure fuel pump disintergrates while driving vehicle and the intercooler hose which is plastic blows up which in both cases causes the vehicle to lose power and stop running. This occured to me while pulling rv on interstate .

   NHTSA complaint #11583137 · source
9. Filed Dec 7, 2023112,000 miGATowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the "Engine Power Reduced" message was displayed and the vehicle downshifted while running very rough before the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and caused metal fragments to enter the fuel system. The contact was informed…

   NHTSA complaint #11558911 · source
10. Filed Jul 25, 2023100,000 miSDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to reach her destination but had to periodically start the vehicle and let it run to ensure that the vehicle would remain operable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the diesel exhaust fluid tank had frozen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

    NHTSA complaint #11534446 · source
11. Filed Sep 16, 202244,000 miCOEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the diesel particulate filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11484822 · source
12. Filed Aug 24, 202236,000 miMTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the diesel particulate filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program:…

    NHTSA complaint #11481042 · source

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