2016 Ford F-250 SD fuel system, diesel problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 4, 2025
“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…”
filed Aug 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-250 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 25 | 16% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 34 | 13% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 13 | 1% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 7 | 2% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 11 | 4% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.