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2016 Ford

F-550

Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel, Regular Cab Chassis, RWD, 8 cyl, 6.7 L, Diesel

Ford F-550: best and worst years
2016 Ford F-550
2016 photoBob P. B.CC BY 2.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Fuel economy
Not EPA-ratedMost heavy-duty trucks and vans (over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight rating) are exempt from EPA fuel economy testing, so no official MPG exists for this vehicle.

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 5 (16,001 to 19,500 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
9 See on NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS29%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION7%
  • ENGINE7%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 14 total.

Ford F-550: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.