2016 Ford Super Duty F-350 maintenance schedule

The 2016 Super Duty F-350 is part of the P473 generation (2014-2016), sold as a pickup. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2016 Super Duty F-350 needs, and when

All 12 of these items come from Ford's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Ford's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Diesel severe: 5000

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter

Inspect at 15000

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Cabin air filter20,000 miManufacturer
Tire rotation

Check for Dually spacing

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant

Diesel test additive

100,000 mi / 6 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Severe towing: 60000

150,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs (Gas)

Gas only

100,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine beltInspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid

Severe 4WD: 60000

150,000 miManufacturer
PCV valve (Gas)100,000 miManufacturer
12V battery

Diesel dual

3 yearsManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-30 (Gas) / 10W-30 (Diesel), 7 qt
Coolant
Motorcraft Yellow
Transmission fluid
MERCON LV

Powertrains in this generation

  • 6.2L 8-cyl (Boss), 385 hp, 6AT, RWD/4WD
  • 6.7L 8-cyl diesel (Power Stroke), 400 hp, 6AT, RWD/4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2016 Super Duty F-350 owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Death Wobble

high severity

From about 40,000 mi · $300-$1,000 to fix

Front end violent shake

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for the 2016 Ford Super Duty F-350

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Ford dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 25V572000

September 2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

May 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.

December 2020

Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

April 2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.

Other Super Duty F-350 model years

P708 (2023-2026)

P558 (2017-2022)

P473 (2014-2016)

Shopping new? The Ford Super Duty F-350 guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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