Vehicle recall 16V246000 · April 26, 2016
Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V246000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 26, 2016
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16S17
- Owner notification
- May 23, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,288
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires › Sidewall
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-250 SD (2016): 2016
- Ford F-350 SD (2016): 2016
- Ford F-450 SD (2016): 2016
- Ford F-550 SD (2016): 2016
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