Vehicle recall 16V778000 · October 26, 2016
Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD and 2 more models
The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.
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 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.
- Consequence
- If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
- 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
- 16V778000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 2016
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16S39
- Owner notification
- November 11, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 170
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel
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 (2017): 2017
- Ford F-350 SD (2017): 2017
- Ford F-450 SD (2017): 2017
- Ford F-550 SD (2017): 2017
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