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2016 Ford F-450

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 F.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Ford F-450 is a truck built on the 450 platform and equipped with an S6 automatic transmission, delivering an EPA-rated fuel economy of 18/24/21 mpg. This model year is associated with 13 recalls and 1,686 total owner complaints, with service brakes identified as the top complaint area. Within a model complaint history spanning 2003 to 2020, this vehicle's record sits between a low of 3 complaints in 2014 and a high of 24 in 2020.

Model year2025202420232016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy18/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3911 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.8–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2016 F-150 Lariat FX4 SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost (5.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016F-150 Lariat FX4 SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.60 sec365 hp4x4
2016F-150 Limited 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.50 sec365 hp4x4
2016F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V86.30 sec14.90 sec385 hp4x4
2015F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.40 sec365 hp4x4
2015F-150 XLT 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec325 hp4x4
2015F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.40 sec15.00 sec365 hp4x4
2015F-150 Lariat 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.50 sec15.10 sec325 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.70 sec450 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Front: 80W- in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5-8.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilFront: 80W-
Engine CoolantUse orange coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity26.7 qt
Engine CoolantUse orange coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity10.8 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 7.4 ft/lbs; Lower: 18 ft/lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts85.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugFront: 20.0
Transfer Case Drain PlugFront: 45.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.63-1.70 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40-4.10 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)Diesel 53-73 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque46
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 295 Torque; Rear: 295
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement1.472
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking brake 9.574

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10532 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miTemperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 90,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Ford F-450 sits at a quiet point in the model’s federal record. After a low-activity run from 2003 through 2010, reported activity rose sharply for 2011–2012, moderated through 2015, then spiked again beginning in 2017. Specifically, 2016 logged only 4 complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and 5 TSBs — lower than 2015’s 6 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 investigation, and 10 TSBs, and far below 2017’s 20 complaints, 4 recalls, and 2 investigations. That said, the 2016 data still lists 257 service-brake, 225 power-train, 160 engine, and 137 structure complaints, plus 48 crash and 22 fire complaints; the JSON does not specify root causes. Because the year-level federal flags are the lowest in the surrounding 2011–2020 window, a used 2016 appears to be one of the safer bets of this generation, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms those higher-count complaint systems are in good shape.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
274
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,686
Owner complaints
48 involved a crash · 22 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,686 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes257
Power Train225
Engine160
Structure137
Unknown Or Other132
Visibility/Wiper74
Electrical System57
Wheels47

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 274 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 534952025-03-14Unknown Or OtherSome 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…
SSM 531742024-11-26Unknown Or OtherVarious vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt…
TSB 24-21882024-07-24WheelsThis article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
TSB 24-21652024-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.