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2016 Ford F-650/750

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 F-650/750.

The 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 represent the manufacturer's medium-duty commercial truck lineup, designed for severe-duty applications including delivery, dump, and vocational configurations where light-duty pickups fall short, and these trucks ride on a dedicated commercial chassis engineered for sustained heavy loads and daily professional use; with zero recalls issued and just one total owner complaint reported across steering, tires, service brakes, and engine categories, the 2016 model year demonstrates exceptional dependability relative to the broader vehicle landscape, positioning it as a notably trouble-free year for operators seeking a work truck that minimizes unplanned downtime and service interruptions.

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Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the F-650/750 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 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. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
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

Ignition

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

Service checks

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

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10532 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil. · Bolts 1-18

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
236.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
336.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
436.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees
790 degrees; Bolts 19-2290 degrees
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 2016 Ford F-650/750 dominate in one area — the steering,tires,service brakes,engine, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering,tires,service brakes,engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
9
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Steering,Tires,Service Brakes,Engine1

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 9 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
TSB 23-21612023-05-23Electrical SystemSome 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2016-2022 F-650/F-750…
SSM 515362023-04-04StructureFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…
SSM 505492022-03-01Power TrainSome 2018-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped…
SSM 490652020-08-11Engine And Engine CoolingSome 2011-2020 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 and 2018-2020 F-150…

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 F-650/750 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.