Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 F-650/750.
The 2016 Ford F-650/750 is a commercial truck platform whose primary operational areas—spanning the engine, steering, tires, and service brakes—generated only a single total owner complaint alongside zero recalls. Rather than indicating widespread mechanical faults, these standout figures reflect a remarkably trouble-free production run that required no formal safety interventions. As a result, this specific model year occupies a highly stable position in the vehicle's reliability history, meaning researchers can view it as a dependable baseline rather than a problematic outlier.
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | F-150 Lariat FX4 SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.60 sec | 365 hp | 4x4 |
| 2016 | F-150 Limited 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.50 sec | 365 hp | 4x4 |
| 2016 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V8 | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 385 hp | 4x4 |
| 2015 | F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.60 sec | 14.40 sec | 365 hp | 4x4 |
| 2015 | F-150 XLT 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.30 sec | 325 hp | 4x4 |
| 2015 | F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 365 hp | 4x4 |
| 2015 | F-150 Lariat 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 325 hp | 4x4 |
| 2017 | F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.00 sec | 13.70 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
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.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 59 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Upper: 7.4 ft/lbs; Lower: 18 ft/lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 10.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | Diesel 53-73 psi |
| 1 | 32 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105 | 32 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil. · Bolts 1-18
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 36.0 ft. lbs. | 36 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 36.0 ft. lbs. | 36 ft. lbs |
| 4 | 36.0 ft. lbs. | 36 ft. lbs |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 7 | 90 degrees; Bolts 19-22 | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
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.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 9 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 52476 | 2024-04-24 | Equipment | All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the… |
| TSB 23-2161 | 2023-05-23 | Electrical System | Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2016-2022 F-650/F-750… |
| SSM 51536 | 2023-04-04 | Structure | For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis… |
| SSM 50549 | 2022-03-01 | Power Train | Some 2018-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped… |
| SSM 49065 | 2020-08-11 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Some 2011-2020 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 and 2018-2020 F-150… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.