Ford recall: Tires
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-250 Sd 2016
- Ford F-350 Sd 2016
- Ford F-450 Sd 2016
- Ford F-550 Sd 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V246000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 26, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 23, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,288
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 5, 2016 to Apr 11, 2016
- Part
- Tires › Sidewall
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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- Ford recall: Fuel system, diesel Mar 17, 2026
- Ford recall: Power train Mar 3, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.