Diesel Engine problems of the 2016 Ford F-250

Two problems related to diesel engine have been reported for the 2016 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Ford F-250 based on all problems reported for the 2016 F-250.

1 Diesel Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was parked, and restarted when it locked itself into idle mode and would not move. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the reduction heater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

2 Diesel Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2016

The trucks diesel engine sporadically shudders/sputters/stalls creating a loss of power and doesn¿t respond to throttle input. The issue occurs sporadically while cleaning the exhaust filter. The vehicle is in motion when this occurs. This has occurred 4 times and it has occurred on city streets and highways. This has occurred 4 times. The dealer has reflashed the software once. It is currently at a Ford dealership for the past 30 days. They stated they are replacing the valves on the left side( head) and may send the head to a machine shop.


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