2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7L Power Stroke) — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $32,000–$48,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
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The last year of the first-generation 6.7 Power Stroke, and the most sorted version of it — the ceramic-turbo and early emissions bugs were largely behind it. It still uses the CP4 fuel pump. A strong, capable tow rig if that one component has been addressed.
Known Issues for the 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7L Power Stroke)
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Metal contamination through the entire fuel system on pump failure. Mitigation kit or CP3 conversion is standard.
Repair cost range: $8,000-$12,000
Variable geometry vanes stick from soot, causing underboost.
Repair cost range: $2,000-$4,000
DEF heaters, pumps, and NOx sensors fail and trigger derates.
Repair cost range: $800-$2,500
Ball joints, bearings, and steering wear on hard-worked trucks.
Repair cost range: $800-$2,500
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Debris in the fuel filter
- ✗Deleted emissions with no documentation
- ✗Plow mount with no front-end service
- ✗Heavy fleet mileage
Good Signs
- ✓CP4 mitigation installed
- ✓Fuel filters changed every 15k miles
- ✓Private owner with a fifth wheel and a service folder
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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