2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Transmission slipping
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 F-250 Super Duty report: transmission slipping. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 6,650 miles.
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2016 F-250 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11696278 (filed 10/29/2025): “Vehicle goes to different gear randomly while driving will go into fifth gear when taking off first thing during first start up of the day.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11623480 (filed 11/04/2024): “Normal driving on highway. i drove over a rough section of road and the truck began shaking uncontrollably. was able to slow down and the shaking stopped.. i've spent over $4000. 00 to fix problem. within 6 months the issue returned. have told ford dealshi…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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