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2016 Ford F 250 Regular Cab
Common Problems

Ranked from 152 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

15 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Death Wobble

    84complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The front end and steering wheel shake violently at highway speeds, making the vehicle difficult to control.

  2. 2

    Suspension Issues Causing Violent Shaking

    64complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The suspension causes violent shaking and loss of control when driving over uneven road surfaces or at highway speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Air Bag Sensor Failure

    22complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The air bag warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction in the air bag system, potentially affecting passenger safety.

  4. 4

    Steering Wheel Shaking

    19complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel shakes violently at high speeds or after hitting bumps, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

  5. 5

    Engine Malfunction Indicated by Check Engine Light

    15complaints
    High severityEngine

    The check engine light illuminates, indicating potential issues with the engine or related systems.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Failure of Rearview Backup Camera

    9complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The rearview backup camera fails to display images, creating a significant blind-spot hazard and increasing the risk of pedestrian and property damage.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Steering Damper Failure

    9complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering damper fails, leading to violent shaking and difficulty controlling the vehicle at highway speeds.

  8. 8

    Engine Check Light Illumination

    8complaints
    Low severityEngine

    The check engine warning light illuminates, indicating a potential issue with the engine or related systems.

  9. 9

    Steering Wheel Oscillation

    7complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel oscillates or shakes uncontrollably when driving over bumps or at higher speeds, reducing handling stability.

  10. 10

    Sunroof explosion without impact

    7complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof suddenly explodes outward while the vehicle is parked or in motion, without any apparent cause or impact.

  11. 11

    Reduced Power and Motive Failure

    4complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The vehicle loses motive power and experiences reduced performance without any warning lights, increasing the risk of accidents.

  12. 12

    Electrical system issues with backup camera and brake lights

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Backup camera and brake lights are inoperable or intermittent due to water damage in the wiring harness pigtails.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Engine shuddering during exhaust regeneration

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine shudders, spits, or stalls during exhaust regeneration, reducing power and response to throttle input.

  14. 14

    Service brake failure

    2complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Complete brake failure occurs within 2,500 miles, leading to potential loss of vehicle control.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  15. 15

    Suspension hop at highway speeds

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The vehicle bounces up and down at speeds between 40-80 mph, causing discomfort and potential safety issues.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2010 Ford F 250 Regular Cab2015 Ford F 250 Regular Cab2017 Ford F 250 Regular Cab2018 Ford F 250 Regular Cab2019 Ford F 250 Regular Cab2020 Ford F 250 Regular Cab2021 Ford F 250 Regular CabAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.