2016 Ford F 250 Super Crew
Common Problems
Ranked from 154 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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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Death Wobble
85complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe front end and steering wheel shake violently at highway speeds, making the vehicle difficult to control.
- 2
Random Gear Changes and Loss of Control
45complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle randomly shifts gears and loses control, especially during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Death Wobble at Highway Speeds
40complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe front end of the truck violently shakes and wobbles at highway speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
- 4
Engine Check Light
26complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine warning light illuminates, indicating a potential issue with the engine or related systems.
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Steering Damper Failure
11complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering damper fails, causing violent shaking and difficulty controlling the vehicle at highway speeds.
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Rearview Backup Camera Failure
9complaintsHigh severityOtherThe rearview backup camera fails to display images, creating a blind spot and increasing the risk of accidents.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Fuel System Issues Causing Loss of Power
8complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle loses power and fails to accelerate properly, often without warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Uncontrollable Shaking After Hitting Bumps
6complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle experiences uncontrollable shaking and loss of control after hitting bumps, especially at highway speeds.
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Engine Stall at Idle
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often due to stop-start system failure or other engine control issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Suspension Component Failure
3complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension components, such as ball joints and bushings, fail, causing violent shaking and loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Electrical system fire after remote start
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle catches fire after remote starting, with no clear cause identified.
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Engine shuddering during regeneration
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine shudders, spits, and stalls during exhaust regeneration, reducing power and response.
- 13
Service brake failure
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesComplete brake failure occurs within 2,500 miles, leading to total loss of braking ability.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Sunroof explosion without impact
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof suddenly explodes outward while the vehicle is parked or in motion, without any apparent cause.
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Suspension bounce at high speeds
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe vehicle bounces severely between 70-75 mph, compromising ride quality and safety.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.