2016 Ford F 250 Supercab
Common Problems
Ranked from 122 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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Steering Issues - Death Wobble
59complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe front end of the truck shakes violently at high speeds or after hitting bumps, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Death Wobble
56complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe front end of the truck shakes violently at high speeds or after hitting bumps, causing loss of control.
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Suspension Shaking and Uncontrollable Steering
27complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe vehicle shakes violently and becomes uncontrollable when driving over bumps or at high speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Suspension Defect - Death Wobble
23complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe front end of the truck shakes violently at high speeds or after hitting bumps, potentially leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Airbag System Issues (Recall Non-Compliance)
10complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe airbag system fails to function properly, despite recalls being issued and parts not being available.
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Fuel System Issues Leading to Loss of Power
8complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle experiences random gear changes and loss of power without warning lights, often leading to a stall.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Rearview Backup Camera Failure
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe rearview backup camera intermittently fails to display images, creating a blind-spot hazard.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Steering Wheel Oscillation
6complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel oscillates or shakes uncontrollably when driving over bumps or at high speeds, reducing handling stability.
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Engine Malfunction Indicated by Check Engine Light
4complaintsLow severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates, indicating potential issues such as a malfunctioning red exhaust fluid pump or heater.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Steering Column Module Damage During Recall Repair
4complaintsHigh severityElectricalReplacing the clock spring damages the steering column module, rendering the vehicle inoperable.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Braking System Issues (ABS Faults)
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunctions, causing the brake lights to flash randomly and affecting vehicle stability.
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Check Engine Light Ignition Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe check engine light illuminates unexpectedly, often without any visible warning or fault codes.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine Issues (Engine Stall at Idle)
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often without warning lights, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Steering Damper Failure
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering damper fails, leading to violent shaking and difficulty controlling the vehicle at highway speeds.
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Sunroof explosion without impact
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof suddenly explodes outward while the vehicle is parked or in motion, causing potential injury and property damage.
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.