2016 Ford F 350 Regular Cab
Common Problems
Ranked from 89 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 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.
- 1
Death Wobble
66complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control at high speeds after hitting bumps, posing a significant safety risk.
- 2
Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking
45complaintsSafety riskSuspensionAt highway speeds, the suspension causes the entire truck to shake uncontrollably upon hitting bumps or uneven pavement, leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Steering Wheel Issues
27complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel may become inoperable or malfunction, affecting the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
- 4
Fuel System Issues
10complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system malfunctions, leading to engine stalling and intermittent operation issues, affecting vehicle reliability.
- 5
Air Bag Malfunction
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe air bags may not deploy correctly during a collision, posing a potential safety risk.
- 6
Suspension and Steering Interference
6complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control when driving over bumps or at high speeds, affecting both steering and suspension systems.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Rear Camera Failure
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rearview camera intermittently fails to display or malfunctions, reducing visibility when reversing.
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Steering Wheel Vibrations at High Speeds
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel vibrates noticeably between 40-45 mph, causing discomfort and difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
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.