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2016 Ford F 350 Super Crew
Common Problems

Ranked from 89 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
Safety
1
High severity
6
Medium
1
Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 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

    65complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The vehicle experiences violent shaking in the front end, making it difficult to control the steering, especially at higher speeds.

  2. 2

    Steering Wheel Malfunction

    22complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel clock spring fails, causing the steering wheel to become inoperable and requiring replacement under a recall.

  3. 3

    Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking

    22complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The suspension causes the truck to shake violently and become uncontrollable at highway speeds, especially when hitting bumps or uneven pavement.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine Performance Issues

    8complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The vehicle experiences engine performance issues such as shaking and loss of control at higher speeds.

  5. 5

    Recall Issues (Air Bag)

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle experiences air bag warning lights and recalls due to known issues, often leading to delays in repair.

  6. 6

    Recall Issues (Clock Spring Contamination)

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The vehicle experiences intermittent blackouts in the instrument panel due to a known recall issue.

    $300–$700est. clock spring replacement · 1.5–3 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Fuel System Issues

    4complaints
    Low severityFuel system

    The fuel system experiences issues such as the vehicle stalling without warning or the fuel pump blowing up, leading to the vehicle not starting again.

  8. 8

    Transmission Shifting Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts harshly and slips, causing the vehicle to shudder and fail to reach high RPMs.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Rear Camera Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The rearview camera intermittently fails to display or malfunctions, reducing visibility when reversing.

  10. 10

    Steering Wheel Vibrations at High Speeds

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel vibrates violently at speeds between 40-45 mph, causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle.

Other years & sources

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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.