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2016 Ford F 350 Supercab
Common Problems

Ranked from 101 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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

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.

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  1. 1

    Death Wobble

    64complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The front end of the vehicle shakes violently and uncontrollably at higher speeds, making it difficult to maintain control.

  2. 2

    Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking

    54complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The suspension causes the truck to shake violently and become uncontrollable at highway speeds, especially when hitting bumps or rough patches in the road.

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

    Suspension and Steering Interference

    28complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The front suspension and steering components interfere with each other, causing violent shaking and loss of control at high speeds.

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

    Air Bag Malfunction

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The air bags may not deploy correctly or the steering wheel clock spring may fail, potentially leaving the driver without proper protection in case of a collision.

  5. 5

    Fuel System Issues Leading to Stalling

    9complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The vehicle suddenly loses power and stalls while driving, often at higher speeds, without any warning.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Steering System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel vibrates and shakes uncontrollably at certain speeds, making it hard to maintain control of the vehicle.

  7. 7

    Engine Performance Problems

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences performance issues such as shaking and vibrations, particularly at higher speeds or when hitting bumps.

  8. 8

    Rear Camera Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

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

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.