2016 Ford F-350 SD suspension problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 15, 2025OKSteeringSuspension

   I was driving as normal and truck started shaking vigorously until I came to a stop. From I can tell, they call this a death wobble. I almost hit another car and have some video of it.

   NHTSA complaint #11673802 · source
2. Filed Dec 16, 2024148,000 miTXSuspension

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle drove over a depression in the roadway and the vehicle started vibrating abnormally and then started drifting to the left and to the right in the lane. The contact slowed down to regain control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who was…

   NHTSA complaint #11630939 · source
3. Filed Oct 28, 2024SCSuspension

   The truck has started a violent wabble on the front end making it hard to control and causing me to cone to a total stop. I have been driving the vehicle locally and at slow speeds. I have taken the vehicle to a shop for inspection at a tire and alignment shop and they recommend replacing tires and shocks. I have contacted Ford and they say I need to make an appointment to discuss. It apers, per internet research, that this is a common problem with the Super Duties. One of…

   NHTSA complaint #11622214 · source
4. Filed Jul 29, 2024120,000 miGADriver Assistance & Safety TechSuspension

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 51 MPH or exceeding that speed, the vehicle experienced the "Death Wobble". The failure also occurred while driving over rough road surfaces. The contact stated that during the failure, the “Traction Control Loss” warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to the manufacturer…

   NHTSA complaint #11605091 · source
5. Filed Jul 11, 2024GAOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

   We purchased this truck as a certified used vehicle in January of 2019. In September of 2023 we started experiencing a death wobble every time we try and take the truck over 55 mph. We have taken the truck to the ford dealership six different times to try and fix the issue, and ford can not figure out the cause of the wobble. Currently the truck has been in the shop at ford for almost 2 months continuously with them trying to figure out what is causing the issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11601193 · source
6. Filed Jul 3, 2024COOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

   For years my truck starts vibrating excessively, shaking the entire vehicle when driving over certain sections of roadway or bumps. Sometimes, my steering is difficult to maintain when this happens. This occurs at speeds around 50 mph+. I always assumed it was just a bad road section and never pursued any repair as I didn't think it was a truck issue. Recently, I have come across some articles, that described my exact situation/condition when driving my truck. It makes me…

   NHTSA complaint #11598701 · source
7. Filed Nov 19, 2023KYSteeringSuspension

   When driving this vehicle, it will suddenly go into a violent shake. I have to slow the truck down and pull over to a stop to make it stop shaking - it will not drive through it. It will do it 8 times out of 10 driving it. The steering becomes difficult to handle. All I can do to stop it is pull over. It has done it several times between 1 August and 19 November. I will give you the most recent date below!

   NHTSA complaint #11555907 · source
8. Filed Sep 13, 202387,120 miTXSteeringSuspension

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 55-60 MPH with her in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle was shuddering significantly, and the steering wheel was shuddering back and forth. The driver lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle nearly drove into a ditch. The driver was able to maintain the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and came to a complete stop. The contact stated that upon turning off and…

   NHTSA complaint #11544248 · source
9. Filed Aug 29, 2023MISteeringSuspension

   Have been experiencing what has been termed as the death wobble that is a known problem in the ford f250 and f350 from 2005 to 2019 trucks. Mine is a f350 2016. While driving on highways over 50 can experience a violent shaking in the front end after hitting a bump in road. Feels like the truck can not recover and like loosing control of vehicle. Very scary sensation that at any time could make you loose total control and put myself my passengers and all drivers near me in…

   NHTSA complaint #11541547 · source
10. Filed Jul 23, 2023IASteeringSuspensionWheels & Tires

    We have consistently had issues with severe wheel oscillation, which I’ve seen referred to as the death wobble, that causes the entire cab of the truck to shake violently and feels like the front tires are bouncing back and forth laterally on the road, when driving over 55mph and hitting any sort of uneven road or bump, especially after bridges. We have spent thousands on replacing different parts which sometimes alleviate the issue for a short period of time, but it always…

    NHTSA complaint #11533938 · source
11. Filed Jul 18, 2023COSteeringSuspension

    This has occurred four (4) times already, when driving around 70mph, the truck starts to shake violently making it very difficult to control the steering and avoid other vehicles driving alongside the road. There are no warning lights or any other symptoms of the problem.

    NHTSA complaint #11533128 · source
12. Filed Jun 12, 2023UTSuspension

    The vehicle experiences what is known as the "death wobble". It has happened six times, and the frequency is increasing. Each time it has occurred the truck has been towing a travel trailer on the highway/freeway at speeds of approximately 60-65 mph. It usually happens after hitting a bump or imperfection in the roadway. When the incidents occur, the front end of the vehicle shakes uncontrollably. The driver must try to slow the vehicle without touching the breaks, and…

    NHTSA complaint #11526706 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology