2016 Ford F-250 SD suspension problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle went into the death wobble and started shaking violently. The contact pulled off the roadway and parked the vehicle. The failure was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“Ford F250 “death wobble”. I believe there’s a recall for 2017-20?? But the recall needs to be expanded to include 2016 models. I have had this issue twice. Very very dangerous!”
filed Oct 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 29 | 11% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 678 | 58% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 198 | 50% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 587 | 51% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 123 | 42% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 9 | 35% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 5 | 24% |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 14 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.