2016 Ford F-350 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Suspension (41% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Suspension complaints here are 6.6× the median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (PE24014, opened May 2024) covers Fuel/propulsion System, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 77 · 41% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 68 · 36.2% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 20 · 10.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 18 · 9.6% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 14 · 7.4% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 · 6.9% | Under investigation | PE24014 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 188 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11533128 — filed 07/18/2023 · SUSPENSION
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started to shake…”NHTSA complaint 11502663 — filed 01/19/2023 · SUSPENSION
“Brand new shocks and steering stabilizer installed. This truck since ive owned it is dangerous to drive. When you hit bumps at highway speeds the…”NHTSA complaint 11501420 — filed 01/12/2023 · SUSPENSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford F-350?
Suspension issues are the most-reported category, cited in 77 of 188 NHTSA complaints (41%), followed by steering (68), air bags (20), engine (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 Ford F-350 have?
188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Ford F-350's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (PE24014) into fuel/propulsion system that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
