2016 Ford F-350 Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

77Suspension complaints

41%Of all 188 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION77 · 41%

STEERING68 · 36.2%

AIR BAGS20 · 10.6%

ENGINE18 · 9.6%

Unspecified / other18 · 9.6%

Share of the 188 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford F-350 overview page.

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

“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

“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

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-350 have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-350: 77 of 188 complaints on file (41%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford F-350 have in total?

188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.