2016 Ford F-250 SD Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 09/08/2026

109Suspension complaints

38%Of all 287 complaints

#2Most-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

STEERING117 · 40.8%

SUSPENSION109 · 38%

Unspecified / other36 · 12.5%

AIR BAGS35 · 12.2%

ENGINE26 · 9.1%

Share of the 287 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“At highway speed on Interstate-95, I hit a rough patch of asphalt paving and front end of vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. Vehicle continued to…”NHTSA complaint 11496146 — filed 12/05/2022

“FRONT WHEELS WOBBLE UNCONTROLABLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 MPH. PROBLEM CONFIRMED BY MECHANIC AND TEMPERARY FIX ACOMPLISHED BY ADDING 2 MORE…”NHTSA complaint 11488303 — filed 10/07/2022

“Traveling on uneven road leads to uncontrollable driving when u hit a bump the front end shakes to the point you have to stop even…”NHTSA complaint 11483909 — filed 09/11/2022

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-250 SD have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD: 109 of 287 complaints on file (38%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

287 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 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 09/08/2026.