2016 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems

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

74Steering complaints

35.6%Of all 208 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 steering ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION80 · 38.5%

STEERING74 · 35.6%

ENGINE22 · 10.6%

AIR BAGS21 · 10.1%

Unspecified / other19 · 9.1%

Share of the 208 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford F-350 SD overview page.

What owners report

“While traveling at Interstate speed (55-75 MPH), when you hit a certain bump or pothole or road irregularity, the front passenger wheel will begin vibrating…”NHTSA complaint 11489686 — filed 10/17/2022

“Any time I hit a bump going over 50 mph the front end of my truck starts shaking violently. So much that it feels like…”NHTSA complaint 11489362 — filed 10/15/2022

“I was driving down the interstate at about 65-70mph and my truck started violently shaking out of no where causing me to nearly lose control…”NHTSA complaint 11486362 — filed 09/26/2022

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

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-350 SD have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-350 SD: 74 of 208 complaints on file (35.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

208 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING 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.