2016 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

68Steering complaints

36.2%Of all 188 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

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

“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

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 have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-350: 68 of 188 complaints on file (36.2%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 11 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 07/12/2026.