This page covers 3 recalls and 20 owner complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350 Sd.
Steering and suspension complaints dominate what owners of the 2016 F-350 SD report, with tires close behind. The most consistent pattern involves severe front-end shaking at highway speeds, typically above 50–60 mph, often triggered by hitting a bump or road imperfection. Owners describe the steering wheel oscillating violently and the truck feeling uncontrollable until speed drops well below highway pace. This behavior is reported across multiple complaints and appears to be the single loudest concern for this model year. Tire complaints tend to cluster around this same handling theme rather than standing apart as a separate issue. Suspension wear is mentioned by several owners as a related factor. A smaller number of owners report electrical issues, including a multifunction switch that causes wipers to run continuously regardless of switch position.
20
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Ford F-350 SD has 3 recalls, the most serious involving tires that may have sustained internal sidewall damage during assembly and can lose air rapidly or rupture while driving, raising the risk of losing control.
A separate recall covers the driver's airbag: dust can build up inside the steering wheel clock spring, breaking the electrical connection so the airbag fails to deploy in a crash. The third recall affects the rearview camera, which can display a distorted, flipped, or completely blank image when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing what the driver can see directly behind the truck while backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Dust buildup in the steering wheel clock spring can break the electrical connection, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying.
What the fix does
Replace the steering wheel clock spring.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Tires installed during manufacturing may have inner sidewall damage, which could cause air loss or tire rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect tires for damage and replace them if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
