2016 Ford F-150 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 72 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 Ford F-150, about 4% of that year's total complaints. There is 1 crash and 1 injury tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 49,829 miles, and no related recalls on file.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 72
- 4% of 2,053
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 49,829 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report the front end and rear suspension hopping violently over road imperfections, sometimes feeling like the wheel is being pulled away from the driver.
- Owners describe steering wheel and floor vibration at highway speeds, in some cases traced to a vibrating drive shaft.
- Some owners report the rear leaf springs detaching, producing a loud rattling noise from the rear of the truck at low speeds.
- Owners report OEM lug nuts swelling beyond their original size, causing them to spin freely or become impossible to remove, with at least one lug nut coming off a tire.
- Owners describe front wheel bearing wear that produces grinding noises and causes the brake and accelerator pedals to vibrate around 30 mph, with some bearings replaced multiple times.
- A few owners report integrated wheel end seal failures leading to grinding or groaning at low speeds and vibration in the steering wheel and brake pedal.
When 2016 Ford F-150 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 14, 2016, latest Feb 24, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Ford F-150
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2016 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 72 complaints in this area for the 2016 F-150, which is about 4% of the 2,053 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Ford F-150 suspension or wheel problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 F-150.
- At what mileage do 2016 F-150 suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2016 F-150 is 49,829 miles.
- Did the 2016 F-150 suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 F-150, out of 72 total complaints in this area.
- How does the 2016 F-150 compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2016 F-150 had 72 complaints in this area, higher than the 24 in 2019 and 16 in 2020, but its 4% share is close to 2017's 4% and lower than 2023's 7%.