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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.

2016 Ford F-150 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter52016 Q22018 Q22019 Q32020 Q42022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q1
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q1 (5).

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.

  1. 200596 (9%)
  2. 200658 (10%)
  3. 200771 (15%)
  4. 200826 (7%)
  5. 200923 (7%)
  6. 201045 (5%)
  7. 201145 (2%)
  8. 201248 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201436 (2%)
  11. 201558 (3%)
  12. 201672 (4%)
  13. 201759 (4%)
  14. 201867 (3%)
  15. 201924 (2%)
  16. 202016 (2%)
  17. 202140 (4%)
  18. 202222 (4%)
  19. 202330 (7%)
  20. 20244 (2%)
  21. 20253 (3%)

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%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.