2016 Ford F-250 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints make up 118 of 289 total complaints (41%) for the 2016 Ford F-250. Owners describe violent front-end shaking known as 'death wobble,' tire tread separation, and severe highway-speed bounce, with median failure mileage at 54,150. One related recall (16V246000) covers defective tires installed during assembly.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 118
- 41% of 289
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 54,150 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front end shakes or vibrates violently at highway speeds above 60 mph, sometimes described as a 'death wobble' that worsens after hitting bumps or rumble strips.
- Steering wheel shimmies or shakes at speeds around 70-75 mph, occasionally forcing the driver to slow to near a stop before it subsides.
- Tires show tread separation or chunking, with some owners reporting original tires developing tread issues by around 34,651 miles.
- Vehicle bounces up and down starting around 40 mph and becomes more pronounced or violent by 70 mph.
- Front tire blowouts occur at highway speed, in at least one case linked to a crash.
When 2016 Ford F-250 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 17, 2016, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Ford F-250
- NHTSA 16V246000Apr 26, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,288 vehicles
Tires:sidewall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.
Risk: A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2016 Ford F-250?
- NHTSA lists 118 complaints in this area out of 289 total complaints for the 2016 F-250, or 41% of all complaints filed for the year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford F-250 related to suspension or tires?
- Yes. Recall 16V246000 covers certain 2016 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks built between April 5 and April 11, 2016, due to tires that may have been damaged during assembly; dealers inspect and replace tires as needed.
- What is the 'death wobble' owners describe on the 2016 F-250?
- Owners describe violent shaking of the steering wheel and front end at speeds above 50-60 mph, sometimes triggered by rough road surfaces, that some report persisted even after replacing steering and suspension parts.
- At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 54,150 miles, though individual sample complaints range from very low mileage to 140,000 miles.