Does the 2016 Ford F-350 have steering problems?

Yes. NHTSA lists 76 steering complaints for the 2016 F-350, making up 37% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford F-350 steering issue?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint area on the 2016 F-350.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2016 F-350?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 40,000 miles.

Did the steering problems cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints on the 2016 F-350, with no fires reported.

2016 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 76 steering complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350, 37% of the 208 total complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. No steering-related recalls are listed for this model year.

Steering complaints: 76; 37% of 208
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe a sudden, violent side-to-side shaking of the steering wheel and truck, often called "death wobble," triggered by hitting a bump or rough pavement at highway speeds.
Several report the shaking only stops once the vehicle is slowed to near a complete stop, sometimes under 10 mph.
One owner reported a fractured metal fragment inside the power steering gear box clogged the power steering hose and caused a complete loss of power steering at 5,000 miles.
Some drivers said the wobble happened while towing a fifth wheel trailer and caused near loss of vehicle control on the highway.
Multiple owners noted the vibration first felt like a flat tire before they identified it as a steering wheel oscillation issue.

When 2016 Ford F-350 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2016, latest Jul 15, 2025.

76 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2021 Q4 (8).

Steering recalls for the 2016 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200566 (20%)
200696 (35%)
200717 (28%)
200872 (31%)
200917 (36%)
201018 (35%)
201166 (35%)
201275 (41%)
201332 (37%)
201448 (49%)
201567 (32%)
201676 (37%)
2017292 (51%)
2018101 (50%)
2019266 (57%)
202035 (19%)
20214 (4%)
202216 (15%)
20232 (5%)
20244 (9%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-350 have steering problems?: Yes. NHTSA lists 76 steering complaints for the 2016 F-350, making up 37% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford F-350 steering issue?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint area on the 2016 F-350.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2016 F-350?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 40,000 miles.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints on the 2016 F-350, with no fires reported.