2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Death wobble
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 F-350 Super Duty report: death wobble. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 26,750 miles.
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints for the 2016 F-350 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11673802 (filed 07/15/2025): “I was driving as normal and truck started shaking vigorously until i came to a stop. from i can tell, they call this a death wobble. i almost hit another car and have some video of it.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11642948 (filed 02/15/2025): “When reaching high speeds, my truck experiences the death wobble.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
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Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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