2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints for the 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11617202 (filed 09/30/2024): “Death wobble happened 5 times driving on the interstate. couldn’t control steering and everything was violently shaking.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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