Ford F-250 Complaints (2016)

291 consumer complaints on file.

#11489165October 13, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
I have had multiple repairs done and several components replaced and im still fighting a death wobble issue. It occurs at normal opersting speeds above 40mph when you travel across bumpy surfaces.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488303October 7, 2022
SUSPENSION
FRONT WHEELS WOBBLE UNCONTROLABLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 MPH. PROBLEM CONFIRMED BY MECHANIC AND TEMPERARY FIX ACOMPLISHED BY ADDING 2 MORE DAMPENING SHOCK ABSORBERS IN ADDITION TO THE ONE PROVIDED BY THE FACTORY AND REPLACING FRONT STRUTS AND FRONTEND BALL JOINTS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488310October 7, 2022
SUSPENSION
While driving on Route 64 in Virginia in May 2022, the vehicle sustained severe steering wheel oscillations after hitting rough pavement, driving around 65 miles per hour. It was difficult to hold on to the steering wheel. The oscillations lasted roughly 60 seconds. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the occurrence. This occurrence happened again while driving on Route 50 eastbound to Annapolis on Saturday October 1, 2022 around 65 miles per hour. After hitting rough pavement, the vehicle sustained severe steering wheel oscillations. The oscillations last roughly 60 seconds. In both occurrence, it was difficult to hold onto the steering wheel. We were concerned that the ability for the truck to break would be impacted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487832October 4, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving on the highway going 65mph when my truck started violently shaking and I almost lost control, I had to pull to the shoulder and stop. This is the second time It has happened. It is very dangerous, thank god I drive with two hands. It is very scary and I could of hit another car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486890September 28, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
Death wobble occurred this morning for the first time ever. It was terrifying for me and my children. I had to slam on the brakes so hard that I nearly slid off the road! The fact that Ford doesn’t acknowledge this is ridiculous. I hope and pray that this does not occur with my children in the vehicle, or while I’m hauling my horses.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485093September 18, 2022
AIR BAGS
Air bag clock spring in steering wheel has broken, air bag light is on and no functions on the steering work ...heated, volume control buttons, horn etc will not work.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485129September 18, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
violent shaking from front end at moderate highway speed experienced when bumps road or when driving on groved surfaces. problem confirmed by ford mechanic and repaired at my expense. Approximately one year later same violent shake. same ford dealer replaced parts originally repaired by them. from time to time a less severe shake has been noted. Have repair invoices. concerned this problem will result one day in loss of vehicle control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11483883September 11, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
While driving on a highway I went over a bump in the road and the vehicle started shaking violently and I could not control it. I applied the brakes and slowed to about 30 mph and the shaking stopped. No other motorists were involved.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11483909September 11, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
Traveling on uneven road leads to uncontrollable driving when u hit a bump the front end shakes to the point you have to stop even when passing a vehicle on interstates ( my incident) my mechanic has changed numerous parts , rotated tires ( installed 06 21) i cannot let my wife drive this truck for fear of her not being able to control the shaking if she hits a bump especially while on the interstate I just think she would freak out I did the first time now I am very cautious when driving but in Louisiana it is impossible to miss a bump
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482601September 2, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving out of a parking lot at approximately 3 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was difficult to operate. The contact then parked the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and it was diagnosed with an air bag sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482158August 31, 2022
STEERING
the front end started the death wobble and i lost control and ended up in the dirt in the center divider of the freeway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482023August 30, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel with error code P2002. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479074August 12, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
On 08/01/2022 at approximately 1400 hours, I was driving my 2016 Ford F250 4x4 and towing a 5th wheel trailer weighing approximately 14000 lbs. I was traveling at approximately 60 MPH when I hit a small bump on I-215 which caused a violent shaking from the front end of the vehicle (condition commonly referred to as "death wobble"). I immediately released the accelerator to try and correct the violent shake, but the condition continued. I attempted to brake, which caused the condition to worsen and brake efficiency was greatly reduced. Allowing the vehicle to coast and slow down without brake input was the only way to correct the condition. Once we slowed to below 45 MPH, the condition was no longer present. I inspected the front end suspension and steering components of the vehicle. I discovered the ball joint (Ford Part# MCF-2225) securing the track bar to the front axle was warn and had excessive play in it. This play allowed the front axle to have lateral movement perpendicular to the vehicles travel. All other suspension and steering components checked okay. After replacement of the track bar ball joint, the condition has not reoccured. The defective ball joint is available for inspection, however it fell apart when pressed out of the front axle. This issue caused a severe reduction in steering and braking, putting myself and those around me at risk. As the truck is no longer in warranty, it has not been seen by the dealer or a third party. There was no warning prior to the condition occurring.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476665July 30, 2022
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10 times over about a 12 month period,(with 5 of the 10 happening in one 6 hour period, after we have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix this issue) if we run over a bump in the road at over 60 mph, the front end of the truck goes into violent, uncontrollable shaking. The only way to stop it is to smash the brakes as hard as you can to get the trucks speed below 30 mph so you can regain control of the steering wheel and front end. It’s one of the scariest things we have ever experienced. Please make FORD fix this problem before someone gets killed!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476148July 27, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
If you have bad converters do not install Walker 50370 and 73004 Converters. I am on my second set first set lasted 2181 miles, second set less than 1500 Federal law states these should last 80,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475664July 25, 2022
SUSPENSION
Death rattle in the front-end suspension!!!!!! I have spent thousands of dollars to replace original factory parts since this issue has happened in the past year once I passed 125,000 miles, even with brand new parts replaced and beefed up in shocks and springs and steering arms. I still have this happening between 50 plus mph. bumps and cracks in the road will set this off in heavy highway traffic and I have to slow down to 10mph to get the truck under control. this will cause an accident eventually.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474542July 18, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the shifted into Limp Mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to metal chips being in the fuel. The independent mechanic advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was awaiting a final diagnostic report. The mechanic confirmed metal chips inside the fuel. The contact stated that he was informed by other mechanics that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474590July 18, 2022
STEERING
While driving south on interstate 59, I crossed over a bridge and when I went across the bridge to highway connection and it had a bump in it at this point and at 65 mph the front end went into a violet shimmy and with cars on both sides of me it was all I could do to keep from colliding with the other cars before I could get the truck stopped and off the road. I have inspected all the front ball joints and wheel bearings, can't determine what caused it, but now I'm scared to drive it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473168July 10, 2022
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Clock spring and steering control Air bag light remains on Dash information locked
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473134July 9, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The front-end of vehicle begins to violently shake after crossing over a rough spot in road or driving over grooves in road. The only way to stop the violent shake is to extremely slow or stop the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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