2016 Ford F-350 SD Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,198miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Ford F-350 SD, 3% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,198 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've experienced 4 extreme cases of violent wobbling of the front end, utterly violent and uncontrollable. Tap the brakes it becomes worst. Cant hold the steering wheel, utterly random happened 4 times in the last two weeks. I am scared to drive the truck now and it's my only means of transport. I am terrified it's going to happen and I will crash or kill myself or someone else in a wreck when the truck is shaking out of control. It is truly terrifying. In motion typically on a freeway speed around 50 to 60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11415969, filed 2021-05, 97,700 miles“Referenced Ford had the driver's side airbag deploy while vehicle was parked in a heated garage overnight. There was no key in the ignition. We do not have a time frame for how long it was parked before deployment. After this deployment found that the truck no longer had power to start the vehicle or any dashboard indicators/gauges working. The headlights would come on/off randomly till battery is completely dead while parked and switch was in the off position. Spoke with the dealership and they said it would take up to 6 months to repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176553, filed 2019-02, 87,198 miles“There is an advanced recall on the clockspring contamination on my vehicle. The local ford dealership is stating that they do not have access to the parts to fix this issue, as it's an advanced warning. The issue is that the truck is having the malfunction. The buttons on the steering wheel do not work, which is now causing me to not be able to see the display b/c it's blocked by a warning, the airbag light is on which is an indication that it does not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11482182, filed 2022-08“My vehicle was purchased from Shottenkirk Ford new in 2016. They perform my maintenance regularly. Recently, I experienced a leak and took it in; I had it towed to them. Shottenkirk wanted $1200 because they stated that the water pump needed to be replaced. After replacing the water pump, the leak was worse. Shottenkirk wanted $1200 to replace parts they said needed replacing in the transmission cooling portion. They tried to get me to trade in my vehicle for a new one. I could not afford that. After they did that repair, they said there was still a small leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #11515606, filed 2023-04“When driving down the road, the entire truck starts violently shaking and making it difficult to control the truck. Slowing down to 5-10mph stops the shaking.”
NHTSA complaint #11443229, filed 2021-12Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
81 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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