Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 766 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Ford F-250 across 20 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (125). The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (33% of reports).
- 766suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 86%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 252 of 766 complaints (33%)
- Front end: mentioned in 245 of 766 complaints (32%)
- Bump road: mentioned in 72 of 766 complaints (9%)
- Violent shaking: mentioned in 54 of 766 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Ford F-250 at $1,300, and half of them between $1,200 and $1,650.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 480 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 766 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford F-250 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 81 | 57% | 82,500 |
| 2013 F-250 | 48 | 51% | 91,726 |
| 2012 F-250 | 125 | 47% | 86,700 |
| 2011 F-250 | 111 | 45% | 80,000 |
| 2010 F-250 | 29 | 40% | 85,500 |
| 2009 F-250 | 28 | 52% | 88,000 |
| 2008 F-250 | 35 | 18% | 117,000 |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% | 40,000 |
| 2006 F-250 | 85 | 38% | 50,000 |
| 2005 F-250 | 37 | 26% | 43,500 |
| 2004 F-250 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2003 F-250 | 6 | 5% | 103,000 |
| 2002 F-250 | 10 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 2001 F-250 | 15 | 7% | 55,000 |
| 2000 F-250 | 21 | 6% | 8,700 |
| 1999 F-250 | 28 | 5% | 131,000 |
| 1998 F-250 | 14 | 25% | 114,500 |
| 1997 F-250 | 30 | 10% | 113,000 |
| 1996 F-250 | 14 | 8% | — |
| 1995 F-250 | 24 | 13% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Ford F-250. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Over 1 year (2025) steering front end shaking began. Our dealership on oil changes did not tell us to watch for anything and we should have been warned. When the shaking occurred we changed Ford shock asborbers from Ford dealership. Problem still occured. We lost faith in Ford and our regular…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the contact felt a small bump. Shortly afterwards, the vehicle started to wobble violently, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle due to the increased steering…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at a high rate of speed, the contact experienced the death wobble and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The contact slowed down and the violent shaking ceased. The contact stated that the tie…
My 2004 F250 has developed the "Death Wobble" that is normally associated with newer models, but the shudder at or around 40-45mph is identical to the described problems of the newer models in the class action lawsuit and tech bulletins published by Ford. Older models need to be considered in the…
2010 F250 repeatably experienced violent shaking of the front wheels and steering at highway speeds (commonly referred to as "death wobble"). This shaking has been so violent that I had no control of the vehicle steering and had to abruptly brake and slow to a near stop in 75 mph traffic! Vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-250s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 766 owner complaints about suspension for the Ford F-250. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-250 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Ford F-250?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,200 and $1,650), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Ford F-250?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 252 of 766 complaints, followed by “front end” (245).
Other Ford F-250 problems
- Steering problems (808)
- Tires problems (460)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (387)
- Power Train problems (319)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (290)
- Electrical System problems (259)
- Engine problems (244)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (182)
See all Ford F-250 problems.