Ford F-350 SD Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 868 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Ford F-350 SD across 25 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (227). The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (43% of reports).
- 868suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 89%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 370 of 868 complaints (43%)
- Front end: mentioned in 244 of 868 complaints (28%)
- Bump road: mentioned in 114 of 868 complaints (13%)
- Shake violently: mentioned in 70 of 868 complaints (8%)
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-350 SD at $1,250, and half of them between $630 and $2,500.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2022), 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 582 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 868 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Ford F-350 SD suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 5 | 5% | 37,000 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 11 | 6% | 19,000 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 227 | 49% | 20,000 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 78 | 38% | 24,500 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 219 | 38% | 26,000 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 81 | 39% | 48,004 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 66 | 32% | 74,000 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 2 | 29% | 8,755 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 1 | 11% | 142,000 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 10 | 34% | 35,000 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 8 | 19% | 26,793 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 18 | 36% | 84,728 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 3 | 16% | 75,000 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 13 | 13% | 34,900 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 9 | 36% | 30,000 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 43 | 34% | 31,000 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 38 | 18% | 35,000 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 5 | 4% | 35,600 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 2 | 2% | 56,000 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 4 | 3% | 253,000 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 7 | 4% | 45,302 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 7 | 4% | 68,500 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 7 | 5% | 76,388 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Ford F-350 SD. 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.
Going 60 to 70 miles per hour on I81 front end experienced uncontrollable wobbling not able to control truck had to slow down to stop vibrations. Occurred 3 times in a row almost rear ended by tractor trailer trucks as they could not tell we were having problems as we slowed down. Placing our…
What component or system failed? The Steering and Suspension system failed. Specifically, the front axle hubs, track bar, and U-joints failed, causing a violent loss of steering control known as "Death Wobble." These components are currently available for inspection; however, they were diagnosed as…
My truck is been having a death wobble for years now. It's scary, I changed tires suspension and I still have the issue.
This has occured multiple times. While driving on freeway at speeds between 65 and 75 MPH and hitting rough asphalt, the vehicle begins shaking violently, almost to the point of losing control. It will only stop if I slow down to under 40 mph or stopping altogether. This has been very frightening…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350 SDs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 868 owner complaints about suspension for the Ford F-350 SD. 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-350 SD suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Ford F-350 SD?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $630 and $2,500), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Ford F-350 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 370 of 868 complaints, followed by “front end” (244).
Other Ford F-350 SD problems
- Steering problems (1,091)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (368)
- Electrical System problems (332)
- Power Train problems (288)
- Tires problems (247)
- Wheels problems (222)
- Engine problems (220)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (197)
See all Ford F-350 SD problems.