Ford F-350 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 397 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Ford F-350 across 18 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (65). The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (33% of reports).
- 397suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 82%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 130 of 397 complaints (33%)
- Front end: mentioned in 123 of 397 complaints (31%)
- Bump road: mentioned in 34 of 397 complaints (9%)
- Track bar: mentioned in 23 of 397 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 222 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 397 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford F-350 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 40 | 44% | 92,953 |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% | 120,000 |
| 2012 F-350 | 65 | 44% | 116,000 |
| 2011 F-350 | 45 | 33% | 66,000 |
| 2009 F-350 | 18 | 64% | 142,000 |
| 2008 F-350 | 15 | 11% | 70,000 |
| 2007 F-350 | 12 | 33% | 36,000 |
| 2006 F-350 | 50 | 34% | 58,017 |
| 2005 F-350 | 25 | 22% | 47,683 |
| 2004 F-350 | 4 | 3% | 47,500 |
| 2003 F-350 | 2 | 2% | 75,750 |
| 2002 F-350 | 6 | 5% | 31,500 |
| 2001 F-350 | 3 | 2% | 71,918 |
| 2000 F-350 | 24 | 8% | 47,750 |
| 1999 F-350 | 37 | 9% | 74,944 |
| 1997 F-350 | 9 | 6% | 125,000 |
| 1996 F-350 | 7 | 5% | — |
| 1995 F-350 | 5 | 4% | 196,713 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Ford F-350. 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.
Driving along at 70 mph and just crossed a bridge and met the asphalt when all of a sudden the steering wheel shook violently & almost caused a fatal accident. Tractor trailer & cars swung to avoid me. Went to pull out onto expressway & at 15 mph & the rumble strips along the right shoulder caused…
On this day, I financed the vehicle and was promised that it was safe to be on the road. This is the second vehicle. Heâs done this to me with. He gets these vehicles and just put stickers in the windows and then people break down or their lives are in jeopardy so I left there After I purchased…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger wheel drove over a small dip in the roadway and the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. The contact continued driving at a slower…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while his son was driving 25 MPH, the front track bar unexpectedly fractured into two pieces, causing the vehicle to swerve off the road. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was towed to the dealer…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact rolled over a bump and the vehicle started to shudder and sway to the left and right violently. The contact slowed down to 20 MPH and regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated there…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 397 owner complaints about suspension for the Ford F-350. 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Ford F-350?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 130 of 397 complaints, followed by “front end” (123).
Other Ford F-350 problems
- Steering problems (514)
- Tires problems (382)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (313)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (252)
- Power Train problems (237)
- Engine problems (162)
- Electrical System problems (152)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (111)
See all Ford F-350 problems.