Front Suspension Problems of Ford E-350

Consumer states: crack in right front spring tower, stress defective material.

See all problems of the 2002 Ford E-350 🔎.

Spring seat in front suspension was cracking. Mechanic had f ront end of ambulance frame welded so we could continue to use the vehicle.

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Spring seat in front suspension was cracking. Mechanic had front end of ambulance frame welded so we could continue to use the vehicle.

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Upon speeds in excess of 45mph, front end vibrates as if you are driving an orbital sander on gravel.

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As we were enroute to disney world with 2 adults and 2 children in the motorhome, we noticed a vibration that grew in intensity as we approached datona beach late in the afternoon. Within 5 miles of first noticing the vibration, we pulled off interstate 95 and I looked at all of the tires. As a former factory service rep for Ford and a fully certified ase mechanic from many years ago, I scrutinized the tires intensely with my eyes and hands finding nothing abnormal. We decided to press on to daytona beach to find a tire store and have the vibration checked out. Within 1 mile of pulling onto the freeway again, the front right tire shredded and damaged the undercarriage and fender paint on the vehicle. We summonsed a service truck and had the spare tire replaced. While in orlando, we ordered a new tire and had it replaced. Returning home we stopped at a weigh station to see just how heavy the vehicle was with just the four of us in it and found that we were within 300# of the max gross weight allowed for the front tires. The tire pressures have been maintained closely and the vehicle has been aligned regularly. There was now abnormal wear patterns on the tire. Last fall, the front tires were rotated with the inside rear tires to maintain the rotation pattern. ( dot number: vd1l1xa086 tire size: lt22575r16 ).

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This vehicle still pulls to the left.

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While driving at any speed front wheels shimmied and steering wheel shook. Vehicle was serviced by the dealership that repaired some parts on the front. The problems recurred after three repairs.