Suspension Torsion Bar problems of the 1997 Ford F-150 - part 2

42 problems related to suspension torsion bar have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Suspension Torsion Bar problem

While backing out of driveway front torison bar broke, causing front passenger side of the vehicle to drop off. Please give any further details.

37 Suspension Torsion Bar problem

While driving front passenger's side torsion bar broke, causing front fender to lower onto front wheel. Dealer has been cotnacted.

38 Suspension Torsion Bar problem

Sway bar rod to frame missing. Nlm.

39 Suspension Torsion Bar problem

Right torsion bar snapped off, causing the body of vehicle to fall onto the wheels .

40 Suspension Torsion Bar problem

Vehicle was parked for over an hour, and consumer heard a loud noise. Noted vehicle had dropped down due to torsion bar on passenger's side had snapped and broke, causing the problem. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced both torsion bars. Please provide any further details.

41 Suspension Torsion Bar problem

While driving 10 mph heard a loud noise. Checked vehicle, passenger's side fender had dropped due to broken front torsion bar. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

42 Suspension Torsion Bar problem

Torsion bar snapped in half while vehicle was running in park postion, dealer was aware of same defect but in Ford expedition.



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