Suspension Problems of Ford F-150

Ford F-150 owners have reported 787 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 33 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (315 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension torsion bar (106 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Ford F-150

The Suspension problem

Was in a car collison not wherein setbelt and airbags did not deploy or come out at all   Read details...

The Suspension Torsion Bar problem

I stepped into my vehicle to go to work, and the torsion bar broke. Snapped into two pieces. Was thankful I was not driving. I have been told by the tow truck driver and the mechanics, that they have never seen this before, and that a piece of 1" round steel should not just snap.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side front tires were previously rotated and replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the front-end of the vehicle caused the driver's and passenger's side front tires to wear out   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. While driving over a bump at 30 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed that the rear driver's side coil spring failed and was striking against the tire. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 98v161000   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver’s and passenger’s   Read details...




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