Suspension Problems of Ford F-450

Ford F-450 owners have reported 29 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Ford F-450

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle was shaking uncontrollably from side to side; almost causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and waited for the vehicle to stop shaking.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-450 super duty. While driving 45 mph or greater, the rear of the vehicle veers from left to right in clear road conditions. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a wheel alignment and performed the repair; however the failure still occurred.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Hub problem

The right front hub assembly broke in two while consumer was taking a curb, consumer was suddenly unable to steer the vehicle, the vehicle rolled over resulting in damage to the cab, chassis and utility bed and bucket.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Truck has no power when first starting and the front end shimmies something terrible. Hard to control.   Read details...

The Suspension Torsion Bar problem

Torsion bar bracket cracked in half on right front. This caused torsion bar to drop down and right front wheel to go out on 45 degree angle. If this would have happen on the highway an employee would have been seriously injured.   Read details...




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