Suspension Related Problems of the 1999 Ford F-550

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1999 Ford F-550. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension stabilizer bar (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension strut (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Ford F-550


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1999 Ford F-550

The Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Consumer has been having problems replacing stabilizer bar. Stabilizer bar has broken at least 5-6 times. Ford was aware of problem, but would not assist at this time. Only remedy they seemed to have was to to replace bar.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Strut problem

As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed. The master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers. The transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear. The hard clutch made noise.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-550 sd. While parked, the contact noticed that the frame was fractured where the shocks were located on the passenger side. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.   Read details...


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