Ford F-550 owners have reported 30 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension stabilizer bar (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Frame crack right behind cab. Have two trucks with the same issue second VIN ends in [xxx]. Ford had a safety program 21b04 that expired which means they are aware of this issue and should issue a recall for it. Ford has repeatedly refused to help with this issue. Read details...
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 contact owns a 2002 Ford f550 super duty. The contact stated that the rear suspension system failed, which was a result of a defect repair by the fontaine modification company. The company sent notifications to the vehicles that had a defect with the rear suspension system. Read details...
- the contact stated that while driving his 2003 Ford f550 with a trailer attached (failure mileage 61000) at 60 mph, the track rod hanger brackets failed without warning. The rear of the vehicle began to swing from side to side. Read details...
Found rear sway bar hardware missing allowing for sway bar to come loose from the chassis frame. Research on other RV sites has indicated that this problem is not an isolated problem to my RV. Rv's are somewhat unstable but this problem is compounded by suspension parts coming loose. Read details...