2009 Ford F-350 suspension problems
18 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2009 Ford F-350, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 142,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 142,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When my truck is driven over a pothole, onto a bridge, or any change in elevation in the driving surface, the vehicle will shake violently. The shaking is so violent the vehicle must be stopped to avoid losing control. It feels as if the front end will literally come apart. This began near the end of november and has continued to get worse and happen more frequently. I have contacted ford motor company and was told there is no recall and to keep records of my repairs if there ever is one.
When I hit a rough patch in the road with the front left side, I get a violent shaking in the front end and almost loose control. Control is regained when you slow to 5-10MPH. I have had this issue for awhile and have had the front end inspected with no defects. After doing some research, this condition has a name "the death wobble." ford has issued 2 tsbs # 18-2268 and #06-2214. No one has mentioned these tsbs to me. This is a very dangerous condition as it take control of the vehicle.