While driving at highway speedometer an interstate, about 70, after hitting a series of bumps/potholes, I experienced a violent shaking of the front suspension into the steering wheel. The shaking was equivalent to having square front tires. After slowing to about 50 MPH the shaking stopped. This has happened 2 times in the past month and reported to the dealership. The truck had about 15,000…
2019 Ford F-250 suspension problems
moderate 167 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
167
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
3crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 167 suspension complaints filed for the 2019 Ford F-250, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 17 model years of Ford F-250 we track for suspension problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 167.
Owners have filed 167 suspension complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2019 Ford F-250?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 167 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Across the 73 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most suspension failures cluster between 13,000 and 30,000 miles, with the median around 18,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 13,000; a quarter make it past 30,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Ford/F-250.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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