1990 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1990 Ford F-150, 2% of the 275 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and front of vehicle started shaking withhout prior warning. This wasn't first time this has happened. Dealership was aware of problem. Dealer found that the right front tie rod end had wore out and the left tie rod was not looking any better either, consumer states that the front end does not have any grease fittings, however the new tie rod end being put on does have grease fittings.”
NHTSA complaint #894541, filed 2001-08“The front end suspension would make popping noises whenever going over bumps or rough patch. The noise could be heard when the wheels are turned. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic that the rivets were coming loose. Had 1 rivet cut out. Had worked for a while but noise is back only louder.”
NHTSA complaint #844575, filed 1999-08“Consumer heard a clunking sound while driving about 20 MPH. Pulled over and inspected vehicle. Found front torsion bar had broken on passenger's side. Frame was all rusted.”
NHTSA complaint #887293, filed 2001-05“Left rear leaf springs broke just above axle housing. Right side leaf springs have cracked and begun to shift. Vehicle has not been overloaded nor driven in harsh off-road terrain.”
NHTSA complaint #703607, filed 1999-02Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 23 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 19 | 1% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 4% |
| 2005 | 49 | 4% |
| 2004 | 118 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 43 | 4% |
| 1998 | 132 | 10% |
| 1997 | 204 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 | 44 | 7% |
| 1994 | 41 | 6% |
| 1993 | 25 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford F-150
146 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsTires
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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