1993 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 4%of 586 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Ford F-150, 4% of the 586 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There seems to be a bad problem with all the lightning f150 pickup trucks 93 to 95. They are all getting a dangerous problem we call death wobble,it is a violent shaking of the whole front end of the vehicle. It has something to do with the front suspension. It can cause a very serious accident. I belong to a lightning club world wide and this problem affects all the lightning f150 pickup trucks. We in the lightning club community cannot pin point what the problem is. Some say the metal brackets are cracking which hold the front suspension together, bad design from Ford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269789, filed 2009-05, 40,000 miles“1. Rear leaf spring support on 1993 Ford F-150. The design of the rear leaf spring support, let water and salt collect in the support. Causing rapid rust and failure of support. This could cause an accident and possible loss of human life if this part would fail at highway speeds. The Ford dealer here in town told me at the parts counter, when I bought this part that they sell 5 or 7 supports a week. This tells me this is a design flaw. In the rear leaf spring support. 2. The emission system has a defect in the design which lets exhaust fumes into the cab. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137645, filed 2005-09, 65,000 miles“Mechanic noticed that the bed of truck was laying on the springs when inspecting the truck for an exhaust problem. The bracket rusted because of the design. There was a depression in the hanger that held water. The 2 hangers and shackles were replaced, but problem recurred because of a design flaw. . This vehicle was registered under the lw machine products.”
NHTSA complaint #10091825, filed 2004-09, 70,000 miles“I was very happy with this truck for the first 5 years. But after that even with taking great care of the truck it started to fail the altenator....$400,replacing 2 exhaust tubes for emissions $450,rear spring shackels and mount $450, the trans mission is now failing cost not known yet, never been in an accident but doors don't line up anymore water leaks in,lower sheetmetal of truck bed rusting through paint even with being waxed many many times,vent windows leak and are rusting, I know vehicels need alot of care but I think the worst problem was the rusting out of the rear spring mounts…”
NHTSA complaint #752087, filed 2001-09“While driving the truck at any speed the truck pulls to right and makes a clunking noise when making a left turn. Owner has been hearing the noise for about one week. Dealer checked truck for problem, and stated that the right radius arm bushing is burned up. The radius arms bushing will be replaced at cost to owner.”
NHTSA complaint #828334, filed 1998-09Suspension: 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 1993 Ford F-150
288 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTires
32 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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