2013 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,994 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Ford F-150, 1% of the 2,994 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.
“I have had the Ford truck death wobble, I barely missed a head on collision because of it. This has now happened several times, it starts unexpectedly when going 55 to 60 MPH and hit a slight pump or unevenness on the road the front end of the truck goes into to a severe vibration and wobble that rapidly gets worse and make the truck uncontrollable and vary dangerous. The only way to stop the death wobble is to immediately slam on the breaks and come to a complete rapid stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047377, filed 2017-11, 87,000 miles“From time to time the truck starts to shake violently and have to pull over and stop.it shakes all the time from the rear between 45 and 60 MPH. Has been back to dealer 3 or 4 times with no results. The last visit I was told this normal,after some research there seems to be a lot of complaints about this.I have had this truck a yr and 1/2 put 10,000 miles on it because im afraid something is going to shake out of it.Ford should be ashamed taking peoples money for trucks they cant use”
NHTSA complaint #10850295, filed 2016-03, 16,000 miles“While driving in a straight line under 40 MPH I can feel a banging in the steering wheel traveling up the steering column it feels like the front of the truck is loose. This happens while driving on smooth roads as well as rougher roads, and is more pronounced when the temps outside go above 75 degrees and the longer I drive it the worse it gets, if it is a cooler day out it does not happen. Ford service dept. Wants to change out the lower steering shaft, but I don't think that is going to solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522200, filed 2013-06, 1,600 miles“I purchased my 2013 Ford f150 three weeks ago, certified pre-owned from mountain view Ford in chattanooga, tn. While pulling out of my driveway this morning, the truck was engaged in 4x4h mode,(due to inclement weather) it started making a terrible popping noise that sounded like the front left tire was coming off as I was turning to the right. I pulled over and let the car idle for a while. I then kept driving and when going up a steep hill it started doing it again, so I pulled over at a gas station and the loud popping/banging noise happened again as I was turning left this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10821467, filed 2016-01, 30,000 miles“The truck I bought has been shaking since the day I picked it up and brought it home. At 55 MPH the truck has a distinct wobble. It has been back to sharpnack Ford twice for the problem and I was told they drove four other trucks on their lot and they all do the same thing. Also they took the tires off of mine and swapped them with another truck with the same result. I was told they took the drive shaft apart and rebuilt it, still no fix. After two times back to the shop, I was told by the head mechanic that Ford told him no more repairs will be done to this truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10548768, filed 2013-10, 17 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10153974Jan 18, 2019Some 2019 F-150 Raptor vehicles built on or before 15-Nov-2018 may exhibit a harsh or bumpy ride during all driving conditions. To resolve this concern, reprogram the vehicle…
- 10058199Mar 1, 2015Ford 2009-2014 f150: service information regarding , damaged 4x4 front pinion bearing damage is noted during the repair of the front axle on 2009-2014 f150 vehicles units…
- 10055638Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is noise (chirp, clunk, boom) coming from right front rear shock absorber, when traveling over sharp, small bumps (potholes, frost heaves or expansion…
- 10055029Jan 1, 2014Ford: on some vehicles, fluid is present on shock absorber shaft to body interface or there is wetness at rear reservoir snap ring and no replacement should occur, since shock…
- 10054546Nov 1, 2013Ford: the shock absorber has fluid or wetness at rear reservoir snap ring and weepage or leakage is normal and will not have a detrimental effect to lift of shock absorbers or…
- 10053410May 1, 2013Ford: on some trucks, while operating in 4x2 mode, there will be noise coming from front hub integrated wheel end (iwe) and will cease once shifted into 4x4 mode. Models…
Suspension: 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 2013 Ford F-150
1,346 complaintsEngine
548 complaintsBrakes
363 complaintsElectrical system
324 complaintsVehicle speed control
304 complaintsOther or unknown
229 complaintsSteering
216 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
190 complaintsFuel system
159 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsWheels
39 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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