2017 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Ford F-150, 1% of the 1,464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving down the interstate cruise set at 70 MPH hit a couple small patch spots and the the steering wheel went crazy jerking around like I had a blowout. I merged to the apron of the interstate to slow and stop. When I was almost stopped the jerking quit. I notified dealership and took it to them they found nothing wrong with the truck. I started research myself and the problem is known as a death wobble. Very disappointing from a new truck with 8000 miles on it. There are several videos out there of this problem. Ford needs to address this issue before a bunch of people are killed.”
NHTSA complaint #11063473, filed 2018-01, 7,800 miles“Would not tow the recommended weight. Tsc came on, almost wrecked, another vehicle did. Transmission and rear axle malfunctioned. Towing didn't work in town on flat terrain in houston texas. Took truck back to dearlers they agreed.”
NHTSA complaint #11152508, filed 2018-11, 500 miles“Both front springs failed sitting in my driveway. I noticed one broke in April and the other broke in June. Both time just being parked. I have not taken the truck mudrunning, hill climbing, jumping and no modifications have been done to the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11742872, filed 2026-06“I was driving on the PA turnpike and upon hitting a pothole or bump the mount on the frame that the lower control arm bolts onto broke off. I was going under the speed limit with two small children in the car and a piece of my frame broke off after a slight bump. Every mechanic and person I speak to at ford is saying it shouldn't have happened and they can't believe it. There was no warning and I drove onto the turnpike got almost all the way home before it randomly broke. I spoke with Ford and they are unwilling to help after running my VIN. …”
NHTSA complaint #11676974, filed 2025-07“Frame & suspension problem. Left front wheel attaches to frame was rusted and the wheel tilted in so it was not drivable. Fortunately, I was not driving at highway speed. Otherwise, I easily could have lost control of my truck. Navarre Ford Body Shop, St. Louis, Michigan looked at the damage & shipped it to Grand Rapids Michigan, ProAm Collision & Mechanical for repairs to frame & suspension. They are calling it a fractured frame. The two parties above have inspected the vehicle. There was no police report filed. No warning lights etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #11549885, filed 2023-10Suspension: 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 2017 Ford F-150
557 complaintsEngine
315 complaintsOther or unknown
162 complaintsElectrical system
136 complaintsBrakes
116 complaintsBody and structure
112 complaintsEngine cooling
70 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsWheels
44 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
43 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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