2001 Ford F-250 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles.
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.
“Nothing lead up to this. I just sold my 2001 f250 xlt to a friend. Within days the truck started shaking violently when they would reach a speed around 40mph. They have taken it to a mechanic and he spent days looking at it and can not find a problem. Its bad enough that it almost caused them to run off the road. Truck had to be parked on the side of the road!!”
NHTSA complaint #10229216, filed 2008-05, 130,800 miles“I have a 2001 Ford f250 sd crew/4x4 and there is something wrong with the front end steering system. Today was the second time that my truck began to shimmy and shake so hard that at 55mph by the time I got the truck slowed to about 15mph I was over into the lane of the on coming traffic (luckly no one was there). The other day with my wife in the truck we turned a corner and the truck started to shimmy really hard and I lost some response control of the truck the steering became somewhat unresponsive, and I was forced to allow the truck to track into the baily post office parking lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283965, filed 2009-09, 130,000 miles“My vehicle experienced a front wheel bearing malfunction which just about resulted in a potential crash if I had been on the highway at the time. Luckily I had stopped for gas. I was told by Ford there was no recall and they were unaware of the problem. The independent shop that fixed the part said it was sealed and was a manufacture defect. I called Ford back to report it and they insist there in no problem even though I have 5 friends who have expereince the exact problem in their f250 trucks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005624, filed 2003-02, 52,000 miles“2001 Ford f-250 weaves on the road. Upon inspection mechanic determined the consumer needed new tires and to have the front end realigned. Problem resisted. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who indicated that the front end had been changed and that's why the vehicle was wandering.”
NHTSA complaint #10165861, filed 2006-08, 37,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle weaved while driving at any speed. However it worsens at higher speeds. The dealership installed new tires and aligned the front end, but the problem still persisted. The dealership also informed the contact the ball joints were stuck and grease fittings might help solve the weaving, but this remedy could not be guaranteed. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10161968, filed 2006-07, 50,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 29 | 11% |
| 2019 | 678 | 58% |
| 2018 | 199 | 50% |
| 2017 | 587 | 51% |
| 2016 | 112 | 38% |
| 2015 | 123 | 42% |
| 2014 | 9 | 35% |
| 2013 | 5 | 24% |
| 2012 | 14 | 25% |
| 2011 | 46 | 38% |
| 2010 | 9 | 28% |
| 2009 | 7 | 30% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 30 | 56% |
| 2006 | 144 | 53% |
| 2005 | 118 | 40% |
| 2004 | 15 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTires
39 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
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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