2021 Ford F-250 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 11%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Ford F-250 SD, 11% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,900 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The steering wheel started shaking violently, fighting with me for control. Observers said my tires looked as though they where coming off. While this was occurring the vehicle drifted toward the center lane as if the alignment was out. Dealership stated it was called Death wobble a known issue on F-250's but it was not a recall”
NHTSA complaint #11442401, filed 2021-12“While driving on State highway 59, a small bump in the road sent the truck into a violent shake where I almost lost control of the vehicle. This violent shake is and can be life threatening to my family and I, as well as nearby others. Now Ford is charging me for fixing the life-threatening defect. It does not seem right that Ford by their defect threaten my family life with a year-old car and I have to pay for the fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11493039, filed 2022-11“On multiple occasions now I have experienced the death wobble after hitting a bump in the road. Today the vehicle shook so violently that it crossed into the lane next to me on a curve. I do not feel safe in the vehicle now and pray that someone addresses this problem asap before an innocent person is killed. This has not been inspected by any dealerships or insurance reps. No warning lamps or other anomalies observed. The vehicle currently has 53k miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11592943, filed 2024-06“I was driving on the highway with 3 other passengers, at around 75 mph when my steering wheel started to shake wildly and my truck started to shake violently, to the point of almost losing control. I let off the gas and changed lanes to the right and breaked hard to a stop on the shoulder. I got out and inspected all 4 tires, expecting to see a front tire flat… but everything looked fine. I got back in and truck and drove off. Everything seemed normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11478685, filed 2022-08“Dear staff; I purchased my 2021 Ford F-250 new July 25th, 2021. I noticed my undercarriage was covered in great portions of rust. The front driveshaft to the outer ends and the rear housing, including the rear driveshaft u-joint has a significant amount of rust. What’s surprising is I have only 5400 miles and the truck appears to look 20 years old. I have a neighbor who is a GM of another competitor dealership. He crawled under the truck and said this is a safety issue which needs to be addressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458100, filed 2022-03Suspension: 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 | 198 | 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 2021 Ford F-250 SD
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLane departure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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