2009 Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 52%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Ford F-250, 52% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My truck going highway speeds has had numerous issues with death wobble. If you don't know what that is it's where the truck starts shaking violently and the only way to control it is to cone to a complete stop which in the middle of the highway is very dangerous. This has happened many times with me and my family in the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11152390, filed 2018-11, 162,000 miles“I have had multiple episode of death wobble. I have had the front end suspension rebuilt twice and have had the problem return, mechanics say its the worse they have ever seen. I've had to replace body mounts because they were destroyed by the violent wobble. This happens at speeds over 45 miles an hour and only stops when slowed down to about 35 miles an hour, which is very dangerous on the interstate”
NHTSA complaint #11308419, filed 2020-02, 160,000 miles“My husband and I purchased a Ford f250 lariet truck from a Ford dealership in california on 3-11-2012. Ever since we have owned the vehicle we have had problems with a wobble when on traveling on the freeway. We have had the truck in the shop on many occasions and were told we needed new tires, etc. Several times we both have experienced severe shaking on the freeway which causes us to slow way down and move to the slow lane. This is very dangerous and scary. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243006, filed 2019-08, 105,895 miles“I'm yet another super duty owner that has experienced the now infamous death wobble. I was shocked to find out its a common problem as it is extremely dangerous. Even more shocked that I cannot find any information related to Ford addressing the problem or recalling to fix the issue before a major incident occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10596059, filed 2014-06, 92,000 miles“My truck has began a violent shaking, bouncing, and vibrating from the front end when I hit an uneven service on the interstate. Feels as if someone else grabs my steering wheel and shakes it as hard and as fast as they can back and forth leaving me with little or no control. Terrifying!! The only way to stop the violence is to slow to a stop on the shoulder. This began about a month ago and has happened at least a dozen times. My family is afraid to ride in the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10891558, filed 2016-07, 130,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 82 | 57% |
| 2013 | 48 | 51% |
| 2012 | 125 | 47% |
| 2011 | 111 | 45% |
| 2010 | 29 | 40% |
| 2009 | 28 | 52% |
| 2008 | 35 | 18% |
| 2007 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 | 85 | 38% |
| 2005 | 37 | 26% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 15 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 6% |
| 1999 | 28 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 25% |
| 1997 | 30 | 10% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-250
32 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-250
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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