1999 Ford F-350 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,388miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,388 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.
“I have had 2 super duty's now a 2000 f350 and a 1999 f350 on the 2000 . I had the left front wheel bearings fail at 45k and the right at 53k miles running stock tires and wheels when the right side failed the wheel almost came off I had to be towed I sold that truck thinking I was not happy about it and got this one the 99 both front wheel bearings are out. I looked on the web this is a huge problem with these trucks can't even grease them and they are $550 each.”
NHTSA complaint #10165097, filed 2006-08, 165,000 miles“My father and I were driving on interstate 96 in michigan in my 1999 Ford f350 super duty truck. We were going about 68mph and had been driving for approx 2hours prior. All the sudden, we heard something rattling and then the drivers side rear tire blew out sending our vehicle sliding to the side. We nearly rolled my truck. After pulling over and further inspection with the towing company, we determined that the rear leaf spring had fractured and plunged itself into my tire. This almost killed us and we are very upset not to mention the tow bill, new tire, and new springs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294275, filed 2009-12, 100,000 miles“I purchased a 1999 f-350 super duty dually. From records from the pervious owners problems and the problems I have had with this truck, I can not belive service problems I have had. A couple of months ago the parking brake blew when I was on almost level ground and need least to say the truck rolled and crashed, lucky not one was hurt.but it did quit a bit of damage to the truck and my trailor. Now I know this is a problem on these fords but not yet on my perticulare truck. Also in the last three months I have put in a new clutch witch is expected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10003595, filed 2003-01, 103,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated at 30,000 miles the front end shook, and the contact would have to slow down to 5 MPH b to gain control. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the lower ball joint. At 78,000 miles, the front end started shaking after hitting a bump while driving 60-65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, but they could not find any apparent problems with the front end assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10142366, filed 2005-11, 30,000 miles“While driving the driver side suspension spring broke, causing a tire blowout. Dealer determined both helper springs were missing, holes were drilled but springs never installed. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8019308, filed 2002-09Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 227 | 49% |
| 2018 | 78 | 38% |
| 2017 | 219 | 38% |
| 2016 | 81 | 39% |
| 2015 | 66 | 32% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 10 | 34% |
| 2011 | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 | 18 | 36% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 13 | 13% |
| 2007 | 9 | 36% |
| 2006 | 43 | 34% |
| 2005 | 38 | 18% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-350 SD
32 complaintsTires
27 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-350 SD
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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