2002 Ford F-350 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 250,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford F-350 SD, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 250,000 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.
“My truck wobbles between 40mph-45mph. Replaced tires, replaced shocks. Had truck checked out and pep boys said everything is fine. The said I could replace approximately 1300.00 in parts and labors but no guarantee it will stop shaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10290298, filed 2009-10, 90,000 miles“Improper protection of the oil pan to elements causes metal pan to rot prematurely gear box for steeering not designed properly for the weight class of truck constantly breaking causing sloppy steering and loss of control 2 leaf springs on front end are only rated to a weight of 1950lbs for a 1 ton truck that weighs almost 9,000 pounds causing springs to break or wear prematurely unless you pay Ford 2,000-5,000 dollars to our grade the suspension”
NHTSA complaint #11156495, filed 2018-12, 250,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while decelerating, a loud bang was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the front driver's side leaf spring was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic but was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 256,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10541817, filed 2013-09, 256,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the ABS light illuminated. A private repair shop was consulted, and informed the contact that the ABS system was not working properly. The ABS light continued to illuminate constantly for the next 4 days. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The hub was replaced, which corrected the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10168952, filed 2006-09Suspension: 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 2002 Ford F-350 SD
41 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-350 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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