2018 Ford F-350 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 38%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Ford F-350 SD, 38% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at a sustained speed of 50 miles per hour I hit a bump in the road then experienced violent shaking in the steering wheel the death wobble as others describe it. I applied the brake and steered it off the road. I got out checked all the wheels and suspension but everything seemed normal. I proceeded to drive again but never went over 45 after that.”
NHTSA complaint #11403517, filed 2021-03, 42,583 miles“My truck has begun experience uncontrollable shaking in front suspension when at highway speeds of 60+ MPH if I hit pot hole or big bump on highway or interstate. I lose steering control it has happened 3 different times and took 10 to 30 seconds to stop and get it under control and only way was to slow to less than 50 MPH on highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11408567, filed 2021-04, 29,500 miles“Excessive vibration at front. Known as the death wobble . Took in to Ford dealership. According to them, parts are on backorder. Truck violently vibrates to the point where I lose control when I hit a small bump. Almost crashed into someone several times. Had to come to a complete stop on the highway in order for vibration to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11287986, filed 2019-12, 27,500 miles“I was traveling down the highway in a straight smooth lane and out of know where the truck started shaking violently this was a scary experience I slowed down as quickly as I could to try to stop it but it took a bit to stop shaking I purchased this truck new and have not had any accidents anything like that”
NHTSA complaint #11301197, filed 2020-01, 14,650 miles“I was driving home from work on idaho highway 48 at approximately 50 MPH. When I hit a patch of rough road, not a pot hole, just uneven surface, the truck began to wobble violently and shook me off the road. I was totally unable to control it and almost went into a canal. I was finally able to slow down enough to regain control. This happened twice. The vehicle is unusable in this condition.”
NHTSA complaint #11360162, filed 2020-09, 20,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170992Jan 29, 2020Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10165703Sep 11, 2019This article supersedes TSB 18-2268 to update the Service Procedure and the Parts List. Some 2017-2019 F-250/F-350 4WD vehicles may exhibit a sustained steering wheel oscillation…
- 10160885May 14, 2019Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
Suspension: 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 2018 Ford F-350 SD
102 complaintsWheels
25 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford F-350 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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