2020 Ford F-350 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Ford F-350 SD, 6% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles.
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 purchased this truck on 09/23/20. At delivery the steering wheel was not aligned correctly and had to be adjusted. Truck has had a constant vibration that is felt thru the steering and body. The vibration increases with speed. At 1031 miles a repair attempt was made that was unsuccessful, at 3225 miles again a failed attempt was made at correcting, at 3735 another filed attempt. At 8156 another failed attempt. And again at 8934 another more extensive repair attempt was made with no positive results. I will upload all repair work orders. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399711, filed 2021-03, 1,031 miles“Vehicle hit a rough spot in the highway and the steering wheel started violently shaking causing me to not be able to control the vehicle, brakes were used to slow the vehicle and the issue stopped. Commonly called the death wobble”
NHTSA complaint #11403524, filed 2021-03, 52,000 miles“Extreame front-end vibration ( aka death-wobble as described for other F250 and F350 pickups on Google). Driving 60mph on 65mph limit highway. Small bump on road. Truck starts severe vibrations from the front end. No steering control. Slight drift into left lane. Another car in the lane left to me had to break to avoid me. Vibration would not stop until I applied brakes and the truck speed was 30mph. Both the loss of steering, and the necessary reduction in speed was extreamly dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571627, filed 2024-02“My truck starting shaking really bad while driving after 45 miles per hour. I went to the repair shop today and they told me it was the death wobble. Could have lost control of truck as it was very terrifying.”
NHTSA complaint #11482109, filed 2022-08“Repeated “death wobble” where the steering components oscillate rapidly left and right causing a lack of steering control. One repair attempted. Later occurrence and another repair. A third event, this time while pulling a 14,000 pound 5th wheel trailer. At about 63 mph the wobble started. I braked, the truck pulled left and I could not maintain my lane. An 18-wheeler behind me moved to the left lane due to my braking and we almost collided due to my not being able to steer. I did get it under control to get back in my lane and avoid the collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #11496697, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
- 10201083Aug 4, 2021All of the affected vehicles were built with front spring and front gross axle weight rating (FGAWR) below the customer expected value. The marketing Order Guide stated that on…
- 10199481Jul 13, 2021All of the affected vehicles were built with front spring and front gross axle weight rating (FGAWR) below the customer expected value. The marketing Order Guide stated that on…
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 2020 Ford F-350 SD
54 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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