1999 Ford F-550 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD, 8% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 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.
“As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed. The master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers. The transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear. The hard clutch made noise. The clutch company was well aware of Ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10072259, filed 2004-06, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-550 SD. While parked, the contact noticed that the frame was fractured where the shocks were located on the passenger side. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10452350, filed 2012-03, 160,000 miles“Stabilizer bar has broken 8 times . Ford has mentioned there was an engineering problem, but was not offering to do anything for consumer. They were just replacing part. They had not tried to find a permenant solution. The drive shaft makes noise while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #880030, filed 2001-02“Consumer has been having problems replacing stabilizer bar. Stabilizer bar has broken at least 5-6 times. Ford was aware of problem, but would not assist at this time. Only remedy they seemed to have was to to replace bar.”
NHTSA complaint #880033, filed 2001-02“Stabilizer bar has broken so many times that they purchased them by handfuls to keep them handy. Manufacturer knows there's an engineering problem, and isn't helping.”
NHTSA complaint #880031, filed 2001-02Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD
23 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-550 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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