SuspensionPart report

2003 Ford F-550 SD Suspension Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 6%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage: 41,572miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Ford F-550 SD, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,572 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.

“- the contact stated that while driving his 2003 Ford f550 with a trailer attached (failure mileage 61000) at 60 MPH, the track rod hanger brackets failed without warning. The rear of the vehicle began to swing from side to side. The contact had to apply the trailer brakes to gain control in order to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer who directed the contact to the fontaine modification company. …”

NHTSA complaint #10179032, filed 2007-01, 61,000 miles

“Complaint: the front axle traverse rod mounting plate that is welded to the front axle on the passenger side is cracking and has in some cases completely broken off. Cause: unknown correction: replace entire front axle. Re-use all hubs and parts.”

NHTSA complaint #10162670, filed 2006-07, 22,143 miles

Suspension: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2022	3	33%
2015	1	9%
2007	1	4%
2004	1	2%
2003	2	6%
2002	2	9%
2001	1	3%
2000	2	3%
1999	5	8%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-550 SD

Fuel system
19 complaints Engine cooling
6 complaints Engine
2 complaints Equipment
2 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints Air bags
1 complaints Electrical system
1 complaints Seat belts
1 complaints Tires
1 complaints Vehicle speed control
1 complaints Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-550 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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