2020 Ford F-250 SD suspension problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
29 owners have reported suspension problems with the 2020 Ford F-250 SD, 11% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 24,000 mi.
- Suspension complaints
- 29
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Related recalls
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,000 mi
Specific components reported
Suspension covers: Shocks, struts, control arms, ball joints and springs.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 28 |
| Suspension:front | 1 |
Suspension complaints across Ford F-250 SD years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
No recalls on file.
What owners say
- Filed Apr 27, 2026INSteeringSuspension
While driving at speeds above 30mph truck will have the death wobble. We will lose complete control in direction of steering. Have to try to stop and then turn the wheel right and left before the truck will regain normal travel. Is a huge safety issue and has almost caused us to wreck. Has happened multiple times and we have been unable to determine what has caused the issue. We have had the steering column recall fixed and have even changed the tie rod ends with no change.
NHTSA complaint #11734145 · source - Filed Feb 27, 2026GAElectrical SystemSteeringSuspension
Good Morning, Ms. Edds My name is [XXX] . I spoke to you a few years back in regards, to a vehicle I had. Well, today I am writing about another situation . I have a 2020 Ford F250 vin [XXX] . Since purchasing this vehicle, I have had recall after recall on it and getting nowhere with Ford Motor Company Customer Service Division. I have a local dealership that I have taken it to Spalding Ford who does not take the time to look at the vehicle when I tell them there is an…
NHTSA complaint #11720861 · source - Filed Dec 2, 202420,000 miNMSuspension
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to bounce and shake abnormally, and the vehicle drifted towards the side of the road. The contact linked the failure to the failure known as the death wobble. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the tire pressures were low. The vehicle was not…
NHTSA complaint #11628320 · source - Filed Nov 25, 202445,000 miTXSteeringSuspension
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump on the highway and the front end started wobbling to the left and the right and the vehicle started shaking violently. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took his foot off the accelerator pedal to slow the vehicle. The contact was not depressing the brake pedal during the failure. The contact was able to slow and stop…
NHTSA complaint #11627223 · source - Filed Nov 23, 2024NCSuspension
Truck has 46,000 miles on it. While driving and reaching the speed of 55mph the truck stayed violently shaking, causing me to reduce speed to steady the truck. This has happened on more than one occasion, and seems to be getting worse. The truck was manufactured at the Kentucky plant in December of 2019.
NHTSA complaint #11627024 · source - Filed Oct 1, 202421,000 miNYSteeringSuspension
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
NHTSA complaint #11617560 · source - Filed Sep 24, 2024AZSteeringSuspension
As I was driving on the freeway at 65 mph the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. I slowed my speed to 55 mph and it finally stopped. I attempted to return to 65 mph again and it started shaking even worse. I pulled off at the next exit examined the truck and it looked fine. I just drove it home at 50 mph. No warning lights or maintenance lights came on.
NHTSA complaint #11616120 · source - Filed May 31, 2024CAOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension
Pulling my 5th wheel home to California today from Williams AZ on [XXX]. The truck has just over 53k miles. At least 8 times today my wife and I experienced the death wobble traveling on [XXX]. These episodes were difficult to overcome as we were in freeway traffic. The front end shook so violently that it took everything I had to maintain my lane, slow down and not become involved in an accident or wreck. I have called Ford customer service and have received a case #. As…
NHTSA complaint #11591853 · source - Filed Nov 13, 2023ARSteeringSuspension
Driving on the interstate at speed limit after hitting a bump the driving straight the truck began to shake or ocellate violently to the point I did not have full control of the vehicle. Almost forced me off the pavement. THis is a known problem known by Ford but they are not going to recall it becuse no one has died YET! [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11554874 · source - Filed Oct 20, 202338,000 miTXSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered from the front end to the rear end. The contact stated that the failure diminished while decelerating. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the failure recurred increasingly. The contact stated that the failure decreased while decelerating, and he was able to continue driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not…
NHTSA complaint #11551070 · source - Filed Sep 11, 202351,000 miTXSuspension
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact was able to safely pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality but has since become a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined the tie rods and ball joints were loose. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating…
NHTSA complaint #11543879 · source - Filed May 16, 2023TXSuspension
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at speeds over 45 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an alignment was needed and that…
NHTSA complaint #11522269 · source
Other 2020 Ford F-250 SD problem areas
- Transmission & Drivetrain (76)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (64)
- Steering (45)
- Engine (29)
- Electrical System (27)
- Other / Unknown (26)
- Visibility & Wipers (14)
- Body & Structure (14)
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (12)
- Wheels & Tires (5)
- Lighting (5)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (5)
- Brakes (4)
- Airbags (4)
- Seats & Seat Belts (2)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology