1993 Ford F-150 suspension problems

Filed May 23, 2009 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · MD

There seems to be a bad problem with all the lightning f150 pickup trucks 93 to 95. They are all getting a dangerous problem we call death wobble,it is a violent shaking of the whole front end of the vehicle. It has something to do with the front suspension. It can cause a very serious accident. I belong to a lightning club world wide and this problem affects all the lightning f150 pickup trucks. We in the lightning club community cannot pin point what the problem is. Some say the metal brackets are cracking which hold the front suspension together, bad design from ford. This problem happens everytime you drive the truck.when the trucks are taken to a shop ,they cannot find the problem. We would like ford to fix or tell us all what can be done to fix this problem. I can tell all owners to file a complaint too if you wish.

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 65,000 miles · OH

1. Rear leaf spring support on 1993 ford f-150. The design of the rear leaf spring support, let water and salt collect in the support. Causing rapid rust and failure of support. This could cause an accident and possible loss of human life if this part would fail at highway speeds. The ford dealer here in town told me at the parts counter, when I bought this part that they sell 5 or 7 supports a week. This tells me this is a design flaw. In the rear leaf spring support. 2. The emission system has a defect in the design which lets exhaust fumes into the cab. The pipe in the engine compartment which is connected to the heads of the engine, is suppose to pump fresh air into the exhaust to help it burn cleaner. But the problem is with this year is that it splits apart and rust causing fumes into the cab. These problems are not just mine. I know men who have the same year truck 1993 ford f-150 with a v-8 302 in it that have had the problem. This points out a design flaw that is both safety for human but also emission. I have contacted ford about these concerns. Short answer is they tell me to fix it myself. I also realize that I am talking about a 1993 truck. My truck is in very good shape only 61,000 miles on it. These are not normal wear and tear issues. I believe that these issues are design problems with the truck. Not just mine but other men that I know. I would you to look into these points please.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Suspension · VA

The spring hangers and shackles rusted on the 1993 ford f150.*mr

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · WI

Mechanic noticed that the bed of truck was laying on the springs when inspecting the truck for an exhaust problem. The bracket rusted because of the design. There was a depression in the hanger that held water. The 2 hangers and shackles were replaced, but problem recurred because of a design flaw. . This vehicle was registered under the lw machine products.

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Suspension · DE

Consumer's vehicle has the same problem as mentioned in recall on leaf spring. Recall number unknown. Dealer has been notified.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

Tire vibration at 65 MPH, found original general tire (tire information unknown) tread separated and out of round. Replaced with goodyear gsa's.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Fuel system, Suspension · WI

After getting fuel cross flow recall done, remedy did not work. Consumer had the fuel pump replaced and that fixed that problem.*ak dealer found left side leaf spring was broken and replaced left side leaf spring.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · WI

Shackels on rear leaf springs are rusted through. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.*ak the oil pan had rust from outside and was leaking oil. The consumer replaced it at his expense.

Filed Sep 11, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

I was very happy with this truck for the first 5 years. But after that even with taking great care of the truck it started to fail the altenator....$400,replacing 2 exhaust tubes for emissions $450,rear spring shackels and mount $450, the trans mission is now failing cost not known yet, never been in an accident but doors don't line up anymore water leaks in,lower sheetmetal of truck bed rusting through paint even with being waxed many many times,vent windows leak and are rusting, I know vehicels need alot of care but I think the worst problem was the rusting out of the rear spring mounts and shackels this is a real danger ,I have never heared of this happening to any vehicle. I know of two other 93 f 150's with the same problem. I hope someone can get the word out to others with 1993 f 150's so they can have this checked out for their safety.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Suspension · IA

Control arm bushing is too close to catalytic converter. Heat from catalytic converter is melting arm bushing. Ford has been notified..*ak ford would not help pay for any of the repairs.