Left and right torsion bar broke.
1997 Ford F-150 suspension complaints
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Leaf spring was broken upon receiving truck. I did not know untill I was tring to load approx 150lbs of furniture, I have tried talking to dealership about problem, but they say it is out of there hands.
This is a follow-up to odi#704135 filed yesterday. In this incident, the torsion bar broke while thr truck was sitting in our drive-way. It was fixed under warranty by vermillion ford, 101 west cherry, vermillion, sd; phone 605‑624‑8624. They sent the paper work to ford, but they could not tell me if ford requested that the torsion bar be sent back to ford. After two original bars breaking, for others' safety, we feel this merits recall consideration. Thank you.
Backing out of lot, torsion bar snapped on right front. If this had happened on the highway at regular speeds, extensive damage as well as injuries would have resulted. Dealer repaired but ford refused to pay due to over warranty mileage. This has to be a defect and must be checked to prevent others from injury.
This is the second torsion bar to break on this vehicle. The left front bar broke previously while the truck was parked at home. This happened the spring/summer of 1998. Two different dealers said this would be very serious if it happened at regular speed on a highway/interstate. I will get the detailed information and file a second report when the business is open tomorrow. The 3/6/99 torsion bar broke while I was hunting and driving minimum speed.
The torsion bar failure was not an isolated incident. I have heard of several others reported to my dealer, and have found a number of others on the web. I found the failure unusual since I do not use the truck off-road, it is driven like a car. Also, I have never had or heard of spring or torsion bar failures like this. I suspect either faulty material or a design problem. Had the failure occurred at any considerable speed, there would have been aloss of control of the vehicle with nothing supporting half the front end.
I was backing out of the garage at about 2-5 MPH when I heard a loud bang. I immediately stopped and noticed that the truck was tilting noticeably toward the right or passenger side. I inspected and found that the passenger side torsion bar had snapped in two, and was hanging down. Temperature was approximately minus 7 degrees f. Which was the low for the overnight. I have noted that this failure has been cited by others at the nhtsc site as well as some ford internet bbs sites. I also noted that an investigation was initiated by nhtsc but has been closed already, I would suggest perhaps prematurely since failures are obviously still occurring. There has been no acknowledgement to consumers by ford motor co. Of this problem or suggestions of what corrective action to take if failure occurs in heavy traffic at 65 MPH.
Front shock absorber failed. Yh
The rear suspension, springs/ shocks failed, resulting in vibration.
The torsion bar on this broke while the vehicle was parked, making a loud gun like sound. Dealer has been contacted.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Rear end suspension locked up causing consumer to hit windshield.
Consumer received three recall letters that have not been properly handled. Manufacturer recall98s18/the federal safety agency recall #98v161000 for rear springs; /the federal safety agency recall #98v095000 for lugs: nuts, and manufacturer recall#97s86/ the federal safety agency recall#97v147000 for transmission cable. Consumer has had vehicle in at dealer six times.
After backing out of a driveway torsion bar broke. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty and they would only repairs at consumer's cost. Also, parts are on a national back order. Consumer would like some help in this matter.
Recall 98v161000, the rear leaf springs are cracked and out of alignment which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Problem is described as in the recall, but the vehicle's VIN # is not included in the recall. *ak
Had called dealer after receiving recall notice in the mail 98v161000. Was informed no parts available for the rear leaf springs on suspension. Would need to order parts.
Dealer refused to honor manufacturer's recall notice because manufacturer will not pay them. Consumer informed dealer that is not his concern except for getting the recall repairs done.
Consumer experiencing problem with dealer honoring mfr. Recalls 98s-14 and 98s-18, concerning lug: nuts and rear leaf springs. Consequence defects: can result in a wheel separation and fuel leakage. Dealer notified, and informed consumer they would contact them when they can be available to do the work.
While driving at 45 MPH and coming to a stop vehicle vibrates and makes some noise.
Tires are prematurely wearing due to malfunction within the suspension. Cause unknown. Manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
Had received recall notice in the mail (98v161000). Notified the dealership. Was informed that parts were not available for the rear leaf springs. Has not received anything from the manufacturer. Would call owner when parts do become available.
Clutch failed.
Recall 98v161000. Recall notice was received, dealer has been contacted and cannot remedy the problem because proper replacement materials are not available. Problem still exists.
[xxx], this is in concern to the e-mail I received from you about the overload springs on my truck. My truck was bouncing real bad, so I took it to the dealer about 4 weeks ago. They supposedly looked it over real good and found no problems. I had a blowout on the highway and noticed the spring was cocked about 20 degrees in the wheel and the overload spring was broke. I called the dealer the next morning and he told me to bring it back in. When I took it in, they finally conceded that something was wrong and ordered a new spring assembly, but told me they couldn't give me a loaner car and said that it would be okay to drive. I had a new spring assembly installed a week later. Today, while installing new shocks, I noticed that the right side is now broke in the same spot, where the spring assembly bolt is at. I called the dealer and they said that they are having problems, but that I shouldn't worry about it, unless it gets worse. I guess they want me to wait til I wreck the [xxx] thing. I know of alot of people who are having these problems. Feel free to call me anytime. By the way, I really need to know if it is okay for me to drive the truck? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Caster kit installed improperly adjusted properly.
Bottom leaf separates on both sides of rear spring assemblies & points outward at rear. Loud clunking, rattling & vibration in steering column & dashboard. 2 general tires blew out within 250 miles.
Dealer claims no parts are available. Consumer has been waiting for over 60 days. Has also been in contact with dealer over dozen times.
When driving vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer contacted and unable to duplicate the problem.
Misalignment of both right and left side rear spring leafs.
Front end out of alignment causing premature wear of the tires.
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