Driving along at 25 MPH the front passenger's side torsion bar broke. It didn't cause any ssudden dip or impact. I have found out since that there has been three other 1998 ford f150 trucks with the same problem. One truck was serviced at pawling ford and the other two at pleasant vally ford, pleasant vally, ny. You begin to wonder if this be looked at closer and possibly a recall on these trucks(all the same make and model and year). My family & I are quite concerned about the replacement part, and should the other side be replaced. I was told that if I had been going at high rate of speed. This could have LED to a serious spin and eventually an accident. Also, this happened in watertown (300 miles away) where I was attending my uncles' funeral. The truck is still there awating the part. The truck is at watertown ford, watertown, ny (315‑782‑7200). I've been told by the dealer this should have never happened, especially to a truck this new. The ford dealer in watertown has been very cooperative.
1998 Ford F-150 suspension complaints
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Dealer is reporting that broken torsion bars on new fords (f-150 and similar SUV's) is a major problem. If they snap at high speed a serious loss of control can result.
Front suspension failed, causing vibration.
Suspension failed. Yh
Front right wheels bounce at speeds of 60-70 MPH. Yh
Front torsion bar broke while driving at 30 MPH, causing the passenger side to drop lower than normal height.
Front torsion bar broke, causing the suspension to fall, resulting in loss of control.
No summary listed on this vehicle.
While driving 60 MPH the front torsion bar broke in half, causing the front end of the vehicle to drop. The bar travelled approximately 30 yards before stopping. The second bar broke while vehicle was sitting in dealers garage while waiting over two weeks for parts.
When driving at 60 MPH there is vibration within the steering wheel, and the dealer or the manufacturer can't determine the problem.
Front torsion bar broke, causing the front cab on driver side to fall which could result in accident. Part is on back order.
The driver side front torsion bar broke while driving, causing the front end to fall, and almost caused an accident. Dealer stated there is a national back order on the torsion bar. Please provide further information.
Front torsion bar broke , causing the front end to drop to the frame of the vehicle. Please give any further details.
No summary
While driving front end of the vehicle just dropped because the torsion bar broke in half. The bar needs to be replaced due to the cold weather.
Recall repair work on the rear leaf springs can not be completed due to lack of parts.
Received recall notice in mail (98v161000) & called dealership. Was informed that no parts were available for the rear leaf springs. Would notify owner when they are available.
Received recall notice (98v161000) & notified the dealer. Was informed no parts available to repair the rear leaf springs.
Leaf spring not stable and moving out of alignment and needs replacement.
Lower rear leaf spring moving out of postion. This was a recall on fords 4 wheel drive pickup but not on the standard 2 wheel drive. The spring was fixed the first time buy it being knocked back in place with a hammer. I have yet had it fixed a secound time. The first time the spring moved out of place about 3
Front end vibrates/shakes at speeds up to 60 MPH. Also, replaced steering shaft.
Vehicle experiences extreme vibration on concrete highways going at high speeds resulting in difficulty in maintaining control over vehicle.
Suspension malfunction.
Vehicle is continually out of alignment resulting in premature wear of the tires.
Brakes experience extended stopping distances.
While parked the torsion bar broke, cause unknown. Please provide details.
Consumer was driving on road at 35 MPH under normal road conditions, started to slow down and turn when he heard a loud sound. Pulled over to the side, and noticed the vehicle tilted. Looked under the vehicle and found the front torsion bar fractured. Dealer notified. *ak
Consumer heard noise coming from transmission when shifting gear. Also, one of the rear springs had moved from original position, vehicle has leaf springs.
Rear end jumps out of control when driving over bumpy surfaces.
Front end stabilizer broke causing vehicle instability.
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