2000 Ford F-150 suspension problems

Filed Oct 3, 2026 · Suspension · TX

In my year 2000 Ford 150. I had the passenger window down and noticed it was sprinkling. I went outside to put the window up and when I closed the door, the back window of the truck literally smashed to pieces. I was told it was because of heat. I took pictures of everything. I am writing this as a recall so no one else will experience this or possibly get hurt. Also, the motor blew out at in the range of 180,000 miles. I was told the rods were knocking so hard.

Filed Apr 3, 2012 · Suspension · 164,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rear leaf springs on both sides of the vehicle had pierced through the bed of the truck. The contact stated that the failure was caused by excessive rust. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Suspension · OH

2000 ford f-150, unit 1 stated that he was southbound on the exit ramp of ir 80 ohio turnpike to gate i80 when its front axle/ball joint broke. Unit 1 drove the left side of the roadway and struck the curb. *bf it was unknown if the ball joint broke prior to the tire striking the curb. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0357-91)

Filed Mar 6, 2011 · Suspension · 214,000 miles · VT

In 2009 the brackets connected to the frame that held up gas tank deteriorated and needed to be repaired to prevent the tank from falling off the truck. Soon after that repair work was done to leaf spring brackets which had rusted off the frame. In 2010,the truck was taken in for annual inspection, it could not pass because the frame was too rusted and likely to break at any time, this truck has always had all maintenance needed when scheduled and from the exterior, it looks like it is in excellent condition, but considered to be unsafe to drive and be on the roads.

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Suspension · 116,900 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150 xl 4x4. The contact stated that the rear suspension on the vehicle failed due to the rack and pinion. Before the vehicle was diagnosed, he heard a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired at that time. He stated that other ford f-150 owners have experienced the same issue. The contact does not want to drive the vehicle while hauling something and the rear suspension fails and causes a major crash. The current mileage was 117,000 and failure mileage was 116,900.

Filed Jan 6, 2007 · Suspension, Wheels · 70,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Was on a slick road. I was going 15 miles an hour, when my 2000 ford f-150 spun completely around. When the truck spun around it went towards the ditch backwards. When I hit the ditch the truck flipped onto the passenger side. When the tow truck arrived on the scene he informed me that the rear tire broke off the axle. I had never heard of this happening at such a slow speed, neither had the tow truck driver, especially since it was a heavy half ton load axle . When we were looking at the axle in the light it appeared that it crystallized and snapped. I am a welder and work with metal every day and the axle look almost like cast.

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Suspension · 102,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 15 MPH, the front driver tire flipped sideways. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the front end was rebuilt. The exact components replaced were unknown.

Filed Oct 26, 2005 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · OK

Dt:the contact stated she had a problem with the upper ball joints. While driving at highway speeds the front end shimmied. Also, there was excessive tire wear. She contacted the manufacturer, and there were *ak no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · 55,500 miles · IN

Dt: consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be aligned, and was told the front ball joints were out and were replaced. Took vehicle o another service department and was told that rack and pinion wore out in the steering box. Consumer had problems with the steering and heard a popping and cracking.

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · KY

Vehicle was going through a drive through driver noticed that there was no ability to steer the vehicle. Consumer got out of the vehicle, and noticed that the left tie rod and lower ball joints broke.