2003 Ford F-150 suspension problems

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Body, Brakes · AR

Trans went out a month after intake crack had to be replace almost $1,650 together also ball joints and tierod ends no good shock no good brake are falling and rear end is grinding this truck should have never been sold help and there's "more".

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Body, Suspension · ME

My ford f 150 frame and spring holders are rusting bad, I'm afraid the springs may fall off or the frame may break while I'm driving. It's just a matter of time before this happens. The body of the truck has no rust, I'm the original owner and only have 62,000 miles on it. Just wondering it other people are having the same problem im having with my frame and what my opptions are.

Filed Sep 3, 2008 · Airbags, Suspension · 87,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Traveling at 40mph. Hit at the front right fender. Shearing off tire at ball joints... Causing truck to slam down on the ground and slide at least 75 feet on the frame.. No air bag deployed. I was injured and think if the airbag would have come out maybe my injuries wouldn't have occurred.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · CA

I own a 2003 ford f-150 fx4 with an off road package. I have rarely taken this vehicle off road. Leaf springs bands were moving off of leaf springs. They were replaced once, the bands continued to move, I was told that this was normal and there was no need for concern. At this time my vehicle was still under warranty. The last time I took in for repair the leaf springs were broken, because the bands holding them together had come off completely. I was told that this was no longer a warranty item and that I would be charged for repair. I feel that there should have been a recall on this item, my leaf springs were replaced twice because of faulty manufacturing. The pin holding the leaf springs together were made of plastic.

Filed Dec 7, 2006 · Engine, Suspension · 30,000 miles · CA

This is the second occurance that I have had a oil seal or gasket on the engine after driving 80 +mile per hour. I had my truck less than three years. I have also noticed it vibrate when reaching the speed mentioned.

Filed Apr 23, 2005 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · VA

I own a 2003 f-150 super crew truck, I just went to get the vehicle state inspection (4/23/2005). The vehicle has 40k miles and has been serviced according to manufactures recommendation. The vehicle failed inspection due to both the front lower ball joints. The service guy advised me that they have seen numerous problems with this on the ford truck. The vehicle is used mostly for going back and forth to work via the highway. For a 2 year old vehicle and to have both lower ball joints have this problem at the same time seems strange. In order to get it passed I have to replace the ball joints as I was told this is not covered under warranty or recall.

Filed Apr 1, 2005 · Suspension · 29,000 miles · GA

The vehicle shook to the point that it became hard to control it. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on five occasions, and dealer stated there was nothing that they could do to repair the vehicle. Manufacturer offered consumer additional warranty.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · 46,000 miles · MI

While driving 55 MPH the front hubs locked. As a result, the vehicle disengaged out of 4-wheel drive without warning.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Suspension · 18,000 miles · MO

The rear end suspension is going out per the dealership. Vehicle makes a loud humming noise at 50 MPH. On 2 separate occasions, while driving on the interstate on a smooth surface road, vehicle made a loud clung noise that felt like the suspension dropped. Dealership has serviced the vehicle 3 times for this issue, and replaced the bearings and other suspension components. A factory engineer also inspected vehicle for this problem and indicated that there' was no solution this issue, and to extend the warranty.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Suspension · 3,000 miles · TX

While driving 25-40 MPH front of the vehicle shook. Vehicle had been to the dealer twenty times, and mechanic could not determine the cause of the problem.