1997 Ford F-250 suspension problems

Filed Nov 23, 2010 · Suspension · TX

My 1997 ford f250 4wd truck has developed a popping noise in the right front wheel hub area. I found the drive shaft from the front transfer case could be moved in and out of the wheel hub with a popping noise. I took it to be repaired and no one can find parts. I have looked on the internet and searched local parts stores and can't fine them either. All I find is that everyone else has had suspension problems on this model. How do I get it repaired?

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Suspension · 113,000 miles · WI

While driving at 30 MPH consumer heard a loud pop at the front of the vehicle, and the front left side dropped several inches. Consumer pulled over to inspect what the problem could be, and discovered that driver side torsion bar snapped.

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Suspension · NC

When the vehicle was parked, the torsion bar snapped.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · MI

While driving down hill left front tie rod had come off. Left front wheel almost came off, causing vehicle to shake. Mechanic repaired tie rod and replaced ball joint.*ak

Filed Dec 6, 2000 · Suspension · AK

Both these retaining bolts failed. In the first instance I noticed a bolt hanging down from the front end on the passenger side. I do not know when the failure occurred. In the second instance, the shop owner noticed the driver's side bolt was missing. He commented that he looks for this item on ford f150 and f250 units. He has had vehicles come in with both bolts missing! Ford changed the bolt mechanism retaining the stabalizer bars in this model year (1998). Their design appears faulty as the plastic retaining devices on the bolt do not appear to work properly.

Filed Nov 24, 2000 · Suspension · TX

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Aug 13, 2000 · Suspension · VA

My tires were severely worn on the inside edges. I bought new tires and went to have the truck aligned. Virginia spring and alignment, arlington, va, 22213, informed me that my right front spring was dangerously weak and had caused the upper ball joint to become loose. They said every ford 250 diesel they see has this problem and that ford did not put strong enough springs on these trucks. Ford in fact had issued tsb-96-23-16 which called for adding a leaf to each front spring and realignment. They refuse to fix the defect in my truck because it has over 36,000 miles on it. If this spring fails, a 3/4 ton truck goes out of control.

Filed Apr 19, 2000 · Suspension · OR

First air spring on drivers side blew last summer and was replaced. The other one, passenger side, blew last friday. Both failures occurred with truck camper on board, but vehicle was not over loaded. Failures were explosive, resulting in vehicle lowing suddenly on the side affected. Vehicle was travelling straight ahead both times, but failure on a corner could result in vehicle rolling over. Component does not appear to match the load rating of the vehicle.

Filed Apr 11, 2000 · Suspension · MA

Torsion bar snapped with no warning. This is obviously a manufacturer defect, yet was not covered under extended warranty. I had to pay for towing and rental car while my truck was disabled. I think ford should cover this repair as the part was defective.

Filed Apr 8, 2000 · Suspension · OH

Torsion bar failure, caused sudden loss of vehicle control.