2018 Ford F-250 SD suspension problems
198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2018 Ford F-250 SD — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle displayed the death wobble. The failure had occurred three times. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was not able to speak with a…”
filed Jul 11, 2025
“I purchased the truck new, and it has never experienced the death wobble until dec.25, 2024. The truck now has only 45k miles on it. I was driving on the interstate and hit a rough patch in the road at 70 mph, and the truck began to vibreate and shaking, my son was in the vehicle behind me and said…”
filed Dec 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 29 | 11% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 678 | 58% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 587 | 51% |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 111 | 39% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 123 | 42% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 9 | 35% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 5 | 24% |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 14 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford F-250 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.