2000 Ford F-150 suspension problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Ford F-150 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 3, 2012
“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…”
filed Jun 29, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 F-150 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 F-150 | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 F-150 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 F-150 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford F-150
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.