2000 Ford F-350 suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Ford F-350 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The death wobble. Hitting a bump - no matter the size and without warning - may cause your entire vehicle to wobble/shake uncontrollably and loose ability to steer. You’re only recourse is to let off of the accelerator and TRY to hold the truck in the lane and pray you don’t have to brake or make a…”
filed Oct 25, 2021
“Blue smoke coming from tail pipe. Form letter reply. *mc the tail latch was sticking, the rotor had to be machined, the windshield had to be re-sealed due to it leaking, the ball joints and serpentine belt were replaced, the valve cover gasket was leaking and had to be replaced. *jb”
filed Feb 22, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Vehicle lean sag when observed from rear of vehicle. *eh
04236 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 29, 2004
Suspension problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 40 | 44% |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 F-350 | 65 | 44% |
| 2011 F-350 | 45 | 33% |
| 2009 F-350 | 18 | 64% |
| 2008 F-350 | 15 | 11% |
| 2007 F-350 | 12 | 33% |
| 2006 F-350 | 50 | 34% |
| 2005 F-350 | 25 | 22% |
| 2004 F-350 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 F-350 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 F-350 | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford F-350
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.