2020 Ford F-250 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 33 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2020 Ford F-250, 13% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 21,000. A related tire recall (21V155000) covers certain Continental tires on this model.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 33
- 13% of 263
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 21,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a violent front-end shake or 'death wobble' at highway speeds (60-75 mph) triggered by hitting a bump, pothole, or road expansion joint.
- Steering wheel oscillates or shimmies while changing lanes or driving over lane dividers, sometimes even when the truck otherwise tracks straight.
- High-speed wobble appears on uneven pavement transitions, such as asphalt-to-concrete joints, forcing drivers to slow to 25-30 mph to stop it.
- Vibration occurs while towing trailers or fifth wheels, appearing during turns or while descending hills and braking.
- Some owners report the shaking recurred multiple times on the same vehicle despite dealer visits, with no resolution found.
When 2020 Ford F-250 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 4, 2020, latest Apr 27, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2020 Ford F-250
- NHTSA 21V155000Mar 10, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires15,769 vehicles
Tires
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2020 Ford F-250 have?
- NHTSA lists 33 complaints in this category for the 2020 F-250, which is 13% of the 263 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a recall related to suspension or tires on the 2020 Ford F-250?
- Yes. Recall 21V155000, reported March 10, 2021, covers certain 2018-2020 F-250 trucks equipped with Continental tires that may have been improperly cured; Ford inspects and replaces affected tires free of charge.
- At what mileage do these suspension and steering problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 21,000 miles for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2020 F-250.
- What is the most common suspension complaint on the 2020 F-250?
- Many owners describe a violent front-end shake or steering wobble at highway speeds, often triggered by hitting a bump or road joint, sometimes called a 'death wobble.'
- Did any 2020 F-250 suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 33 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for this model year.