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2013 Ford F-350 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 35 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Ford F-350, making up 41% of all 86 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure was 120,000 miles, and no recalls are tied to this problem area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
35
41% of 86
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
120,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a violent front-end shaking or oscillation, often called "death wobble," that starts after hitting a bump at highway speeds around 55 to 70 mph.
  • Multiple owners report the steering wheel becomes hard to control during the shaking, sometimes forcing them to slow to 45 or 50 mph before regaining control.
  • Several complaints describe repeated front-end repairs, including replacement of the track bar, stabilizer, and bearings, without permanently fixing the wobble.
  • Some owners report tire failures, including steel belt separation on original equipment tires after only a few thousand miles.
  • One owner reported the wobble returning within roughly 3,000 miles of a prior repair, growing worse and more frequent over time.

When 2013 Ford F-350 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 1, 2016, latest Mar 1, 2026.

2013 Ford F-350 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2016Jul 2018Dec 2019Nov 2020May 2022Sep 2022Nov 2023Mar 2026
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Mar 2026; peak Dec 2016 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200580 (24%)
  2. 2006118 (43%)
  3. 200730 (49%)
  4. 200853 (23%)
  5. 200926 (55%)
  6. 201029 (56%)
  7. 201169 (37%)
  8. 201281 (44%)
  9. 201335 (41%)
  10. 201447 (48%)
  11. 201577 (37%)
  12. 201689 (43%)
  13. 2017269 (47%)
  14. 201892 (46%)
  15. 2019243 (52%)
  16. 202013 (7%)
  17. 20216 (6%)
  18. 20224 (4%)
  19. 20233 (7%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems in the 2013 Ford F-350?
NHTSA lists 35 complaints in this area for the 2013 F-350, which is 41% of all 86 complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-350 suspension issues?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 F-350.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 120,000 miles.
What is the 'death wobble' owners mention for the 2013 F-350?
Owners describe a violent front-end shaking that starts after hitting a bump at highway speed, making the steering wheel hard to control until the truck slows down.
Did the suspension issue cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to this problem area for the 2013 F-350.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.