2018 Ford F-350 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 92 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Ford F-350, 46% of all 201 complaints that year. Median mileage at failure is 22,136. One related recall (21V155000) covers Continental tires cured improperly.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 92
- 46% of 201
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 22,137 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel and front end violently shake or oscillate at highway speeds above roughly 45-70 mph, often triggered by a bump or road seam, described by owners as 'death wobble.'
- Aluminum wheel valve stems leak air slowly, sometimes losing about 10 psi per day, with tire pressure monitoring alerting on the wrong tire due to sensor mapping errors.
- Tire pressure monitoring system illuminates due to faulty sensors on rear dual tires, requiring dealer diagnosis.
- A trailer detached from its hitch pins and aluminum connection while towing at highway speed, damaging the truck and trailer.
- Dealers have found alignment and tire balance within spec even though the wobble complaint persists, leaving owners without a fix.
When 2018 Ford F-350 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 12, 2018, latest Aug 27, 2024.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 Ford F-350
- 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-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are suspension and wheel problems on the 2018 Ford F-350?
- NHTSA received 92 complaints in this area for the 2018 F-350, which is 46% of all 201 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford F-350 suspension or tires?
- Yes, recall 21V155000 covers 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250/F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles with Continental tires that may have been cured improperly; dealers inspect and replace tires as necessary.
- At what mileage do these problems usually happen?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 22,136.5 miles for suspension, wheels and tire complaints on the 2018 F-350.
- Did the suspension or wheel issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2018 F-350.