1998 Ford F-150 Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar Problems
NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How suspension:front:springs:torsion bar ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,381 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Ford F-150 overview page.
What owners report
“FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO FALL ONTO THE FRAME. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS”NHTSA complaint 835047 — filed 02/19/1999
“CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND NOTICED FRONT END WAS DOWN . BACKED TRUCK UP. TOOK IT TO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE. VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 834638 — filed 02/09/1999
“DRIVING ALONG AT 25 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE. IT DIDN'T CAUSE ANY SSUDDEN DIP OR IMPACT. I HAVE FOUND OUT SINCE…”NHTSA complaint 703080 — filed 02/09/1999
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Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Ford F-150 have suspension:front:springs:torsion bar problems?
Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Ford F-150: 64 of 1,381 complaints on file (4.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Ford F-150 have in total?
1,381 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 83 involved a crash, 91 involved a fire, 53 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's suspension:front:springs:torsion bar category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
