2020 Ford F-250 SD Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 09/08/2026

28Suspension complaints

10.6%Of all 263 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN71 · 27%

STEERING45 · 17.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL36 · 13.7%

SUSPENSION28 · 10.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM28 · 10.6%

Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“As I was driving on the freeway at 65 mph the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. I slowed my speed to 55 mph and it finally…”NHTSA complaint 11616120 — filed 09/24/2024

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered from the front end to the rear…”NHTSA complaint 11551070 — filed 10/20/2023

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact was…”NHTSA complaint 11543879 — filed 09/11/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford F-250 SD have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD: 28 of 263 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.