2018 Ford F-150: Weak suspension
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 F-150 report: weak suspension. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 5,950 miles.
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2018 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766076 (filed 09/22/2026): “Driver side front coil spring cracked/collapsed note: this is a common problem with the 2017-2018 ford f-150…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11668133 (filed 06/20/2025): “Coil spring on the front drivers side suspension snapped in half while driving causing a momentary loss of control that was quickly regained. the spring was replaced at a local repair shop. there were no warning signs before failure occurred.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: added 2 leafs per side (1 reports) replace springs and shocks (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $880 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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