Gen 2 · Front coil springs
Front coil springs: What Owners Report
Gen 2 Raptor owners report front coil springs problems most often: 15 of 199 defect complaints (7.5%), at a median of 43,000 miles where mileage was stated (7 complaints).
- Complaints
- 15
- Share of generation
- 7.5%
- Median mileage
- 43,000 mi
Owner complaints, not failure rates.
When It Tends to Show Up
Among the 7 complaints that stated a mileage.
Verified Complaint Excerpts
Verbatim, grounded excerpts only — every quote below was confirmed against the original NHTSA record. Names are never shown.
“Both front springs failed sitting in my driveway.”
“Front coil spring snapped and slipped off collar. Causing the pickup to lean dangerously”
“The spring just sheared sitting in my driveway under no load what-so-ever.”
“Coil spring on the front drivers side suspension snapped in half while driving”
“Driver side front coil spring cracked/collapsed”
Recalls & Service Bulletins
- Recall 17V598000
Some 2018 F-150 Raptors may have missing roof rivets, increasing rollover injury risk.
- TSB 10095146
Some 2017 F-150s with a 9.75 axle may have a leaky differential housing cover.
- TSB 10095802
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have incorrectly positioned bumper trim pieces.
- TSB 10099471
Raptor models with 3.5L GTDI engine may lose power due to a misadjusted wastegate control actuator.
- TSB 10115957
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have shifting issues due to a small part.
- TSB 10137068
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have shifting issues and warning lights.
See the full Gen 2 reliability data or the full Reliability Index.