2008 Ford F-150 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 53 complaints for the 2008 Ford F-150, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that the steering column would not raise up or down. The steering column was replaced, but the tilt feature on the steering wheel still would not work. The dealer was unable to receive the parts for the remedy and stated that there were no recalls. The failure and current mileages were 4,000. Updated 02-19-08 updated 02/19/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving between 55-60 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle vibrated excessively. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. However, the dealer replaced the driveshaft and universal joints. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on two separate occasions for identical failures.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-150
- Engine 75 complaints
- Cruise control 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 40 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints