2008 Ford F-350 SD steering problems
26 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2008 Ford F-350 SD, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 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 | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re his ford truck gas pedal accelerating, causing him to crash (dot/i#2010-1130) *tgw the consumer stated while driving on a rural road, the steering locked up and the gas pedal became stuck which caused the vehicle to accelerate out of control and crash into an embankment. The consumer was knocked unconscious and when he came to the accelerator pedal was pressed to the floor.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH there was a loss of steering control, which caused him to crash into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and a technician concluded that the gear box failed. The gear box was replaced at a reduced rate of $100.00; however, they would not assume responsibility for the collateral damage. The failure resurfaced after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and he is awaiting a response.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-350 SD
- Engine 31 complaints