2008 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 48
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 48 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering shaft · 20 records
- steering wheel · 17 records
- power steering · 14 records
- lower steering · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
When i was making a left turn off a highway ramp, the steering wheel locked up & then snapped back & sprained my wrist. I don't care about my wrist,but i do care about the defective lower steering shaft that was engineered wrong to start with & you made ford issue a recall (because of the defect)in all there mid sized & highend cars along with lincoln & mercury models because it's a major safety problem. What you…
1 injury
ODI 10683515
Steering
Steering is tight and hard to steer especially while driving around curves and when turning the steering is tight and then loosens up and jerks suddenly . Found the steering column knuckles scolded and no way to lubricate. *tr
ODI 10587491
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact was driving 3 mph when the steering wheel seized. The contact lubricated the steering column by applying oil and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the running boards were damaged and the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10549311
Steering · Underbody Shields
Steering wheel has become difficult to turn. Feels as if it is locking up and i really have to muscle it back to center after taking a sharp turn. I took it to my mechanic and he lubricated a u joint on the steering shaft which helped and told me to bring it back if/when it starts binding up again. He informed me he has replaced the lower steering shaft on other f150's due to severe rust/corrosion at the joint. I…
ODI 10548619
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times even while the contact was driving at various speeds. The contact applied oil to the steering column to alleviate the failure. The remedy lasted a week and more oil was applied as a temporary remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage…
ODI 10542244
Steering
When turning left or right the steering gets stiff and jerking causing oversteer and erratic motion. Added powersteering fluid but did not help. *tr
ODI 10630586
Steering
Steering got very hard to turn. This has happened on numerous occasions now. Use wd-40 to loosen the knuckle. *tr
ODI 10550052
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150 sd. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering failed as the steering wheel tightened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced and steering line had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.…
ODI 10543065
Steering
While driving, my steering suddenly started to feel like it was binding. I pulled over and noticed a large pool of fluid underneath. I had it towed to a service station and was told that i needed a steering rack. The steering rack was replaced at a cost of approximately ( i have a receipt, just not at hand at the moment) $1300.00. A week later my steering was acting strange again. I brought it back to the service…
ODI 10543213
Engine · Steering
The truck steering column was hard to turn. Clunking and sticking points were noted during turning.found lower steering shaft u-joint in engine compartment seized. This coincides with latest ford recall for 2005 - 2011 ford cars. This was diagnosed as "frozen" by ford and replaced on 06/17/13. This recall should be expanded to include ford f-150 series trucks. The repair cost $460.00. I thought this should have not…
ODI 10538311
Steering
Power steering became intermittent and vehicle would become difficult to control. Remedy was to replace the faulty, rusted lower linkage in the steering assembly. *tr
ODI 10544379
Steering · Suspension
I have a 2008 f-150. As i was taking an exit off the highway, the steering wheel looked up & i couldn't turn the wheel & ended up on the grassy area of the exit.. The problem is the lower steering shaft u-joint binds up & locks. There is a design flaw in the u-joint, there is no way to grease or lube the u-joint. I have notified ford many times with no answers or response. On the ford forum site, there are thousands…
ODI 10522338
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph the steering wheel seized while making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the steering shaft and universal joint needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,100 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10477246
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that power steering fluid spilled throughout the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the cooling tube needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the delay was a supply issue and that they were trying out a new part. The failure was 54,120 and the current mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10478461
Steering · Suspension
It felt as if steering was binding when making a turn. It would suddenly break free and oversteer was a problem. When coming out of a turn the wheel would not center on its own, but had to be turned back to the straight ahead position. Spoke with a ford dealer and they wanted an exorbitant charge to just look at the vehicle and professed they had not heard of the problem before. I went on the internet and found at…
ODI 10460672
Steering
This is the second time the high pressure power steering hose needs to be replaced in 13 months. *tr
ODI 10505170
Power Train · Steering
While driving on interstate, truck self engaged in 4x4, but only driver side wheel locked causing severe pull towards left side. Almost lost control. Dealership has replaced all components twice now and the problem is intermittent. *tr
ODI 10423221
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f150 super cab. The contact stated that the vinyl steering cover was defective and separated from the steering. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,612 and the current mileage was 37,171.
ODI 10402955
Service Brakes · Steering
Bought a 2008 ford f150 from a so called reputible dealer. Had issues after the first couple of months with a vibration took vehicle back to dealer ran a diagnostics check on it, they said nothing is wrong. Two years later problem has escalated where truck vibrates so bad that it spills a can of soda. Ford now says no warranty left on vehicle and we have to pay for fixing. It was under warranty two years ago when…
ODI 10461318
Steering
I was changing the oil in my 2008 f150 60th anniversary edition truck and noticed that my steering stops were worn. I turned on my truck to see if my wheels, when turned all the way to either side if they were touching the steering stops. And they were! The problem with this is the aluminum steering bracket is eventually going to crack if the racking pinion isn't adjusted properly on the truck. This is a new truck…
ODI 10351048
Automatic Transmission · Driveline · Steering
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…
ODI 10264054
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
I bought this truck new with 26 miles on it. I have since had brakes go out...steering go out, powertrain replaced with refurbished one. I don't understand why the steering issue is not a safety issue and all the mechanics at ford say it should be a recall. I don't understand why the spark plugs can't be removed without breaking off and ford is totally aware of this problem. My truck steering ...i was told a part…
ODI 10605976
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that when the tires are cold, the steering shakes. The steering operates properly when the tires are warm. The dealer stated that the failure is normal due to the soft compound of the tire and would not make any repairs. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.
ODI 10249514