2008 Ford E-350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Ford E-350, 18% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a loud popping noise when the braking of the van comes to a complete stop. Sometimes I am afraid the van is not going to stop all the way. From what I am reading online, it may be under previous recall for the brake system. I have no idea how to go about getting recall information, etc. To have a Ford dealership fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10609091, filed 2014-07, 138,962 miles“I was have problems with the front end of my vehicle, I brought the vehicle to my mechanic to investigate the problems. He inspected the control arms, ball joints and rebalanced the tires. He basically didn't do anything to change the problem. The following day I was driving the van to work and noticed the front end getting worse. I then called into the shop to make another appointment. When I was driving to the mechanic the van steering went and the van became uncontrollable, since I was only a few miles away I managed to get it to the shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479369, filed 2012-10, 62,000 miles“The steering on this van is very loose causing it to wander and require constant correction at all speeds. At normal highway speeds, hitting any bumps causes the back of the vehicle to skip or shift requiring significant steering correction and causing the vehicle to be very unstable. Mechanical inspection reveals no failure with any parts. (shame on Ford for this vehicle)”
NHTSA complaint #10408112, filed 2011-06, 40,000 miles“There has been no crash to date. The complaint is related to the poor driving performance of 2008 Ford f350 12 passenger vans. The steering control is very poor and may cause accidents. There is so much slop in the steering that you can feel the vehicle sway back and forth while driving. In some cases, at higher freeway speeds, the van starts to fishtail (like a travel trailer with too much weight in the back). We have asked our local Ford dealership to look at the problem, but, the steering is still bad. I have owned many Ford vehicles and have never encountered this type of problem before.”
NHTSA complaint #10241678, filed 2008-09“The contact owns a 2008 Ford econoline E-350 sd. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH and making a turn when a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the front driver's side upper and lower ball joints. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10535492, filed 2013-08, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032624Apr 1, 2010Ford: steering wander. Some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. Steering gear mesh load adjustment. Front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 7 | 54% |
| 2010 | 3 | 18% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 7 | 18% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford E-350
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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