2008 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Ford F-150, 3% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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.
“R r leaf spring broken. Vehicle has never been abused or driven rough. I firet noticed it when I would hit a bump in the road, sounded like spare tire rack was loose. After looking on the internet I found that there were others that have experienced the same problem. The center leaf of the three springs break generally in the middle of the leaf.”
NHTSA complaint #10788057, filed 2015-11, 106,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522338, filed 2013-06, 59,000 miles“I own a 2008 Ford f150. In the year of 2014 I began to hear a noise from the front end of the vehicle. The noise was heard when going over bumps and making turns. On august 14, 2014 the vehicle was serviced and repaired for front sway bar end links. In the year of 2016 the noise returned with the same symptoms. On april 5, 2016 the vehicle was serviced and repaired for front sway bar end links. In the same year the noise returned with the same symptoms. On september 10, 2016 the vehicle was taken in for an oil change and I informed the service advisor about the noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937140, filed 2016-12, 49,000 miles“On my wife's 2008 f150 quad cab truck at 37000 miles, I notice that the tires on the front of the truck where wearing on the inside, so with a trip planned for florida, I set up for our local dealer to do an alignment. She drop off her truck at the service department and went on her way, within 30 minutes she got a call from the service manager. He informed her that the upper ball joints would need to be replaced. The dealer said that since the trucks warranty (the truck has 38000 miles on it) had ran out they could not replace the loose ball joints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383177, filed 2011-02, 30,000 miles“Took vehicle in for engine repair. Technician discovered both front coil springs broken. Almost new tires worn bald on the inner edge. Online research indicates this has been a major common problem on the 04-08 F-150, with no relief from Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #11208293, filed 2019-05, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022160Jul 13, 2007Vibration from the driveline at highway speeds.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 23 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 19 | 1% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 4% |
| 2005 | 49 | 4% |
| 2004 | 118 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 43 | 4% |
| 1998 | 132 | 10% |
| 1997 | 204 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 | 44 | 7% |
| 1994 | 41 | 6% |
| 1993 | 25 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-150
53 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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