2008 Ford F-250 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Ford F-250 SD, 4% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 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.
“I experienced death wobble 3 times in two weeks after hitting a bump on the interstate traveling approximately 60 - 65 MPH each time. The vehicle shook uncontrollably until I slowed down to 40 MPH or below. The vehicle was moving forward in a straight line when the problem occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11081526, filed 2018-03, 141,000 miles“The truck shook uncontrollably and I had to pull it over to the side of the road. Happened multiple times and it creates a very dangerous situation. I have read many other complaints of this for this make and model of truck and every complaint is the same condition 70 MPH and hitting a bump or pothole and the truck shakes to the point of loosing control until you get it stopped. Had new tires put on and it is better but not gone. Air pressure should not be a critical for the safety of a truck to maintain control. All of my tires were at 65 PSI a 100 mile before I started the trip.”
NHTSA complaint #10514574, filed 2013-05, 101,000 miles“2008 Ford f-250 superduty driving at 40-70 MPH straight or turning (ie: on a freeway fly-over). The front-end shakes/shimmies when you hit a bump, pothole, or surface that is uneven to the point you lose control of vehicle. Happens most all the time if on fly-over, and on straight roads sometimes. Dealer says it is tire pressure, does not work. Then told to replace struts or adjust steering damper. Works temporaily. No used parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10356131, filed 2010-09, 4,500 miles“The steering wheel started to get some play while driving down the interstate. The steering eventually went completely out. The steering wheel would spin freely without the wheels moving whatsoever.”
NHTSA complaint #10497982, filed 2013-02, 44,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170992Jan 29, 2020Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10160885May 14, 2019Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10022283Jul 25, 2007Rear of vehicle is too high/low -5th wheel and goose neck applications.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 29 | 11% |
| 2019 | 678 | 58% |
| 2018 | 199 | 50% |
| 2017 | 587 | 51% |
| 2016 | 112 | 38% |
| 2015 | 123 | 42% |
| 2014 | 9 | 35% |
| 2013 | 5 | 24% |
| 2012 | 14 | 25% |
| 2011 | 46 | 38% |
| 2010 | 9 | 28% |
| 2009 | 7 | 30% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 30 | 56% |
| 2006 | 144 | 53% |
| 2005 | 118 | 40% |
| 2004 | 15 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-250 SD
39 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTires
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-250 SD
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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