2008 Ford F-350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 36%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Ford F-350, 36% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On interstate passing in left lane hit a rough patch trucks starts shaking so bad I thought it was going to flip. Could not get to shoulder so had to go in the mediam it was not a flat spot it was a hill so I went straight and not at an angle if I had I would of flipped. This is not the first time. Ifrist time I had approx $3000.00 of front in work done trying to fix the problem, but it did not.”
NHTSA complaint #11416426, filed 2021-05, 200,000 miles“Just got on the on ramp to get on the freeway when lost total control of the trucks powersteering. I was going maybe 35-45mph but had to slow down. Took to the Ford dealer the replaced the gearbox with a remanufactured gearbox and did the same thing on my second trip. Not sure what to do as this is a big safety concern”
NHTSA complaint #11152248, filed 2018-11, 57,000 miles“I have a 2008 Ford F-350 that I experienced a violent, shuddering, vibration at approximately 75 m.p.h. On interstate-75 yesterday, 09/19/2020, that almost caused me to crash. I looked online and there are many, many people who have and are experiencing the same, dangerous problem. I firmly believe that there should be a recall of the affected f-250 and F-350 vehicles and Ford should repairs these vehicles before anyone is injured or killed, if there hasn't been such a trajedy or tragedies already.”
NHTSA complaint #11360212, filed 2020-09, 183,000 miles“I have been having issues with this vehicle in the steering. It will pull to the left or right at any given time going down the road. We are a full service shop and own this vehicle. We have checked everything and contacted Ford. They recommended changing the steering shaft that goes to the steering gear box. We did, but it still does it. Not sure what to do next. We are in the process of changing the steering gear as we have no other options.”
NHTSA complaint #10809510, filed 2015-12, 24,000 miles“I was making a left hand turn when the steering started to wobble, shimming. I was traveling at approx. 45 MPH and had to slow to 20 before it stopped. This pick up has had small shimming before but nothing this bad. I just replaced the shocks and had it aligned. It seems to be even worse and yes I have the tire pressure at the recommended 80 PSI. It is dangereous. Ford sent a letter april 2009 09l02. They pretty much said the NHTSA was looking into it and live with it. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #10724808, filed 2015-06, 50,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179912Jan 12, 2016In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 46 | 51% |
| 2013 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 | 66 | 44% |
| 2011 | 50 | 37% |
| 2009 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 | 47 | 36% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 51 | 35% |
| 2005 | 28 | 25% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 44 | 14% |
| 1999 | 48 | 12% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-350
31 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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