2008 Ford F-150 suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Ford F-150 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed May 17, 2019
“Took truck in for maintenance. Was called over by mechanic. He showed me the whole frame of the truck is rusted out. The truck has 100,000 miles and body is clean for its age. Local dealership quoted $6,000.00 to repair. A small auto collision shop quoted +$3,000.00. Both agreed this should never…”
filed Nov 7, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 F-150 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 F-150 | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 F-150 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 F-150 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.