2008 Ford F-350 steering problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Ford F-350 — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering pump replaced with new unit. Major steering issues. Will not turn at some points. Almost caused 3 accidents on 10/22/2021. Have had front end and power steering pump replaced.”
filed Oct 23, 2021
“Death wobble and learned about class action after I had front end repaired with complete overhaul ball joints etc in January 2018 ($2100 plus dollars) by my mechanic. May 16, 2021 experienced 3 incidents of death wobble in Oklahoma City enroute toTulsa, Oklahoma. See my mechanic on June 1, 2021.”
filed May 30, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. After extensive testing and outside…
PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2016
Steering problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 46 | 51% |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 F-350 | 66 | 44% |
| 2011 F-350 | 50 | 37% |
| 2009 F-350 | 14 | 50% |
| 2007 F-350 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 F-350 | 51 | 35% |
| 2005 F-350 | 28 | 25% |
| 2004 F-350 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 F-350 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 F-350 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 F-350 | 28 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford F-350
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.