Does the 2008 Ford F-150 have steering problems?

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Ford F-150, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 63,184 miles.

Which Ford F-150 year has the most steering complaints?

The 2011 Ford F-150 has the most steering complaints (419), compared with 53 for the 2008.

Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Ford F-150?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-150 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Ford F-150, 14% of all 369 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest steering complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 63,184 miles.

Steering complaints: 53; 14% of 369
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 63,184 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Ford F-150 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 1, 2008, latest Apr 4, 2025.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2008 to Apr 2025; peak Sep 2013 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200534 (3%)
200655 (9%)
200729 (6%)
200853 (14%)
200929 (9%)
201048 (6%)
2011419 (19%)
2012204 (11%)
2013216 (7%)
2014159 (10%)
201583 (5%)
201664 (3%)
201759 (4%)
201883 (4%)
201921 (2%)
20208 (1%)
202141 (4%)
20229 (2%)
202316 (4%)
20244 (2%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-150 have steering problems?: NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Ford F-150, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 63,184 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most steering complaints?: The 2011 Ford F-150 has the most steering complaints (419), compared with 53 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Ford F-150?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-150 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.