2008 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

50Steering complaints

13.6%Of all 368 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE53 · 14.4%

STEERING50 · 13.6%

POWER TRAIN38 · 10.3%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL36 · 9.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 7.9%

Share of the 368 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID SPILLED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10478461 — filed 10/03/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10477246 — filed 09/27/2012

“BOUGHT A 2008 FORD F150 FROM A SO CALLED REPUTIBLE DEALER. HAD ISSUES AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF MONTHS WITH A VIBRATION TOOK VEHICLE BACK…”NHTSA complaint 10461318 — filed 06/12/2012

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-150 have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Ford F-150: 50 of 368 complaints on file (13.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Ford F-150 have in total?

368 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 39 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 45 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.