2008 Ford F Super DutyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford F Super Duty, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 4, 2018. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 Ford F Super Duty has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Ford F Super Duty recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other F Super Duty year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F Super Duty median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Ford F Super Duty, and the recalls they led to.
- Alleged Loss of SteeringNo recall
What F Super Duty owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY F250 WHEN I WAS EXITING FOOT ON BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND ALMOST WENT OFF THE ROAD THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED EVERYTIME I HIT THE BRAKE AND TRY TO TURN THE WHEEL LOCKS
I PURCHASED USED IN 2012 AND IT'S ALWAYS BEEN VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER WITH A VERY WIDE TURNING RADIUS. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER FORDS AT A LOCAL AUCTION HOUSE SAME YEAR/MODEL THAT STEER FINE AND TURN TIGHTER. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN MINE THAT'S DIMINISHING ITS SAFETY AND USABILITY.
WHILE TRAVELLING ON A STRAIGHT, SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL, DRY SECTION OF HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, AN EXAGGERATED SHAKING BEGAN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS QUICKLY BECAME AN ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE BOUNCING OF THE TRUCK. IT BECAME INCREASINGLY VIOLENT…
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