2008 Ford F-150 steering problems

Filed Apr 4, 2025 · Body, Driver assistance · IA

The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor. The truck has a power steering line leak, cvs axle leaks and a exhaust manifold leak. The dealership fixed upper ball joints when we agreed on lower and upper in the front. They added a exhaust but did not do the job correctly with completing the job and the welding of it. Ive made a complaint with the loan company and i as well have talked to the owner of the dealership and he fights that none of those things are wrong with the truck and im lying but i have had a inspection done on the truck. When i got the truck i looked it over and so did my brother i pointed the issues of what needed fixed that i could see and that was not done. I then started having issues with the truck and took it to a mechaninc and had an inspection done

Filed Mar 22, 2020 · Steering, Transmission · 140,000 miles · WI

Cam phasers went out twice before 150k. Steering shaft and steering fluid lines rust out around 150k.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Steering · 119,000 miles · MI

Three months ago I heard a pop noise under the hood then shortly after the steering began to feel stiff even on the return after turning I needed to help.upon inspection I found the lower intermediate steering shaft joints are extremely corroded and needs to be replaced upon checking this seems t be a large problem on this vehicle. I have had much older vehicles that have never had this issue.

Filed Jun 7, 2019 · Steering · 80,000 miles · PA

My truck has 80,000 miles. I noticed that gradually the steering was becoming stiffer and harder to turn feeling as if it was binding at times. It got to a point that when making a turn the wheel would not recover and actually had to be pulled back making it dangerous to drive. I took it to my service shop and they replaced the power steering pump which did nothing to correct the problem. I then did some research on-line and found various forums where owners and repair techs described the two "u" joints on the f-150 steering shaft becoming badly corroded making it difficult to turn the steering wheel and pointing out the joints have no grease fitting. I checked the joints on my truck and they ere corroded. I applied lubricant externally and it completely eliminated my problem, however, I have to reapply lubricant every couple of months. The attached photo shows the upper joint after I lubricated it. Ford has to know this safety issue exists and that this is costing owners needless repair costs.

Filed Dec 24, 2018 · Steering · 120,543 miles · OH

Steering became stiff. Vehicle was hard to maintain even on straight road. After my inspection, I found that the steering shaft was horribly corroded at the universal joint. I will not drive this vehicle until I repair it. It is at the point where it could break and loose all control of steering. Very dangerous. I have been a mechanic for over 30 years I have never seen this in any vehicle, no matter what age.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Steering · 68,419 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving, the steering malfunctioned while the contact was trying to turn the vehicle. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed from the contact's home to riverside auto sales, inc. (2511 ludington st, escanaba, mi 49829, (906) 786-6834) where it was diagnosed that the lower steering shaft needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 68,419.

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Steering · 49,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the power steering fluid level was topped off; however, the failure remained. Autonation ford north canton (5900 whipple ave nw, north canton, oh 44720, (330) 238-3206) was contacted, but the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Steering · 75,000 miles · WV

Steering just began freezing when turning. All of the joint have checked out appear to be issue with steering column.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Steering · 111,000 miles · NY

Steering binds in the upper u-joint on steering rod. It started on the highway. I didn't want to drive it anymore than I have to in fear of doing more damgge to it.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Steering · 30,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was able to be driven back to the contact's residence. The contact called mercedes-benz of caldwell (230 bloomfield ave, fairfield, nj 07004, (973) 227-3600) and was advised to call back on march 19, 2018 to inquire about having the vehicle towed back to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.