2008 Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- death wobble · 4 records
- hitting bump · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
When traveling more than 40mph and a wheel hits a groove or bump in the road, the entire truck shakes violently and is hard to control, forcing the driver to quickly decelerate to regain control of the truck. It feels as if the tires are bouncing uncontrollably. This has been happening since we purchased the vehicle new in 2009. Also when driving over railroad tracks or very bumpy roads, the brake pedal, when…
ODI 11296881
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The mechanic stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 08e026000 (equipment). The manufacturer was notified and transferred the contact to nhtsa. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11150428
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
My vehicle has a death wobble when hitting a bump at freeway speeds. I received a notice from ford that this is an issue with these vehicles; special field action 09l02 dated january 2018. I wasn't aware that this was a common problem, but recently talked with someone who owns the same vehicle and he happened to ask if i had the same experience. Upon receiving the notice and recalling that conversation i thought i…
ODI 11073058
Steering · Suspension
Since owning my f250, it has randomly experienced a severe vibration "death wobble" after hitting bumps at highway speed. So bad, that i installed a steering stabilizer to help mitigate the issue (ford didn't seem to have a better fix). I always keep my load "e "rated tires inflated per recommended pressures yet the problem persisted. On several occasions i thought that i was going to lose control of the vehicle…
ODI 11067314
Suspension
This vehicle has no aftermarket alterations and the front end parts are in satisfactory condition but at certain speeds when hitting a bump the vehicle shakes uncontrollably as if it is going to explode! It only happens on the highway.
ODI 11066823
Steering · Suspension
While driving at speeds 55 mph or more when driving on to a bridge or change in highway,or hitting a pothole in the road the front end of my truck starts shaking violently it only stop this by slowing down to about 20 mph.the shaking is so violent you almost lose control.it happens whenever i hit a rough spot in the road.
ODI 10825907
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving over a bump at 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and wobbled out of control. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the track bar, the front steering damper, the center link, and the front suspension; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage…
ODI 10731192
Suspension
Violent front end shaking when i run over a pot hole or bad spot on the interstate..
ODI 10717105
Steering · Suspension
I took my 2008 ford f-250 to the ford dealer to have an alignment and oil change. I had the vehicle aligned approximately eight months ago but the alignment has steadily deteriorated. The vehicle has a little over 77,000 miles. I purchased this vehicle brand new and have been the only owner. I have never been "off-roading" or "mudding" in the vehicle. All miles are highway/city miles. Little towing has been done…
ODI 10627470
Steering · Suspension
On my daily commute to work i experienced what i have later researched to find out is called the "death wobble". The first occurrence happened while maintaining a speed of approximately 55 mph which was the suggested road speed limit, after riding over a small bump in the road my front left end initiated into a violent shaking sensation that felt as though i had just blown a tire. After reducing my speed abruptly…
Crash reported
ODI 10607347
Steering · Suspension
2008 f250 6,4 powerstroke 4x4 drive above 55 and hit rolling bump and the front end starts shaking violently steering wheel also shakes. I have had everything inspected and everything is tight as a vehicle with only 59,000 mile should be. The more i drive it the worse it gets its starting to just shake randomly without hitting a bump. *tr
ODI 10493785
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension
A week after i bought the truck the transmission went out then its had countless electrical problems its been to 2 ford dealers it was at one for 7 months and the other for 3 and a chevy dealer noone can fix my truck its had 3 transmissions put in it 1000s of dollars later and i haven't been able to drive my truck in 2 and a half years ford is unwilling to do anything with it. They cant find the problem and give up…
ODI 10594167
Steering · Suspension
Began in 2010...death wobble....hitting a bump,,steering wheel shakes violently.....loss of confidence in the ability of the vehicle to provide safe transportation.....dealership visit was not helpful...said it was tire pressure...added a different trac bar in 2012...helped some but til produces the wobble at lower speeds. *tr
ODI 10504525
Steering · Suspension
The front end of the truck will just start shaking uncontrollably. *tr
ODI 10433101
Suspension
I was simply driving down the hwy and hit a small bump in the road, my truck began to shake uncontrollably and continued to do so until i slowed way down. I made it to the next exit and dropped it off at the local ford dealership. It startled me so much that i didn't want to drive it like it was. This is the third time this has happened but the first two times were not as extreme. The dealer so far has told me they…
ODI 10274955
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving various speeds and when driving over bumps in the road, the front end of the vehicle suddenly became extremely unstable, shook, and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13.
ODI 11112452