Steering Is Tight problems of the 2008 Ford F-150

Two problems related to steering is tight have been reported for the 2008 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2008 F-150.

1 Steering Is Tight problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2014

Seering is tight and hard to steer especially while driving around curves and when turning the steering is tight and then loosens up and jerks suddenly . Found the steerind column knuclkles scoooded and no way to lubricate.

2 Steering Is Tight problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2013

The truck steering column was hard to turn. Clunking and sticking points were noted during turning. Found lower steering shaft u-joint in engine compartment seized. This coincides with latest Ford recall for 2005 - 2011 Ford cars. This was diagnosed as "frozen" by Ford and replaced on 06/17/13. This recall should be expanded to include Ford F-150 series trucks. The repair cost $460. 00. I thought this should have not happen being only 5 years old. Another issue with truck was a split in the radiator (main core. ) while driving , my family noticed the smell of glycol. The radiator was leaking (streaming)in the middle of radiator core. Ford replaced the radiator at a cost of $820. 83 on 08/05/13. There was no impact damage to radiator. It was diagnosed as leaking.


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