My husband thought he heard on the local Seattle news this morning that Ford was recalling 2008 F250/350s SD for transmission issues. I Googled it and went to KIRO website but nothing was found. Anyone else hear of this? Thanks.

 

Just saw this today. Not yet a recall and not tranny related.


"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into an estimated 340,000 2008 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks after complaints of loss of steering capability. | May 13, 2013 | Ford Motor Company"

 

From Feds Probe 340,000 Ford F-250, F-350 Super Duty Trucks for Steering Problem | Edmunds.com


WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into an estimated 340,000 2008 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks after complaints of loss of steering capability.

Ford is cooperating with federal safety regulators in the probe, said Kelli Felker, a Ford spokeswoman, in response to a query from Edmunds.

The trucks have not been recalled at this point, although such an investigation can sometimes lead to a recall.

"Complainants allege an internal failure of the steering gear box results in a loss of steering capability," said NHTSA in its description of the problem.

Federal safety regulators say they have received five complaints alleging an internal failure of the steering gear box resulting in a complete loss of steering control in 2008 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks.

"One complainant alleges the loss of steering resulted in the vehicle crashing into a parked vehicle," said NHTSA in a posting on its Web site. "A second complaint alleges failure of the steering gear box resulted in a roadway departure at 35 mph."

A preliminary evaluation has been opened to gather information to assess whether the vehicles contain a safety-related defect.

 

Thank-you for your replies. This is interesting as we have a 2008 F250 Superduty. We will see how this plays out. We have a truck camper (Hallmark pop up) so this would be an additional factor with the weight. The previous owner had a towing package installed so brakes, suspension, etc. have been upgraded.

 

I am somewhat puzzled as to why the NHTSA would singe out the 2008 model year. I thought they all used the same steering gear box.

 

More to the point Judy, these 2005-2010 trucks have the 5R110W Torqshift autocratic transmission. They are very strong and durable transmissions, so that is one less thing to worry about.

 

assuming the lady drives an automatic, aren't you...

 

Also curious.

 

Yes, but most have automatics, and an automatic transmission would be more of a subject when concerning recall, in my opinion. Just trying to ease her fears.

 

Invalid links.

 

I would like to hear a recall on all super duty boxes! I need a new box.

 

I'm with snow on this one, only recall the 08 boxes? What about everyone else that has had an issue. Think mine may be going south now too...

 

Actually, it is my husband's truck. We use it for camping and heavy duty hauling. It is an automatic as that is what he wanted. My daily driver is a '99 Taco which I can handle.

 

This has always worried me; whenever my wife drives my trucks...
She likes them, says they handle well, but I worry if the power steering goes somehow, and a flat tire.
Or maybe she hits debris in the road, which causes a spike in steering fluid, ruptures, loses power steering, and meanwhile the tire is flat, tugging the truck off the road.

I know she can handle the truck, but what about without power steering and brakes?

Ther'd be fake nails flying everywhere, and I bet she'd freak out and end up rolling it.

 

My wife loves the SD. Drives it to work 2-3 times a week. Amazing driver, has saved me and our daughter from getting t boned a few times and is excellent at avoiding idiots and accidents.