2008 Ford F-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 years
- More complaints than other years 8th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford F-250. That ranks 8th out of 24 F-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (80 complaints, 41%), typically at around 77,300 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 196owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford F-250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 80 | 41% | 77,300 | “gear box” (19%) | — |
| Suspension | 35 | 18% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 16 | 8% | 29,750 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 8% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 7% | 50,524 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6% | 90,439 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 6% | 83,348 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 4% | 247,542 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 4% | 13,697 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 84,877 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1% | 241,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 172,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 10,120 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford F-250 recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.
Risk: Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Seats
Problem: Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.
Risk: This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.
Risk: Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.
Risk: Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Alleged Loss of Steering (PE13014) — opened May 7, 2013, closed Jan 31, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250 equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic fuel system failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the technicians diagnosed the issue as gasoline contamination in the…
All the fiberglass Bkack trim and the Gray door panels and the middle armrest are causing skin irritation to any person that come in touch with them. I havee owned this Truck for so many years, the problem started about 4 years ago, since I only use it for towing the camper I have ignored the issue…
What: 2008 Backup camera failure just like the 1.46 million in newer models. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? See details for current recall, copy/paste. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, but am happy to let them. Has…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 88,000. It was later discovered, after checking the Carfax report, that…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires LT275/70R18 D1 I purchased these tires on 11/08/2019. My truck had 166,736 miles it now has around 202,000. I experienced a blow out where the total tread separated from the rear driver side side walls. The tread separated piece was in one piece. As if a re-tread tire…
Other Ford F-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-250 | 142 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 | 95 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 | 266 | 1 |
| 2011 F-250 | 248 | 2 |
| 2010 F-250 | 73 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 | 196 | 7 |
| 2007 F-250 | 60 | 4 |
| 2006 F-250 | 221 | 4 |
| 2005 F-250 | 144 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 | 154 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 | 116 | 2 |
| 2002 F-250 | 156 | 2 |
| 2001 F-250 | 220 | 4 |
| 2000 F-250 | 326 | 5 |
| 1999 F-250 | 581 | 14 |
| 1998 F-250 | 56 | 6 |
| 1997 F-250 | 304 | 10 |
| 1996 F-250 | 176 | 4 |
| 1995 F-250 | 184 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-250?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 80 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford F-250?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Ford F-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 model years, the 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.