2008 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- About as many complaints as other years 16th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 16th out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (25 complaints, 25%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 101owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford F-350 SD 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 | 25 | 25% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 21% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 13 | 13% | 34,900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 11% | 27,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 11% | 37,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 10% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 8 | 8% | 34,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 8% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 6% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 5% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 61,200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 74,793 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 15,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 27,999 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford F-350 SD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Ford F-350 SD.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford f-350 sd, equipped with michelin tires, tire line: ltx ms/2, tire size: 245/75/r17, dot number: b74345 (partial). The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the front driver's side tire went flat and the steering ceased. The contact depressed the brake pedal and…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING BOX NEEDED…
The 2008, as well as other years of the ford f-350 are known to have a problem with a front-end shimmy or "death wobble". I have had several thousand dollars of work done to my f-350 in order to resolve the death wobble problem. The repairs work for a time and then, without warning, the death…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle went into limp mode. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…
Engine did not kick out of regin causeing over heat
Other Ford F-350 SD years
← 2007 F-350 SD · 2009 F-350 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 44 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 202 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 F-350 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford F-350 SD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Ford F-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.