2008 Ford F-650 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-650 SD years
- Not enough data 8th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford F-650 SD. That ranks 8th out of 18 F-650 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford F-650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 164,890 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford F-650 SD recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 engine. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Ford is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on september 8, 2010. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Risk: This defect could result in a fire.
Fix: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: Ford is recalling 2,811 my 2008-2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Ford is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or ford at 1-800-343-5338 (fleet owners) or 1-866-906-9811 (motor home owners).
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or c9 diesel engines, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning.
Risk: The warning may be experienced by erratic performance and excessive smoke. Both of these conditions may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Ford is working with caterpillar to have the fuel pump replaced free of charge (please see 07e053). Owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-6496 or 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
23-year-old subject was a passenger in a limousine/bus which had been built out by limos by tiffany, inc. She was located near the emergency exit window area. Emergency latch was in closed position and window appeared closed; however, when driver negotiated a left curve, subject made contact with…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-650. The contact was driving 35 mph when he applied the brakes and the pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The vehicle did not respond and the contact had to shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who…
Other Ford F-650 SD years
← 2007 F-650 SD · 2009 F-650 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-650 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 F-650 SD | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 F-650 SD | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 F-650 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 F-650 SD | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 F-650 SD | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 F-650 SD | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 F-650 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 F-650 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-650 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 F-650 SD | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 F-650 SD | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 F-650 SD | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 F-650 SD | 10 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-650 SD?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford F-650 SD?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Ford F-650 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-650 SD model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.