2008 Ford F Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Super Duty years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford F Super Duty. That ranks 5th out of 12 F Super Duty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (10 complaints, 32%), typically at around 112,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford F Super Duty 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 | 10 | 32% | 112,100 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 26% | 72,239 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 16% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 13% | 53,577 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 10% | 29,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | 58,031 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 6% | 72,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 70,781 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 81,301 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford F Super Duty recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Ford F Super Duty.
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.
My f250 when i was exiting foot on brake to slow down the steering wheel locked up and almost went off the road this is not the first time it has happened everytime i hit the brake and try to turn the wheel locks
I purchased used in 2012 and it's always been very difficult to steer with a very wide turning radius. I've driven other fords at a local auction house same year/model that steer fine and turn tighter. I believe there is a defect in mine that's diminishing its safety and usability.
2008 ford f450 6.4l turbo diesel problems my wife truck broke down on her with 137000 miles on it coming back from south carolina in july 2016. Mechanics found metal shaving in the oil filter housing. Long story short, had to have the long block replaced on the truck. 15,000 dollars to fix this…
The oem radiator leaks from join between plastic and aluminum
I was traveling down a two lane road in my 2008 f250 pickup (diesel) on 26 jan 2016 about 35 mph, and came upon a stop sign. I released the gas pedal and started braking. The engine started accelerating, even though i was applying the brakes. The vehicle was in four wheel drive (high), so all four…
Other Ford F Super Duty years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 F Super Duty | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 F Super Duty | 32 | 1 |
| 2000 F Super Duty | 63 | 3 |
| 1999 F Super Duty | 93 | 3 |
| 1998 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 F Super Duty | 24 | 3 |
| 1996 F Super Duty | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 F Super Duty | 12 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F Super Duty?
Owners most often report steering, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford F Super Duty?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Ford F Super Duty a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Super Duty 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.