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2008 Ford F Super Duty Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford F Super Duty, most often about the engine (36% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 4th of 7 F Super Duty model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2008 Ford F Super Duty problems
Engine
11 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
During the course of driving down the road the engine shut off and the truck lost all power. Required steering off the highway and stopping with the loss of all power steering and brake assist. In traffic. Truck would not restart once was pulled off onto side of highway. If truck had been towing down a steep grade it…
My truck began cutting off on me while I was driving every now and then. Now it is doing it more and more. I had no idea what it was, so a couple of times I thought it might have been bad gas so I changed gas and starting using amoco gas and put fuel injector cleaner in my gas tank. That did not fix the problem. Now I…
Steering
10 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 112,000 miles.
While travelling on a straight, slightly downhill, dry section of highway at a speed of approximately 40 miles per hour, an exaggerated shaking began on the passenger side front tire of the vehicle. This quickly became an almost uncontrollable bouncing of the truck. It became increasingly violent in jumping to the…
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.
Electrical
5 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.
Own a 2008 Ford f250 super duty, with 5.4l engine. Attempted to change spark plugs, 2 plugs broke off in engine block. Called local Ford dealer, was informed plugs breaking off in head is a common problem. Truck towed to dealer, where Ford technician attempted to extract broken plugs. End of 1 broken plug dropped into…
During the course of driving down the road the engine shut off and the truck lost all power. Required steering off the highway and stopping with the loss of all power steering and brake assist. In traffic. Truck would not restart once was pulled off onto side of highway. If truck had been towing down a steep grade it…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 13%The fuel tank lining is failing so we took the truck into the dealership. The corroding fuel tank liner has gummed up our fuel filter. While at the shop looking at this the dealership mechanic quickly pointed out that our radiator has a leak. He mentioned that it was a common problem and not covered by warranty. After…
Accelerated on road up to approximately 50 MPH when the vehicle suddenly shut off. Was extremely difficult to get off to the side of the highway. Vehicle issue turned out to be a wire shorting out on the high pressure fuel pump. Issue known by Ford which issued tsb 07-26-2. Affects all f250/f1350/f450/f550 created in…
Brakes
4 complaints · 13%While approaching a light, the brake system failed entirely. I pulled over and noticed oil leaking from the passenger side caliper. I brought the vehicle home to determine what the issue was as now this is the second time this has happened. The previous incident was with the front caliper cracking which Ford in…
Front brakes over heated saw, smoke on left front , stopped to find both front calipers were hanging up. Replace both calipers and brake fluid.
Suspension
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: front.
I have a 2008 Ford f250 and everytime I hit a bump the front end shakes real bad . I took it to the dealer many of times they said nothing was wrong .they just told me my air pressure was low. I even change the tires and it still dose it. Help please thank you
On several occasions, while traveling at speeds between 60 and 70 MPH on highways with potholes, I hit the potholes and immediately felt a violent shaking or shimmy in the front wheels. The shimmy occurs in which ever tire hits the hole and will stop as soon as I reduce speed to about 40 MPH. There is no evidence of…
Transmission
3 complaints · 10%The fuel tank lining is failing so we took the truck into the dealership. The corroding fuel tank liner has gummed up our fuel filter. While at the shop looking at this the dealership mechanic quickly pointed out that our radiator has a leak. He mentioned that it was a common problem and not covered by warranty. After…
Throttle stuck in excel mode and excessive white smoke from tail pipe. Ford stated to look deeper into engine and stated they can not fine problem to vehicle. Instructed to buy new engine. This diesel engine should not had gone bad with 30, 000 miles on it. Was told this happens that 1% of the time although by the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Ford F Super Duty recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Alleged loss of steering
Summary
The office of defectsinvestigation (odi) opened pe13-014 after identifying five complaints alleging steering gear failure in model year (my) 2008 ford f-250 and f-350 super duty pick-up trucks and to evaluate the relationship between the design history of the steering gear assembly and the alleged defect.as background, odi investigated steering gear sector shaft fractures in approximately 1.3 million my 1999 - 2001 ford super duty pick-up trucks and my 2000 - 2001 ford excursion sport utility vehicles in engineering analysis ea01-009.the investigation determined that the sector shaft failures were the result of extraordinary, possibly multiple, impacts and not the result of fatigue.no defect
Questions about the 2008 Ford F Super Duty
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F Super Duty?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (11 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); steering (10 complaints, typically around 112,000 miles); electrical (5 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F Super Duty have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Ford F Super Duty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Ford F Super Duty?
- It is 4th of 7 F Super Duty model years by number of complaints, with 31 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.