There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Ford F-350 SD, but owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Ford F-350 SD problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 26 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | |
| Suspension | 13 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Tires | 11 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 8 | |
| Wheels | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 7
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
- Suspension › Front — 2
- Structure › Body — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Ford F-350 SD complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 54,000 miles · reported Apr 5, 2021
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 pulled over to the side of the roadway. The tire was replaced with the spare tire. The contact stated that it was the second time the failure occurred. The first time, the front passenger side tire went flat while the contact was driving at an undisclosed speed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
Steering · at 128,000 miles · reported Jul 25, 2018
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 wobble returns. The fact that this can occur without warning, at high speeds, by driving over a very small bump in the road, makes this an extraordinarily dangerous problem. I don't think I can adequately describe the extreme nature of the death wobble. The front-end of the truck is bouncing left and…
Power Train · at 212,425 miles · reported Jan 24, 2018
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 that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 212,425. The VIN was not available.
Steering · at 52,500 miles · reported May 13, 2017
Steering gearbox failed. Steering felt very loose, pulled into parking lot. Steering would turn right but would not turn to the left.could hear a crunching or popping noise when attempting top turn left. Had vehicle towed to local repair shop that found the steering gearbox failed internally.
Wheels · at 75,000 miles · reported Mar 29, 2017
Nitto dura grappler 245/75r/17 front left tire blew causing vehicle to crash into guard railing on interstate. The vehicle was driving on I-75 sb near mm 181 approximately 72 MPH. I was not made aware of the recall. On march 6,2015 I had another tire blow and I filed a nitto claim number 804190 (Through the tire dealership). I received from nitto the same tire in exchange. Even thought this type of tire was recalled on safercar.gov on november 4, 2015. Why was it replaced by nitto with another defective tire??? Now my vehicle is totaled!
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Ford F-350 SD as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners report steering problems most often (26 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (23). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.