2008 Ford E-Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Tires (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2018-03-30 · SSM 47201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or lincoln vehicle. only approved genuine ford accessories or origin
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2016-09-21 · SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate when reading these pids and cannot display quickly enough to
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-11-17 · TSB-11-11-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just functioning on one speed. *pe
Service Brakes, Air:antilock 2011-03-01 · AS-21769 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2009-08-01 · SB-20937 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive, reverse and park and/or during 2-3 upshift. models f super duty; e series; excursion; f53 motorhome chassis and low cab forward. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2009-03-04 · TSB-08-23-8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: vehicles may exhibit fuel in the engine coolant, due to leaks in the cylinder head fuel injector area. symptoms may include fuel in engine coolant and coolant expulsion from the degas bottle. *pe updated 3/20/09. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-06-04 · Tires · 52,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford e250 equipped with hankook rh03 tires, size lt245-75-r16. the contact stated that the front driver side tire experienced tread separation while driving 50 mph. the tire was replaced. the contact also stated that previously, the rear tires was replaced due to tread separation. the manufacturer was made aware of the …”
2011-06-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford econoline. the contact stated that when sitting in idle the brakes don't seem to hold and the rpms increased up to 3500. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that was a normal occurrence. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that there were no recalls. the fai…”
2009-02-16 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,000 mi“the rattle clips on the front brake pads/calipers on ford e 450 series vibrate out of position while vehicle is being driven. we have 12 of these vehicles in a fleet and they are all doing this. *tr…”
2009-01-29 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 19,000 mi“the events leading up to the failure: daily, highway and city driving in normal traffic conditions. vehicle has approximately 19,000 miles. the transmission failed and requires a complete swap for a new transmission. the dealership performing the repair commented that the transmission pan shows wear of a transmission with 90,000 to 100,000 miles i…”
2009-01-05 · Steering · 100 mi“we ordered a new 2008 econoline e-350 xlt and after driving we discerned the steering was very loose; it had an unusual amount of "play"; it floated around the road. it was extremely difficult to control on the highways especially at higher speeds. we brought it back to the dealer and both service manager and general manager took it for a test driv…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.