2008 Ford F-250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (56) · Suspension (27) · Engine (17)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
161 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Tires:tread/Belt 2011-03-15 · campaign 11T002000 · 390,657 vehicles
Defect: CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEVEN WEAR, VIBRATION, OR PARTICULARLY UNDER CONDITIONS OF OVERLOADING OR UNDER INFLATION IN HIGH AMBIENT
Risk: SEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2168.
Service bulletins (12)
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.
Steering 2016-01-12 · PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. after extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steer
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-01-08 · TSB-13-12-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward, 2008-2010 f-250, f-350, 2008-2011 e-350, e-450, f-450, f-550, 2011 f-53 motorhome chassis, f-50 commercia
Tires 2011-04-14 · CSP-11B24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some continental tires might have uneven wear, vibration, or the possible tread detachment. 2008-2009 f250/f350. *rm updated 8/3/11. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-04-01 · TSB-11-4-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. the fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early. *rm
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:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2010-09-23 · CSP-10M05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. catalyst y pipe warranty extension.. in some of the affected vehicles, certain vehicle operating conditions can cause the catalyst substrate to crack or melt. this can cause symptoms including but not limited to audible noise from
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Engine“a very well taken care of engine has now produced a knocking diesel sound like so many other that are seen out there now at 93k mine is on the way out and unnessarly needs way tomuch work that exceedes the value of the vehicle this has been noted by thousands on line with the same issue with less milage and is so bad it is no worth fixing from what…”
2026-09-23 · Fuel System, Diesel · 175,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine. while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic fuel system failure. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the technicians diagnosed the issue as gasoline contamination in the diesel fuel, which destroyed the high-pressure fuel pum…”
2026-02-08 · Structure:body“all the fiberglass bkack trim and the gray door panels and the middle armrest are causing skin irritation to any person that come in touch with them. i havee owned this truck for so many years, the problem started about 4 years ago, since i only use it for towing the camper i have ignored the issue for sure this very inconvenient to sell a vehicle …”
2025-12-26 · Unknown Or Other“what: 2008 backup camera failure just like the 1.46 million in newer models. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? see details for current recall, copy/paste. has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? no, but am happy to let them. has the vehicle or component been inspected by the man…”
2025-11-12 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 182,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2008 ford f-250. the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was an independent dealer sale. at the time of the purchase, the mileage was 88,000. it was later discovered, after checking the carfax report, that the mileage was 182,000.…”
2025-07-14 · Tires“cooper discoverer at3 tires lt275/70r18 d1 i purchased these tires on 11/08/2019. my truck had 166,736 miles it now has around 202,000. i experienced a blow out where the total tread separated from the rear driver side side walls. the tread separated piece was in one piece. as if a re-tread tire. it caused extensive damage to my rear quarter pane…”
2025-06-23 · Engine · 185,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving uphill at approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot before the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was then allowed to cool down, and water was …”
2024-12-05 · Structure · 130,000 mi“ the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bump in the roadway, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. the contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware that the rubber body mounts were deteriorating and detaching from the frame of the vehicle. the vehicl…”
2024-11-14 · Engine · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the bottom of the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the engine block of the vehicle had fractured. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was …”
2024-10-15 · Fuel System, Diesel · 307,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. the contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. after a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed the oil dipstick indicated that th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.