2008 Ford F-250 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (31) · Tires (11) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (7)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
127 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2020-12-09 · campaign 20E090000 · 102 vehicles
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Service bulletins (84)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Equipment 2021-01-27 · SSM 49495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2021 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Suspension 2020-01-29 · SSM 48494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2020 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Electrical System 2019-09-02 · SSM 48157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2002-2008 f-super duty, f-150 and mark lt vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the vsm. the programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. to ensure the vsm is conf
Showing the 6 most recent of 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-08-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling“have had numerous problems with the cooling system on this vehicle. had the air charge cooler replaced under warranty at around 70,000 miles. the radiator was leaking as well but dealer refused to replace it and wanted 1400.00 to replace. was losing coolant at a rate of about 1 gallon a week going thru the air charge cooler and out the exhaust. at …”
2019-07-31 · Tires“we own a 2008 ford f-250 super duty truck with bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires. on or about 7/5/15, the passenger side rear tire developed tread failure as a portion of the tire tread began peeling off while travelling on i-75. a spare tire was put on and the tire was replaced and a warranty claim was submitted as it was still under tread war…”
2019-02-13 · Unknown Or Other“some times the first gear light will come on during driving no one seems to know why…”
2019-02-05 · Suspension · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. within less than a year of owning the vehicle, the vehicle shimmied and experienced a death wobble. the dealer (ray's ford, inc., 385 by pass rd, brandenburg, ky 40108, (270) 422-4901) was notified of the failure and indicated that an appointment may need to be scheduled. it had not been determined if the…”
2018-06-08 · Power Train · 52,500 mi“at approximately 3 pm on saturday, june 2, 2018, my 2008 f-250 sd 4wd truck experienced an abrupt catastrophic failure of the transfer case. the incident occurred on a busy interstate corridor while i was traveling at approximately 70 mph while in 2wd mode. immediately prior to the incident, a dull rumble could be heard, which rapidly amplified to …”
2018-03-27 · Suspension · 141,000 mi“i experienced "death wobble" 3 times in two weeks after hitting a bump on the interstate traveling approximately 60 - 65 mph each time. the vehicle shook uncontrollably until i slowed down to 40 mph or below. the vehicle was moving forward in a straight line when the problem occurred.…”
2017-08-01 · Steering · 170,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. while driving 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the steering seized. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (summers automotive) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the power steering needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa cam…”
2017-03-25 · Unknown Or Other · 150,000 mi“when shifting the truck from park to drive the truck randomly went full throttle. this is not the first time this has happen. in another case it also has went full throttle when my foot was on the brake and shifting into park.…”
2017-02-14 · Steering · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated that the steering wheel locked several times and the brakes had to be applied each time while making a turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. the dealer replaced the power steering fluid and brake fluid, but were also …”
2016-09-07 · Engine · 125,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. while driving, the engine failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to a crack in the number eight cylinder wall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufactuer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.