2008 Ford F-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (34) · Engine And Engine Cooling (14) · Suspension (13)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
117 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 (17)
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
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2011-05-04 · 08B03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. demonstration/delivery hol customer satisfaction program 08b03. certain 2008 model f-350, 4x4, 10,001 lbs and over gvw, 156 wheel base vehicles equipped with a two-piece drive shaft, fuel tank stopper bracket installation. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2011-04-19 · TSB-11-4-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some ford super duty trucks may exhibit a lack of power with a diagnostic trouble code at full operating temperature during acceleration. *rm
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
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-17 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“items in my bed and liner caught on fire. engine regeneration for emissions got so hot melted all of the bed liner and caught a new large tv on fire. ford has a glue on heat shield under bed which fell off. exhaust gets so hot it caught on fire. they should have put a metal fixed plate or something fixed no a cheap glue on piece of foil. i inspecte…”
2026-01-13 · Engine“i have had multiple incidents of my truck shutting off completely while driving. the latest incident resulted in a "catastrophic engine failure". in the latest incident occurring in april 2025, i was driving on [xxx] . [xxx] is a two-lane highway with no divider, navigating through mountainous terrain. i was driving up a hilly area when my tru…”
2025-05-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle died while driving on the freeway. towed to the local ford who did a diagnostic and test they found that the engine is completely done with as there was an engine oil overfill, and it filled the cac system and melted cylinder eight piston. they’re saying that they will need to replace the entire engine and hp fuel pump in order to repair an…”
2025-03-01 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“items inside bed caught on fire due to exhaust cleaning system getting so hot to burn off pollution in dpf pipe. dangerous truck to drive contacted ford. no one contacted me. other ford diesels caught on fire due to this. i’m retired military and don’t have money to buy 50k trucks. only 80k on truck. …”
2023-07-20 · Suspension“death wobble. first experience was september 2019…”
2023-05-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the contact stated that on several occasions while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact noticed a burning odor throughout the vehicle. the contact stated that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side wheels inadvertently locked without warning then released. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehic…”
2023-02-13 · Steering“steering went out , wouldn’t return to center …”
2021-10-23 · Steering“power steering pump replaced with new unit. major steering issues. will not turn at some points. almost caused 3 accidents on 10/22/2021. have had front end and power steering pump replaced. …”
2021-05-30 · Steering“death wobble and learned about class action after i had front end repaired with complete overhaul ball joints etc in january 2018 ($2100 plus dollars) by my mechanic. may 16, 2021 experienced 3 incidents of death wobble in oklahoma city enroute totulsa, oklahoma. see my mechanic on june 1, 2021. …”
2021-05-13 · Steering · 200,000 mi“on interstate passing in left lane hit a rough patch trucks starts shaking so bad i thought it was going to flip. could not get to shoulder so had to go in the mediam it was not a flat spot it was a hill so i went straight and not at an angle if i had i would of flipped. this is not the first time. ifrist time i had approx $3000.00 of front in wor…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.