2008 Ford F-350 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (12) · Suspension (10) · Tires (9)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
94 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 (94)
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 94 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-04-05 · Tires · 54,000 mi“tl* 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 rep…”
2019-02-11 · Steering · 125,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. while driving approximately 12 mph, the steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the steering wheel became detached from the steering box. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering box needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. bob b…”
2018-07-25 · Suspension · 128,000 mi“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 wa…”
2018-01-24 · Power Train · 212,425 mi“tl* 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 veh…”
2017-11-30 · Engine · 119,000 mi“engine did not kick out of regin causeing over heat…”
2017-05-13 · Steering · 52,500 mi“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.…”
2017-03-29 · Wheels · 75,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 nit…”
2017-03-09 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a random death wobble associated with the steering and suspension. a dealer performed extensive repairs, but the condition continued. the dealer and the manufacturer failed to provide a remedy. the vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to a strong vibrat…”
2016-11-26 · Power Train · 95,000 mi“i noticed a plum of white smoke out the tail pipe. that indicated steam, water in the system to me. all the gauges were normal and i stopped the vehicle and checked the fluid levels. no obvious problem. i called my local ford dealership and they could not get it in for 36 hours. i drove it .4 miles home and parked it. at the appointed time i …”
2016-09-12 · Tires:tread/Belt · 91,335 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd equipped with bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires, size: 275/70r18. while driving approximately 50 mph, the tire tread detached from the front driver side tire. vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the tread separated from the tire. the vehicle was not repaired. the manu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.