2008 Ford F-550 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Engine (4) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
23 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (86)
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 86 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-11-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“brought the truck in to ford and they told me that paint lining from the tank may of gone into the fuel lines and system so they suggested that we replace the tank and they also replaced 2 injectors and the wiring harness for the injectors and reset the check engine light drove fine till the check engine light come on then its in limp mode and only…”
2020-09-18 · Power Train · 150,000 mi“transmission down shifts to low gear while driving at high speeds on the interstate.…”
2020-01-10 · Electrical System · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact stated their company owns a 2008 ford f-550 sd. the contact stated the vehicle's heater chord had failed a total 5 times in the past 2 years. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer (roesh ford located at 303 w grand ave bentonville il 60106 phone number: 630-279-6000) who replaced the heater chord a total of three times, however,…”
2018-03-07 · Engine · 33,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550 sd. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. the check engine and engine overheating indicators illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was towed to chapman ford of horsham (1100 easton rd, horsham, pa 19044) where it was diagnos…”
2016-02-29 · Engine · 110,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550 sd. while driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and a "stop safety now" message displayed. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust fuel temperature sensor would need to be…”
2015-04-27 · Engine“we bought this truck and paid over 30k and put down 10k. they never gave us the full report history of the truck... with two to three months the engine went out. we took it to the mechanic and he told us its not worth it. the engine if replaced will go out again. ford had a differentcompany build the engines and all of there engines were bad. i bel…”
2015-04-27 · Engine · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the vehicle started to lose power and the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the engine was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failur…”
2015-01-19 · Power Train · 31,871 mi“the truck has not run properly since it was purchased, and the motor was replaced back in 2013 with mileage of 31,00 due to oil being splattered all over and no power. we had spend over 10,000.00 to fix the defective issues. now almost 2 years to the day the engine has again failed. ford offers no help or explanations as to why this continues to ha…”
2014-02-27 · Unknown Or Other · 74,000 mi“at forty five mile an hour the transmission literally fell apart internally. my f-550 has only pulled a trailer five times and it has a complete tow package. i was not towing anything nor did i have any other weight on the truck when the transmission made a low clunk and stopped functioning. the f-550 has less than 75000 miles on the odometer, a…”
2014-02-13 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 33,100 mi“the right frame rail has completely severed at the right front shock. the left frame rail at the left front shock is 80% cracked. the engine cradle cross member attaches in this area. the entire front end of the truck has dropped two inches. the fan shroud has dropped to the point that the fan has cut a groove in it. this is a cab/chassis. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.