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2008 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford F-250 has 24 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford F-250

Steering
119
Engine
66
Tires
28
Brakes
24
Electrical
17
Powertrain
16
Suspension
15
Structure
10
Other
10
Speed Control
8
Fuel System
7
Airbags
6
Seat Belts
5
Wheels
4

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 19, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and making a left turn, ...
Sep 25, 2020SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE TO HITCH A TR...
Jun 15, 2019SERVICE BRAKESI HAVE 46000 MILES ON MY TRUCK AND FOUR TIMES MY REAR BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP ON ME. I BOUGHT THE VEHI...
Apr 5, 2018SERVICE BRAKESWHILE IN MOTION, MORE OFTEN ON HOT DAYS, THE BRAKE CALIPERS, IN BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK, LOCK UP AN...
Jul 30, 2016SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT SUNK TO THE FLOOR...
Feb 12, 2016SERVICE BRAKESI WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND ATTEMPTING TO GET OFF AT AN EXIT WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKES THEY GRABBED ...
Sep 10, 2014SERVICE BRAKESWAS TOLD BY DEALER, REAR CALIPER WAS DRAGGING, I REPLACED REAR BRAKES AND IN THE PROCESS NOTICED BOT...
Nov 9, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI WAS ON MY WAY TO THE BUILDING SUPPLY WITH THE TRUCK. I WAS TOWING A SMALL UTILITY TRAILER. AS I A...
Aug 22, 2011SERVICE BRAKESAFTER A 10 MILE TRIP , GOT TO MY HOME AND REAR DRIVER BRAKE WAS SMOKING. I HAD CONTINUALLY COMPLAINE...
Aug 19, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN SMOKE EMITTED FROM TH...
Mar 1, 2011SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES SEIZED. IN ADDITIO...
Dec 10, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICEVERYTIME I GET ON THE BRAKES HARD THE STEERING QUITS, CANNOT STEER 2008 F250, DIESEL, HARD ON BRAKE...
Oct 15, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICTHREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF A 2008 F-250 FORD HEAVY DUTY TRUCK, I NOTICED THE BRAKES SQUEAKING. O...
Aug 1, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F250 SD. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING IN HER DRIVEWAY AND DEPRESSED TH...
Jul 2, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICIN APRIL 2010, MY 2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY'S RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FROZE, CAUSING THE BRAKES T...
Mar 27, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2008 FORD F250 - RIGHT ROTOR ONLY DISINTEGRATING CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER AND RUBBER BOOT...
Mar 12, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI BOUGHT MY TRUCK IN NOVEMBER 2008 BRAND NEW. AT APPROXIMATELY 13000 MILES I HAD MY RIGHT FRONT BRAK...
Dec 11, 2009SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPR...
Oct 12, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCEL...
Feb 12, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, TRACTION CO...

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