Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Ford F-250 has 66 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
66
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250 The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noti... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving uphill at approximately 40... |
| Oct 15, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the cabin... |
| Oct 16, 2019 | ENGINE | I PURCHASED MY 2008 FORD F250 IN 2015 FROM A DEALERSHIP IN BURKBURNETT, TX. THE TRUCK STARTED LOOSIN... |
| Aug 25, 2019 | ENGINE | THE RADIATOR IS SEPARATING AT THE SEAL AT THE EDGE. WE ARE LOSING APPROX 1 GALLON OF ANTIFREEZE A DA... |
| Jan 31, 2019 | ENGINE | EXCESSIVE BLOWBY POLLUTING ENGINE. #8 AND #6 CYLINDERS, RINGS HEAVILY WORN OR DAMAGED DUE TO DIESEL ... |
| Aug 20, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE EXHAUST. T... |
| Mar 16, 2018 | ENGINE | EXHAUST MANIFOLDS LEAK. FORD USES ALUMINA HEADS WITH STEEL MANIFOLD BOLTS AND CAST IRON EXHAUST MANI... |
| Oct 26, 2016 | ENGINE | TOTAL DAMAGE IN THE ENGINE, DEALER SALE WITH THIS PROBLEM |
| Sep 7, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE ... |
| Feb 21, 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, T... |
| Sep 12, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS WERE RUST... |
| Dec 26, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACC... |
| Aug 15, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIRE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. ... |
| Feb 1, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS H... |
| Jan 16, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS MY 08 FORD F250 6.4 HAS HAD EXCESSIVE BLUISH WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHIL... |
| Dec 3, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE. HAD THE AIR CHARGE COOLER REPLAC... |
| Dec 3, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CPSC# I1310184A. 2008 FORD F-250. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING... |
| Nov 21, 2012 | ENGINE | EXHAUST LEAK FROM BEHIND THE TURBO. EXHAUST ENTERS THE INSIDE OF THE CAB. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBL... |
| Oct 15, 2012 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING ENGINE POWER FAILED AND LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD. UPON BEING SERVICED, ROCKER AR... |