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2008 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford F-350 has 68 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford F-350

Steering
72
Engine
68
Brakes
17
Tires
14
Fuel System
11
Suspension
10
Powertrain
10
Wheels
7
Electrical
6
Other
4
Speed Control
4
Structure
3

68

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 30, 2025ENGINEI have had multiple incidents of my truck shutting off completely while driving. The latest inciden...
Apr 5, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle died while driving on the freeway. Towed to the local Ford who did a diagnostic and test the...
Apr 1, 2021ENGINEWE WERE HAULING A LOAD OF LOGS ABOUT AN HOUR AWAY EVERYTHING WAS FINE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE TRU...
May 11, 2019ENGINEHAD THE TRUCK OVER HEAT MULTIPLE TIMES. HAD TO CHANGE THE COOLANT AND ALSO THE RADIATOR ON LONG WITH...
Nov 1, 2017ENGINEENGINE DID NOT KICK OUT OF REGIN CAUSEING OVER HEAT
Jul 10, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTRUCK WAS TAKEN TO FORD DEALER AND DIAGNOSED WITH LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP...
Jul 3, 2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DETACHED FROM T...
Apr 1, 2017ENGINEUPON RETURNING FROM A SHORT DRIVE I NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND...HAD TRUCK TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER...
Jan 20, 2016ENGINEI HAVE A 2008 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY ,, AND THERE ARE MANY KNOWN PROBLEMS ON THIS TRUCK THAT FORD IS...
Sep 30, 2014ENGINEEXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR WILL CAUSE A CRASH THAT MAY END UP KILLING SOMEONE. THIS IS WHAT FAILED O...
Sep 30, 2014ENGINEI HAVE SUBMITTED MY REQUEST FOR A RECALL TO BE ISSUED ON ALL 2008 FORD F350SD FOR THE EXHAUST TEMPER...
Sep 30, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, MY WIFE WAS ON HER WAY TO COLUMBUS, OHIO IN HER 2008 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY TUR...
May 30, 2014ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSHORTLY AFTER THE TRUCK IS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE A CONSTANT PLUME OF WHITE SMOKE CONTINUOUSLY ...
Mar 21, 2014ENGINERADIATOR LEAKING FROM BOTH TANKS REPLACED BY/ON SERVICE DATE: 11/08/2010 DEALER OR LOCATION:RAY SKI...
Feb 12, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD SCREWS BECAME FRACTURED ...
Jan 4, 2014ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40MP WHEN THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED AND LOST POWER. THIS HAPPENED ON 2 M...
Dec 1, 2013ENGINEWHILE IN TOW/HAUL MODE TOWING 40' 5TH WHEEL, ENGINE OVERHEATED QUICKLY WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF POW...
Aug 23, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINECUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 08B06 WAS ISSUED BY FORD IN DECEMBER 2008. THIS NOTICE EXPIRED IN JUN...
Aug 23, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEFAILURE OF FLEXIBLE JOINT IN THE EXHAUST UP-PIPE CREATES A FATAL SAFETY HAZARD FOR ALL OCCUPANTS OF ...
Apr 15, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST FUMES EMITTED INSIDE OF T...

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